Q: I need to replace a shade tree in my landscape and I would like one that has good fall color. Do you have a recommendation of one that will do well here in the Redding area? A: There are quite a ...

HOCKESSIN — Fall is a great time to look up and admire the trees which knit together the landscapes of our region. As each species turns its seasonal color, they stand out in the landscape, making ...

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

Trees can be identified in winter by observing their needles, bark, branching patterns, and buds. Distinctive bark, such as the smooth gray bark of a beech or the peeling white bark of a paper birch, ...

ASH: Green ash leaves turn yellow, but white ash has a purplish cast. The leaves fall after those of walnut trees, but earlier than those of oaks and maples. BUR OAK: Buff to yellow colors predominate ...

For mature trees, I tend to use the overall shape and branching patterns to identify trees in winter. Sugar maple? White pine? Hemlock? I can generally identify those from a distance while in a moving ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Schools throughout the state are in full swing, and many students are busy collecting leaves for science projects. A new interactive CD from the Purdue University Cooperative ...

From climbing the Holy Hill to driving through Door County to hiking in Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin is full of opportunities to view vibrant autumn colors this time of year. With hues ranging ...

CORVALLIS – When trees get dressed with the colors of fall, it’s time to go shopping for a new addition to the garden. “If you’re specifically interested in fall color, it will soon be the time to ...