The center of a tree or shrub stem (from roots to trunk, branches, and twigs) is woody, composed of xylem cells that conduct water from the roots to the upper parts of the tree. That woody section is ...

It’s the sap oozing from cankers or wounds on trees. The biotic cause of peach fungus gummosis (PFG) is Botryosphaeria dothidea, which infests the tree through its natural lenticels. Injuries – such ...

“This apple is a real 'game changer' thanks to its unique characteristics: its red skin with white lenticels reminiscent of a starry sky, its incredibly fine and crisp flesh, and its perfectly ...

The best potato varieties are tasty and high yielding. The rigorous Which? trials reveal the best ones, plus tips for how to ...

In Japan, while cherry blossoms often capture the most attention, there's another equally stunning pink flower: the plum blossom. The emergence of plum blossoms marks one of the earliest and most ...

"Its young bark ranges from yellowish brown to orangish brown, with scattered large white lenticels," says Rose. "Older bark is brown and ridged with an occasional glimpse of orange inner bark." ...