Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing ...

Leaves are also responsible for respiration and transpiration. A tree's leaves are one major marker that helps in identifying the species. Most trees can be identified by their leaves alone.

Come along as we look through real examples of shape, scales, leaf and branches of various local trees. The featured species include Eastern red cedarwood, Northern white cedar, and more. If you have ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee goes over leaf characteristics to look for when attempting to identify broadleaved deciduous trees in Indiana. He shares the ...

typically small deciduous tree up to 80 ft. (24.4 m) in height and 6 ft. (1.8 m) in diameter. It has large, heart-shaped leaf scars on the twigs. The bark is smooth with lenticels and light grey, ...

Do you think you have a good handle on identifying trees by merely looking at their leaves? Do you know the difference between coniferous and deciduous, or can you tell the difference between ...

The scars are a useful tool for winter tree identification, said Dr. Alvarez, who admits that she and Dr. Day “get obsessive over leaf-scar photos.” Dr. Day explained: “You learn to look at ...

There are about 12 species native to North America. It's a valuable ornamental tree that can provide all-season interest in ...

Undisturbed, the leaves are oval-shaped with a pointed tip, but if pruned or eaten, they will grow back with spiky edges. Here’s a fact: Traditionally, holly trees were planted outside houses to ...

Use the tree-spotting guide to identify it together and let them write the tree's name next to it. Take a fallen leaf to stick it to your child's investigation, or help them to do a rubbing of one ...