Some trees just don’t follow the rules. Case in point, the alternate leaved dogwood.As Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee explains, this native tree has an alternate leaf arrangement unlike its ...

Common name: Saucer magnolia. Latin name : Magnolia x soulangiana . Planting months: Anytime using container plants, but fall is best. Cold tolerance : Hardy; USDA hardiness zone 5 thr… ...

LEAF ARRANGEMENT. Leaf arrangement is one of the first characteristics to check for on deciduous (trees that lose their leaves annually) broadleaved trees that make up the majority of our native ...

Plant taxonomy helps people to identify, classify and describe plants. ... Show students the images or posters of the opposite leaf arrangement and alternate leaf arrangement.

Winter is a good time to become familiar with trees’ other identifying features, including growth habit, bark, branch and leaf arrangement, twigs and buds. Proper identification may also require ...

Welcome to this edition of “ID That Tree”. In this video Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee will introduce you to leatherwood, a charming Indiana shrub. Typically found in the understory of forest ...

What is this and where can I find it? I have not seen any plants like it at the garden centers in this area. […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 84°F. Tuesday, June 17th 2025 ...