Common name: Red Tip mountain plum pine Latin name: Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip' Plant type: dwarf conifer USDA Hardiness ...

The conifer was the most effective out of 13 tree species in a laboratory-based sound absorption test. The researchers say the findings can help urban planners use trees for noise control.

Conifers bring structure and year-round interest to a garden. Cuttings can be taken from late summer to the end of autumn, but it's a slow process and can take almost a year for shoots to make ...