Purdue University

ID That Tree: Learn to Identify Conifer Leaf Types

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 ...
TreeHugger

Anatomy and Biology of a Tree Leaf

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaves are food factories for the tree. Powered by sunlight, the green ...
Purdue University

ID That Tree: Types of Broadleaved Tree Leaves

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 ...
extension.purdue.edu

Identifying Trees

Do you know all the trees in your yard? As leaves emerge from buds very soon, I’d challenge you to identify your trees this year. Proper identification of trees is important so we can select the best ...
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12 Types of Hickory Tree to Know and How to Identify Each Correctly

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 ...
The Conversation

Redwood trees have two types of leaves, scientists find – a trait that could help them survive in a changing climate

Wherever trees grow, sooner or later their leaves get wet. For trees in wet environments, this can be a problem if films of water cover their stomata. These tiny pores allow carbon dioxide to enter ...