How trees fare under drought depends heavily on their past experiences. In some cases, adversity breeds resilience: Spruce trees that experience long-term droughts are more resistant to future ...

A study has identified genes involved in development of stone cells -- rigid cells that can block a nibbling insect from eating budding branches of the Sitka spruce evergreen tree. The insect's attack ...

The Oregon Department of Forestry is assessing damage done by the spruce aphid insect along the Oregon Coast after an outbreak in Yachats was discovered earlier in 2025. According to ODF, the spruce ...

If you live in a relatively dry climate or want to develop an easy-to-maintain landscape, consider shrubs that are highly tolerant to drought. Some of the hardiest shrubs are those that can take ...

The dwarf Alberta spruce is an evergreen conifer with a classic pyramidal Christmas tree shape. This spruce tree variety is related to trees that grow 100 feet or taller. The most popular landscape ...