If you have a small yard, you can still add a very impactful tree to your space. This species is slow-growing but easy to maintain and packs a visual punch.

In this season of dreaming, a plant on my wish list is the evergreen Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata). Not only do I love the sweet whorls of its leaves like tiny inverted umbrella ...

While an invasive insect bears much of the blame for endangering a beloved symbol of Rome, critics are also pointing the finger at city government. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome The ...

Japanese umbrella pine holds its thick, dark green needles like the ribs of an umbrella around its stems. It is very slow growing and columnar in shape, which makes it an ideal pick for small gardens.

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A: I just got back from Italy myself! Italian umbrella pine, Pinus pinea, is the source of pine nuts (pignoli) used to make delicious pesto. Unfortunately, the tree would be susceptible to both winter ...

Last summer, when my husband and I started planning a trip to Italy for the beginning of October, I knew that there were certain iconic landmarks that we’d want to see. For me, with six years of Latin ...