The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chip Murrow had never heard the term "exploding trees" in his 30 years as a forester for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

As monstrous winter storms rip through large parts of North America, the online rumor mills are blustering with reports of “exploding trees” in parts of the US. Rest assured, the risk of ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — You may have read about this viral story online – a warning to be wary of “exploding trees”. But is it really something to be concerned about? While there is some science explaining ...

The recent cold temperatures have led to online posts claiming that trees are exploding from the cold. Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, spoke with Our ...

MADISON, (WKOW) – Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, however, are AI-generated, leading to widespread ...

FARGO — A phenomenon called “frost crack,” sometimes referred to on social media as “exploding trees,” is gaining attention as temperatures in Minnesota and North Dakota are expected to drop to 20 ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Oak wilt is a serious disease and the best way to protect your trees is by pruning them only in the dormant season. No one is telling you to go outside on one of the coldest days of the year to prune ...