A cypress tree in China is the tallest tree ever discovered in Asia. It is also believed to be the second-tallest tree in the world, standing at an astonishing 335 feet (102 meters) tall. At this ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

ARKANSAS CO., Ark. (KTHV) - Deep in the Delta stands a tree, but not just any tree. This tree is a champion tree, the tallest of its kind. In fact, it's the largest champion tree in all of Arkansas.

Forty years ago I discovered an unusual tree growing in the Lakewood neighborhood. It appeared to be a bald cypress, but the overall form was thinner and the foliage was quite different. After some ...

Scientists documenting the ages of bald cypress along the Black River in southeastern North Carolina have discovered an ancient tree whose annual growth rings show it to be at least 2,624 years old.

Bald cypress trees are native to North America, and are typically found within a range spanning from the Southern U.S. to the southern tip of Illinois. This type of tree is known for being as ...