Feather bush (Lysiloma watsonii) is a gorgeous, soft-looking large shrub which can be pruned into a small tree. It is native to the Sonoran Desert, and is a great habitat and food tree for wildlife.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing key ...

On a February day, it may seem as if all the trees and shrubs — except for the evergreens or conifers — are leafless. But a walk in the neighborhood, or a local natural area, will reveal that’s not ...