How do I know if I have an ash tree? All true ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) have the following characteristics: • Leaves are compound, which means multiple leaflets occur on a common stalk, and typically ...

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

As the fall winds blow the remaining leaves from deciduous trees and the plants have gone dormant for the season, the bones ...

Do you know all the trees in your yard? As leaves emerge from buds very soon, I’d challenge you to identify your trees this year. Proper identification of trees is important so we can select the best ...

Some trees, like the black walnut here, are easily identifiable by their bark. While most people think about leaves when they think about identifying trees, there are many other unique characteristics ...

Explore U.S. guided walks with naturalists to identify autumn flora, learn about native plants, and connect with nature this ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Schools throughout the state are in full swing, and many students are busy collecting leaves for science projects. A new interactive CD from the Purdue University Cooperative ...