Newswise — Leaf color in ornamental plants is largely shaped by anthocyanins, pigments that create red, purple, and blue hues and also contribute to stress responses. In woody hybrids, however, color ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Arbor Day and local residents Josh Maurer and Michael Henry go hand-in-hand. The Alta Florist & Greenhouse owners donated in 2023 ...

On a back roads drive to the western North Carolina mountains, we always pass by a scenic little farm whose crowning glory is a row of majestic purple leaf plum trees lining the driveway. I am always ...

Whether a home gardener or professional landscaper, we seem to be obsessed with purple leaves. We love their rich bold colour, especially when contrasted with adjacent green foliage. The following are ...

We have a purple leaf plum shrub in our yard out on the Redlands. I think it is sick. The leaves are a funny yellow-purple-orange-green with a lot of small purple spots. What's going on with our plant ...

Q: My homeowners association requires a replacement for a dying plum tree with something similar. I want to plant a more drought-tolerant, low-maintenance small tree. Any suggestions? A: I am guessing ...

Purple leaves give ornamental trees their seasonal appeal, but in some cultivars this striking color does not last. A new study explains why the purple foliage of Prunus mume ‘Meiren’ gradually fades ...