Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species that ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

When it comes to fall foliage, this has been a somewhat lackluster year, but on my hillside and on a few other homesites in the neighborhood, the steadfast, old hickory trees are sporting ...

A walk in the woods this time of year is different. It’s quiet and monochromatic. Other than the crunch of your shoes on frozen ground, there isn’t as much to see or hear as a forest in spring or ...

A few years ago one of my readers asked me about a particular nut and leaf. I took a close look at the pictures and saw a slightly pear-shaped nut that had a skin that reminded me of pecans. The ...

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Add searching for and identifying trees to your summer list of outdoor activities. The search is on through Sept. 8 to find the biggest shagbark hickory tree in Geauga County.

A reader asked the following questions about trees. No. 1: When hiking, I often see what appear to be several trees growing from a central trunk. What causes this? No. 2: At a local park an oak tree ...