Fall this year has been a bit unusual in that we had fairly warm temperatures for this time of year. This likely disrupted ...

At the same time, the tree seals the cut, so that when the leaf is finally blown off by the wind or falls from its own weight, it leaves behind a leaf scar. Image of trees changing colors in the ...

At the same time, the tree seals the cut, so that when the leaf is finally blown off by the wind or falls from its own weight, it leaves behind a leaf scar. Most of the broad-leaved trees in the North ...

This is a phenomenon that is amazingly complex. The stem (technically petioles) of a leaf forms a scar-like protection. This scar protects the tree from diseases entering the exposed tissue or ...

Extracts from various parts of the tree have also been used to help treat patients for fevers, gastrointestinal disorders, and joint pain. Extract from the chestnuts is still used to alleviate ...

Twigs – leaf scar surrounds bud, stipule scar encircles twig ... Bark – scaly gray-brown exfoliated outer layer with creamy white layer exposed underneath due to peeling. There are few trees more ...