One small detail can help separate similar-looking tree leaves. Compare the leaf margins of black cherry, American hornbeam, and American beech and you'll see fine teeth, double teeth, and single ...

For beginners, it’s easiest to identify trees during the growing season, when the leaves are present. Forestry professionals work year-round, so they look at the bark, leaf scars, buds, stem color, ...

If you’ve ever wanted to be the kind of hiker who can tell the difference between a Doug fir and a pine tree, you’ve come to the right place. Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its ...

Quiz: Can you identify this tree from its leaf? Do you think you have a good handle on identifying trees by merely looking at their leaves? Do you know the difference between coniferous and deciduous, ...

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 ...

Learning to identify trees is a great way to get outside and explore the world around you. Trees provide a home for animals and insects, shade for humans and absorb harmful carbon dioxide. The first ...

For the average person, identifying what trees are in the forest can be difficult -- especially during winter, when their leaves have fallen. But there are ways to determine what is out there during ...

Rustle. Can your child name 10 trees by their leaves, bark, and seeds? After this pack, they will, and they will prove it at the park with real bark rubbings, pressed leaves, and leaf land art.

Quiz: Can you identify this tree from its leaf? Do you think you have a good handle on identifying trees by merely looking at their leaves? Do you know the difference between coniferous and deciduous, ...