Most trees can be identified by their leaves alone. Leaves come in many different shapes and sizes. The "star" shape of sweetgum, for example, is totally different from the heart-shaped leaf of an ...

Fruit trees can be one of the most rewarding additions to your garden. A well-cared-for, mature apple tree can yield between ...

An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to ...

But deciduous trees such as most oaks and maples follow a different strategy, shedding their leaves to endure the winter bare-branched. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our ...