These trees are much more common; when you have narrowed down the understanding of how tree branches grow, you are much closer to identifying the tree. Buds come in various shapes and sizes.

Chestnut trees began disappearing from eastern deciduous forests in the U.S. almost a century ago due to a nasty fungus. That has contributed to a vastly different eastern forest landscape today.

This botanic garden is determined to bring back the American chestnut tree and heirloom apples that taste like those grown 500 years ago. It won’t be easy. By Margaret Roach “Explore what’s ...