Q : We saw these while walking in Allsopp Park (in Little Rock) (see reader's photo). They all had a single slender trunk topped with these awesome leaves. What are they and would they do well in full ...

In the fall of the year, it's the foliage that is the attraction. Our eyes gravitate to the reds, yellows and oranges of the trees, shrubs and vines in our landscape. We in East Texas have no lack of ...

In late March and early April, Chinese parasol trees (Firmiana simplex) in Hue Imperial Citadel bloom, creating a peaceful and poetic scene for the ancient capital city. Chinese parasol tree is known ...

The Nanjing Public Diplomacy Association launched the selection process for the 10th Chinese Parasol Tree Award on Oct 16. This year's awards will focus on honoring institutions, organizations, and ...

Keiko Sugiura gives an online talk on Oct. 9, 2025, about her father's experiences in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. (Mainichi/Kenjiro Sato) Beneath the lush ...