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 ...
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 ...
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The best plant identification apps

If you've ever wondered which plants are growing in your backyard, these apps are for you. Whether you’re a gardener, ...
FALL TREE LEAF COLOR may be mostly a thing of the past. However, if I was a biology/botany teacher, an assignment I would ...
CORNISH FLAT, N.H. I love trees, and want to know the name -- both English and Latin -- of each one that lives in our woods. And although you could name your favorite tree Bob or Shirley, it makes ...
First published in 1894 under title: A guide to find the names of all wild-growing trees and shrubs of New England by their leaves. siris_sil_35898 ...
At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration is “NO.” As you read on, I’ll give you some reasons ...
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How to identify mountain trees while hiking

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 the ...
Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species that ...
Visitors enjoyed a robust walk and a little education about the trees around them on Feb. 7 at the new Converse Brook Preserve in Greenwich. The Greenwich Land Trust and Greenwich Tree Conservancy ...