The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

A few years ago one of my readers asked me about a particular nut and leaf. I took a close look at the pictures and saw a slightly pear-shaped nut that had a skin that reminded me of pecans. The ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, meet another member of the hickory family that can found in upland areas, the pignut hickory. This species is identifiable by its five-leaflet compound leaves, its ...

White’s Woods is home to several species of mature hickory trees, including shagbark (Carya ovata), shellbark (Carya laciniosa), bitternut (Carya cordiformis), and pignut hickory (Carya glabra).

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Orchidpoet/ Getty Images Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single ...

MORRISTON — About two weeks ago, an ancient pignut hickory split nearly down the middle, sending almost half of the tree crashing to the ground in a stand of old growth in northwest Marion County. On ...

You will, I hope, pardon me if I brag on a bit of scenery in my neighborhood here in Columbia, South Carolina. Near our home is a small public park (it’s called “Emily Douglas Park”), with a steep ...