All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

Edward F. Gilman's 1991 paper, "Dispelling Misperceptions About Trees," said that "roots on one side of trees such as oaks and mahogany generally supply the same side of the tree" with water and ...

Leaf area has significant effect on tree transpiration, and its measurement is important to many study areas. This work aimed at developing a non-destructive, practical, and empirical method to ...

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DEAR JANET: We have a problem with our lone Japanese Maple tree in our front flower bed. We think it has a fungus, and we're not really sure if we can do anything to save it.

When Stanley Asrael bought his Silver Spring home in 1962, the Tudor-style house with a soaring 20-foot beamed ceiling in the living room, friezes carved into its plaster walls and arched doorways ...

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Japanese maples can quickly become damaged and wilt away in the hot weather, but there is a very easy way to protect the tree's leaves throughout summer.

In loving memory of Marcia Joan Ciranko, age 88, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Formerly of Northeast Ohio prior to moving to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1985. Marcia was born in ...