A tree's leaves are one major marker that helps in identifying the species. Most trees can be identified by their leaves alone. Leaves come in many different shapes and sizes. The "star" shape of ...

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 ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee goes over leaf characteristics to look for when attempting to identify broadleaved deciduous trees in Indiana. He shares the ...

Peach trees are sun lovers. Planting this species too close to a shade-making building or taller tree could result in ...

Rio Baran's senior thesis research sought to explore what few scientists have attempted. “Rio is an exceptional undergraduate student,” said her adviser, geosciences professor John Higgins.