The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie ...

Ortiz’s newest exhibition, “Llevame Pa’l Monte,” displays landscapes from her home in Puerto Rico and is a way for her to ...

Leonardo da Vinci’s sketch of a tree illustrates the principle that combined thickness is preserved at different stages of ramification.

The scale invariance in branch diameter dictates how much smaller a limb should be as it branches and how much investment a tree makes in a few thick branches versus many thin ones. Trees have evolved ...

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves of this tree form a dense canopy, making it a good choice for shade in large ...

Artist David Hockney used to cruise Los Angeles in his Mercedes. From the Chateau Marmont to Gemini G.E.L., we recreate his ...

The first major U.S. exhibition of Germany’s great Romantic painter is a historic showcase. It’s also a blueprint for how to ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...

Woodlands are typically associated with a rustic or unique home, but this naturalistic option for landscaping can be used with most homes if planning and details are done with thought ...

The weekend storm blanketed the San Bernardino Mountains with fresh powder, transforming the parched landscape into a winter wonderland and drawing crowds to local ski resorts. For three students ...

Walking around the property, I try to keep up as Hensley explains her approach to organizing the landscape ... one of several protected trees on the property that Hensley has deemed ...