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.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is the only species of beech ...

But, remember that not every evergreen is a pine tree; some are spruces, firs, hemlocks, or yews. Let’s cover some basic conifer identification and some principles of selection for your landscape. A ...

When you're out hiking, it's easy to pass a tree without thinking twice. You might appreciate the shade it offers, or the way it clings to the mountainside, but you’re probably too focussed on ...

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 ...

Kremp is excited to announce his next walk, titled “A Tree Identification Walk” that will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Doyle Conservation Area, located at 464 Abbott Ave.

Learn more. AREA — Do you need a refresher on how to identify the trees in your woods? Join Maine Woodland Owners during their second annual Tree ID Day event on Saturday, June 7, for a terrific ...