An unusual northern rātā tree that looks like it is striding across an empty field has been crowned New Zealand's Tree of the Year. The giant plant, which looks strikingly similar to an Ent from ...

The most famous tree in New Zealand — and possibly in the world — was tragically vandalized this week, according to police. Locals view the tree, located in Lake Wanaka, as a symbol of hope.

“Ahh, the jacaranda,” I wrote back ... South Africa, India and New Zealand. Horticulturist Kate Sessions imported the tree to Balboa Park in San Diego in 1892 and it has since found its ...