But in winter, when so many trees have dropped their leaves, combinations of other features are needed. The bark, along with the pattern and shape of buds on branches can be used to determine species.

in drifts than most any other tree in our landscape. It is prone to grow in unexpected directions and cannot be trained as we have trained others through shaping and pruning. It fully claims its ...

Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically pleasing shape. It also triggers a hormonal response that promotes healing and ...