Delicate leaves and glowing autumn colour make the Japanese Maple a worldwide favourite when it comes to fast-growing trees for our backyards. They suit cooler climates, ideally with rich, ...

The rubber tree, or Hevea brasiliensis, belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and is characterized by its tall stature, smooth grayish bark, and broad, glossy leaves. These trees can reach heights of 30 ...

Most photosynthesis happens in the leaves, since they receive maximum sunlight, but it can also occur in stems, flowers and even tree bark. Genetic testing shows that chloroplasts aren’t your typical ...

The world’s largest tree has been rigorously dated for the first time, confirming it is at least 16,000 years old. Named Pando, the tree is a quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) with around ...

The researchers collected samples of roots, bark, leaves and branches from across the Pando clone, as well as from other, unrelated quaking aspen trees for comparison. They extracted DNA from the ...

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio, a key valuation measure, is calculated by dividing the stock's most recent closing price by the sum of the diluted earnings per share from continuing operations ...