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 ...

What shape is a tree? For most people, it’s like a lollipop or a feather duster: a single trunk topped by a green bunch of branches and leaves. “Not all trees are like that,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

Hannah looks at why trees come in such a range of different shapes – even within the same species growing in the same garden. Natural form Some species are naturally variable in form. If you want ...

Every tree is unique. As they grow, they adapt to their environment, writes Gerry Daly The twisted, sprawling branches of a beautiful old tree With some wonderful sunsets in recent days, there came ...

A research team has discovered that artificial intelligence can simulate tree growth and shape. The DNA molecule encodes both tree shape and environmental response in one tiny, subcellular package. In ...