The coming of autumn often makes trees harder to identify — but sometimes, it does the opposite. The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a case in point. In summer, its bluish-green, oval-shaped, ...
In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee gives tips on how to identify two species – honey locust and bur oak – from just the markings and scarring on leafless twigs.
I have received several inquiries from readers about the many roadside trees turning brown this summer. The question is usually, “What is killing all of those trees?” The trees in question are likely ...
A couple of years ago, I used this column to sing the praises of 10 especially tough and beautiful trees for the Midwest. My list included white pine, Kentucky coffee tree, Norway spruce, crabapple, ...
Let’s talk about Michigan’s invasive trees and shrubs: How to identify them and the threat they pose
Two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs in Michigan. Images and credits can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/plants (State of Michigan ...
He conducted extensive searches for honey locust trees and then used sources including military maps, historical accounts, archeological research, and historical markers to identify Cherokee ...
Trees cool their environment and 'heat islands' benefit from it. However, the degree of cooling depends greatly on the tree species and the local conditions. In a recent study, scientists at the ...
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