Have you ever noticed a tree with branches that are cut back to its trunk and wondered what it means? Here's what's behind this pruning practice.

A nearly seven-foot piece of trunk will be featured in an art exhibit to honor the beloved tree. Hugging it is encouraged.

The remains of a famous sycamore tree, which stood on Britain’s Roman-built Hadrian’s Wall in northern England for more than ...

Sculptor Charlie Whinney has created a place for people to sit beside and touch a section of the much-loved tree, which was ...

Larry Wilson is on the Southern California News Group editorial board. lwilson@scng.com.