Japanese yew is an evergreen suitable for much of Idaho’s climate, which makes it attractive for landscaping. Unfortunately, it’s also deadly.

March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early and here are important tips and rules ...

Q: I discovered a dead branch on my Japanese maple. Does it need to be removed, and if so, when and how? A: Yes, dead wood should be removed once it’s discovered, as it might harbor pests or ...

Q: I discovered a dead branch on my Japanese maple. Does it need to be removed, and if so, when and how? A: Yes, dead wood should be removed once it’s discovered, as it might harbor pests or ...

On Feb. 3, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game reported two elk calves had dropped dead in the Warm Springs part of Ketchum, Idaho. They join 19 other elk from Mapleton, Utah as the latest victims ...

The green-thumbed gardeners at Moana Nursery gave some advice for those pruning Japanese maples: "An essential rule is to cut back to a branch or bud that is pointed in the direction you want your ...

As they suck the sap of the Japanese yews (Podocarpus macrophyllus) they excrete a sugary liquid called honeydew. That is the clear sticky material you see. A black fungus called sooty mold grows ...

Japanese maple seems to be one of the most beloved tree species in and around Napa. That is probably why I have seen so many and become familiar with the range of pests and diseases they may have ...