are quietly enjoying life beneath the rain of pine needles. It’s another warm, sunny summer day, ideal for tree growth. Just south of the Waiotapu pub, on the Rotorua-to-Taupo highway, I head into one ...

In shade, ponderosa pine grows at half the rate of associated species including Douglas ... Competition from other plants, including neighboring trees and shrubs can reduce diameter growth markedly, ...

Pine needle rust discolors needles and slows tree growth of young pines with 2 or 3 needles per bundle. The pine needle rust fungus needs two different host plants to complete its life cycle. One ...

At that time, scientists observed that Scots pine trees that had stood for around ... has passed and continue to influence the tree’s growth and ability to tolerate stress for many years.

Maritime pine trees (Pinus pinaster) grow in countries on the Mediterranean Sea. Its bark may be helpful for asthma and improved leg circulation. Maritime pine contains chemicals that might ...

2. Choosing the Right Bonsai Pot Selecting the right pot is an essential step in growing a Pine bonsai tree. The pot should be shallow, with a depth of no more than two-thirds the height of the ...