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 ...
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 key ...
Key Points Prune Japanese maples in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the tree.Stick to the tree’s ...
Shape is very important when picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Have you ever thought about why evergreen trees are shaped like a pyramid, fat on the bottom and skinny on top? Their leaf-shedding ...