Leaf buds are also one of the ways that scientists identify tree species in winter. To differentiate between red and sugar maples you need to look at their buds. Sugar maple buds are about one quarter ...

Identifying maples can be important especially if you are interested in sugar maple for syrup. Here we will take a brief look at some Norway and sugar maple winter characteristics.

Leaf buds are also one of the ways that scientists identify tree species in winter. To differentiate between red and sugar maples you need to look at their buds.

Winter is the perfect time to learn a new skill when you do not need a green canopy: identifying trees. Here's how to get started.

Since most deciduous trees drop their leaves in the winter, what clues can we use? Remember to look at the three “Bs" — branches, bark and buds — for all of the information you need.

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 ...

Trees with branches opposite each other include maples, ashes, dogwoods, horse chestnuts, buckeyes and box elders. (Friends of Ryerson Woods) The hackberry tree has distinctive bark. (Ad Crable ...

Alexa Pfeiffer/News Tribue Runge group leader Austin Lambert shows participants how to identify trees in the winter at Runge Nature Center Thursday.

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Identification Guide and Virginia Tech’s vTree app can help with identification. What if there are no maple trees on your property?

How to protect Japanese maple trees in winter Most Japanese maple trees are hardy from US hardiness zone 5, tolerating winter temperatures down to -20°F/-29°C.