Since most deciduous trees drop their leaves in the winter, what clues can we use? Remember to look at the three “Bs" — branches, bark and buds — for all of the information you need.

Start learning to identify trees by picking species that are common in your area. Some of the most common tree species in Iowa are the black walnut, bur oak, prairie crabapple, Eastern white pine ...

Most people think of Black Walnut trees as an asset, even if they don’t take the trouble to gather the plentiful nut harvest under them. Walnut is a prized hardwood traditionally used for gun ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Black walnut trees, which are both native to and common in Northeast Ohio, have a divisive reputation. If you are looking to plant a new tree in a sunny spot with wet soil ...

Since most deciduous trees drop their leaves in the winter, what clues can we use? Remember to look at the three “Bs" — branches, bark and buds — for all of the information you need.

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...

Black walnut trees emit a compound that is harmful to some plants—but not these. Samantha Johnson Mon, June 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM UTC 4 min read seven75 / Getty Images ...

Then the plot thickened. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Southwest settlers often brought along their favorite trees, including eastern black walnut, that were not natives.

Walnut trees pose other problems, beside juglone -- the husks stain anything it comes in contact with. It is a stately tree, but not such a hot specimen tree, in a yard, in my opinion.

On May 6, 2022, Adam Baz, a resident who lives near El Sereno, a Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood, noticed a freshly cut pile of black walnut wood on the hillside next to his house. The trees ...