Description and Identification Willow oak trees also go by the names swamp willow and peach oak. These trees can grow up to 100 feet tall but are often shorter, between 50 and 80 feet.

The English oak tree is one of the most iconic species in Europe. This video explains how to identify it, its unique features, and why it has been treasured for centuries.

The rhyme "leaves of three, let it be" could describe a lot of plants, so you have to know what to look for to identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.

Their branches form a more narrow canopy than what you might see in a pecan or oak tree. A cedar elm's leaves are about 1-2.5 inches long, and the leaves can turn gold to orange-red in the fall.

Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life by Andrew L. Hipp. Illustrated by Rachel D. Davis. University of Chicago Press, 2024 ($35) In many parts of the world, if you take a walk ...