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Q: Is it common for the chitalpa tree to partially defoliate in the summer? What would be the optimum amount of water for 15-foot chitalpa tree growing in Kingman, Arizona? A: Chitalpa, like some ...

Have you ever noticed that when you cut down a tree — or a tree dies suddenly — the dead leaves stay on the tree for a long time? The leaves go from green to brown, but stay on the dead tree branches.

If you walk much in the Seattle area, you may notice an occasional sweet smell this time of year. Some say it’s like cotton candy or caramel. This fragrant aroma comes from the fallen leaves of ...

The glorious show of autumn color is transitioning to the familiar browns and barren trees that will continue through winter. Two Purdue experts recently offered advice on what to do with fallen ...

Q: My evergreen oak tree is more than 20 years old. Some of the leaves are turning yellow and dropping. While there is some new growth, it is not as vigorous as prior years. The tree is on drip ...