Steve Nix is a natural resources consultant and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters. A rapidly-growing evergreen when young, ...

“Cypress” is a name or nickname bestowed on a variety of species of trees. Technically, the term refers to coniferous trees in the cypress family Cupressaceae. In that group, there are true cypress ...

As expected, many Middle Georgia trees are experiencing problems this spring. These trees were already weakened when faced with the drought last fall. Problems are prevalent in Southern magnolias, ...

When you’re looking for a tall, long-lived evergreen tree for your landscape, why not consider a cypress species? Cypress trees are often drought-tolerant, and their fast-growing, dense habit makes ...

This winter was difficult for many plants, but Leyland cypress were the hardest hit. These trees are experiencing everything from browning tips to complete dieback. Leyland cypress can’t handle ...

Leyland cypress are susceptible to die-back when they are planted too close together. The dense foliage restricts air circulation, so foliage doesn’t dry quickly. Then you have fungal pathogens move ...

Question: I lost all 12 of my Leyland cypress trees to seiridium canker. I was told by an arborist that the disease spread via the ground, and that there wasn't anything I could have done to prevent ...

My Leyland cypress hedge has Seiridium unicorne canker fungus. The photo you see is one of many Leylands in my yard. I often regret my decision to plant the species but I also wish I had reviewed this ...