Painting the trunks of trees with a white latex (do not use oil-based paint) is a way to protect the trees from southwest injury. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Plans for a controversial 72ft (22m) white palm tree sculpture in Cleethorpes have ... centrepiece of an open air art gallery, featuring painted shop shutters and illuminations, would boost ...

Standing alone beside a roundabout on Clifton Downs, there is an unnaturally white tree. Hundreds of people see it every day but the reason why it is painted white is most likely a mystery to many ...