He explains that as the water freezes, it produces heat,and the ice forms a protective blanket around the tree.

VOA: special.2010.01.12

We often say the two of them prove the proverb that the apple does not fall far from the tree.

VOA: special.2009.08.30

Just as I thought that both the tree and I were going to fall, a hand touched me.

VOA: special.2009.11.15

It is named for a tree with big, beautiful white flowers that grows in that hot, southern state.

VOA: special.2009.08.16

The findings suggest that things like land rights, markets or government policies can influence tree planting and protection.

VOA: special.2009.09.01

The study found that climate conditions alone could not explain the amount of tree cover in different areas.

VOA: special.2009.09.01

South Carolina's nickname is the easier of the two: It is The Palmetto State because of a fan-leafed palm tree that grows there.

VOA: special.2011.01.16

South Carolina's nickname is the easier of the two: It is the Palmetto State because of a fan-leafed palm tree that grows there.

VOA: special.2011.01.16

The study showed that fruit on the tree reduces the next bloom by stopping buds from appearing.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

Some areas of Joshua Tree National Park in California, for example, can no longer support the trees that the park is named for.

VOA: special.2009.09.28

"He gives presents that children want for Christmas, and give it to them under their tree."

VOA: special.2009.12.21

It is named the Buckeye State after a tree that produces nuts similar to chestnuts.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

The body of that animal looks almost flat as it glides from tree to tree.

VOA: special.2010.03.16

She said that it was not as high as the tree near the window.

VOA: special.2009.03.28