Learn how to spot the most common North American trees with pictures and tips for identifying leaves and needles.

A leaf can either be simple (no extra leaflets) or compound (three or more leaflets). This leaf structure is always a help with tree identification because of each tree species' leaf structure.

A simple leaf is singular and never divided into smaller leaflets. A compound leaf consists of several or many leaflets joined to a single stem after the bud. Several tree groups with simple leaves ...

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 ...

Leaf miners can make a mess of lemon trees but these simple strategies will limit the damage and keep these pests away.

Hans / Pixabay Identifying Features: Beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) are deciduous hardwood trees that are typically 60 to 80 feet tall. Their alternate simple leaves have very small teeth on the leaf ...

Their simple alternate leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and ½ to 3 inches long. It’s the assortment of leaf sizes that catch my eye when the berries are not in season.

Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.

Scientists have developed a mobile app that lets people identify a tree by simply photographing a leaf.

How to identify trees As most of our native trees are deciduous – that is, they shed their leaves every autumn – such species have a distinctly different appearance in winter and summer.

Teach your children to identify local trees and plants by collecting and drawing leaves. This will introduce them to a visual form of recording and help them maintain confidence and interest in ...