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

Much online discussion has been hovering around the subject of frozen exploding trees this winter, following multiple videos and reports.

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

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

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The KSL Greenhouse Show explained why winter damage happens to trees and why sometimes, extremely low temperatures cause ...

Here’s how it works: During a sudden cold snap, the sap and water inside a tree’s trunk freeze and expand. If this expansion ...

After recent warnings on social media, Don Kinzler asked readers about their own frost cracks, and they delivered.

If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up across the country. The reports describe a loud bang in the middle of the night, ...

As Oklahomans weather bitter cold, some social media posts in recent days have warned of exploding trees. But experts say that's not entirely true.

Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard.

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