These trees have one leaf attached to each stem. Leaves with a consistent leaf edge are called unlobed leaves while trees with leaves that form shapes along their margins are called lobed leaves. If ...
Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Willows (Salix ssp) can be identified by their long, narrow leaves, which ...
The spiky, iconic Canadian maple leaf. A large, lush Florida palm leaf. Thin aspen leaves rustling in the crisp Colorado air. You can probably recall many different leaf shapes from many different ...
The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...
Despite their lack of leaves in winter, it really is not too difficult to identify most trees now. You just have to look at other characteristics such as branching patterns, bark, overall shape, seeds ...
Peter Belhumeur just wanted to know what type of tree was outside his apartment. He scanned field guides, looking for willowlike leaves with a wavy, spiked edge, but he couldn’t find the right one.
In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee takes us through the different characteristics of coniferous trees found here in Indiana, particularly their foliage and the ...
As the autumn leaves flutter to the ground, you might find yourself picking one up, observing its color and shape, and wondering: What kind of tree is this from, anyway? Oregon is best known for its ...
DALLAS — The winter freeze this February was a tough test for trees across North Texas, and we're still seeing the impact months later. If your trees appear to be dying now, there's a good chance it ...
Observing and identifying trees is a type of play that benefits kids in multiple ways. For starters, research has found that simply being around trees improves cognitive development and lowers the ...
As the fall winds blow the remaining leaves from deciduous trees and the plants have gone dormant for the season, the bones ...
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