Trees

Perfect Storms Topple Trees, Altering Island's Landscape

Nearly two months after a string of northeasters battered the Island, environmental groups are still cleaning up thousands of downed trees.

Juniper Berries: Not Just for the Birds

Eastern red cedar is a familiar Island tree.

Lights Are Grand, But Give the Trees a Hand

When it comes to Christmas trees, Oak Bluffs landscaper Mark Crossland might be the Martha’s Vineyard champion of good cheer. Each year he and his employees create a handsome light display in Ocean Park.

Pedigreed Pagoda Tree Gets New Home in Edgartown

A historic pagoda tree will soon find a new home on South Summer street in Edgartown.

Finding Hope in Horse Chestnut Trees

“How could you not be hopeful if you’ve got a tree around?”

Bursting Cherry Blossoms of Spring

This spring’s cherry blossom show was truly epic, perhaps even chaotic for many hearts.

Beauty and the Beech

While this has been a winter of discontent for many of us, the leaves of the beech tree have calmly endured.

Science Behind Autumn's Palette

Adding to the wonder of October is the changing foliage. Leaves have begun to show their true fall colors

Sitting Pretty with the King of Vineyard's White Oaks

A big white oak tree on North Road, considered a “wolf tree,” is the king of white oaks on the Vineyard.

Wasps to Fungi; The Gall of It All

It may take some gall to defend some of summer’s ugliest harbingers, but hear me out.

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