Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Botanical markers and tree characteristics should be used when identifying a ...

Columbia University, the University of Maryland and the Smithsonian Institution have pooled their expertise to create the world’s first plant identification mobile app using visual search—Leafsnap.

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 ...

On a February day, it may seem as if all the trees and shrubs — except for the evergreens or conifers — are leafless. But a walk in the neighborhood, or a local natural area, will reveal that’s not ...

The sound of the wind gently whispering through tree leaves during the winter might make you think you've traveled back in time by a couple of months. Why are dried, dead leaves clinging to the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER — As you travel around Colorado to ...

Spotting a few brown or dying leaves on your tree can be distressing. While it's probably not a reason to panic, it is a sign that you should take a closer look at your tree's health. A lot of ...