For years, the European Larch on the University of Iowa Pentacrest provided shade and a place for children to play on its unique low-hanging branches. When winds from a thunderstorm claimed the ...

In the fury of a vicious thunderstorm late Monday night, the European larch on the University of Iowa Pentacrest, adored by Hawkeyes for years, fell to the ground. The tree, which was at least 50 ...

Iowa City residents and tree enthusiasts mourned the loss of a large European larch tree, located on the Pentacrest lawn, after wind from severe storms passed through the area late Monday night. "This ...

European larch trees are conifers resembling large fir trees. Unlike most conifers, larch needles turn yellow every fall and drop to the ground; the trees regrow needles in spring similar to deciduous ...

Among the best things about living in Iowa City are the Summer of the Arts concerts downtown. Throngs enjoy music, the fun of outdoor dining and the community of the shared experience, while children ...

As our thoughts turn to spring planting, let’s look at underplanted trees and shrubs over the next few weeks. In this age of the global economy, being a native plant may not be all it’s cracked up to ...