Purdue University

ID That Tree: Invasive Autumn Olive

Welcome to “ID That Tree.” In this edition, Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee introduces us to an autumn olive shrub found across Indiana. This dense shrub requires extensive control and ...
Los Angeles Times

Tree of the Week: An (almost) evergreen ash from the olive family? It’s a shamel

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Dozens of different species of ash trees grow around the world, all part ...
Newsweek

Ancient Tree in Turkey Is 3,000 Years Old and Was Planted in Roman Burial Site, Scientists Say

An ancient olive tree in Turkey has been found to be 3,000 years old. Researchers also say the tree—named "Ata Ağaç" ("Elder Tree" in English)—was planted at what was once a Roman burial site. The ...
Los Angeles Times

If you walk around the reservoir, you know this house. See inside the modern remodel

Under the canopy of the enormous olive tree that shades his home, Daniel Gerwin’s 11-year-old son ascends the tree’s gnarled trunk like an expert climber while his brother, 7, reads a book a few feet ...