Stacker used information from forestry and landscaping sites to compile a quiz to identify trees by looking at their leaves.

Do you know what MADBUC stands for? Learn how to identify an ash tree by examining its compound leaves, opposite branching, and distinctive terminal bud. That terminal bud resembles the head of a ...

Winter is a great time to notice more about the tree in your yard, on your street or road, especially by taking a walk or hike at a local park. The fresh air will do you some good on a sunny day.

Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so many trees have dropped their leaves, combinations of other features are needed. The bark, along with the ...

Learning to identify trees is a great way to get outside and explore the world around you. Trees provide a home for animals and insects, shade for humans and absorb harmful carbon dioxide. The first ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee takes us through the different characteristics of Hoptree, a relatively common shrub here in Indiana. This is a unique native ...

Springtime is here and with the warmer days comes an increased activity of wildlife and the blooming of flowers. The backyards start to see more visitors this time of year, from the early morning ...

Quiz: Can you identify this tree from its leaf? Do you think you have a good handle on identifying trees by merely looking at their leaves? Do you know the difference between coniferous and deciduous, ...