They're a classic winter sight — but can you tell different types of conifer trees apart? Here's what distinguishes fir, pine ...

CONIFERS are extensively cultivated in this country for the production of timber, for shelter, and for ornament. The number of species employed for these purposes is very great, and their ...

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

As the autumn leaves flutter to the ground, you might find yourself picking one up, observing its color and shape, and wondering: What kind of tree is this from, anyway? Oregon is best known for its ...

Many of these stands exhibit an even-aged character, with the shorter-lived balsam fir fading out as the stand matures, leaving the longer-lived red spruce as the dominant tree species. Conifer Swamp ...

The Loblolly Pine ( Pinus taeda) is considered the fastest-growing pine species, characterized by its unique appearance, with dense foliage at the top and bare trunks. This tall, straight evergreen ...