I’ve been writing these nature columns for many years, and I hope to write them for years to come, but sometimes the writing ...

Willow oak (Quercus phellos) is a deciduous, common oak tree. A member of the red oak family, this tree has a dense, usually rounded crown and simple, linear leaves. Willow oak trees are generally ...

The dwarf willow, for example, grows just above the soil, making it one of the smallest woody plants in the world. Elm trees have leaves that are doubly toothed around the margins and are usually ...