The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...

PACIFIC GROVE — In a square-block park there are quite a few trees — some cypress, Torrey pines, a couple of live oaks, a magnolia, and one American elm. Some might say the tree that bears enormous, ...