Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. IndyStar is ...

When early gardeners first brought tree of heaven to the United States, the country itself was less than a decade old. In the hundreds of years since, this ornamental tree has spread itself far and ...

Spotted lanternflies are back in Massachusetts "While the primary host plant of (the spotted lanterfly) is the invasive tree-of-heaven, researchers have found that it also targets grapevines, hops and ...

The spotted lanternfly (SLF), (Lycorma delicatula) first made an appearance in Greater Columbus in the summer of 2023, and this invasive pest has spent the last two years increasing its numbers ...

What is the city’s plan for dealing with the smelly, invasive scourge known as “tree of heaven”? They’re worse than blackberries. I demand answers! —Future Karen Environmental apocalypses aren’t what ...

Gavidia said area developers removed all the native oaks and topsoil during construction, leaving the land malnourished and ...