If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up ...

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that ...

Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery is overblown.

Fruit trees may not produce fruit due to improper tree vigor, often caused by over-fertilization or excessive pruning. Frost damage can prevent fruit set, even if flowers open; choose later-blooming ...