Two physicists from the Technical University of Denmark have found that leaf shape is a determining factor in the distance leaves travel as they fall from their tree. In their paper published in the ...

An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to ...

American arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis) is a low-maintenance, fast-growing evergreen tree that offers a tall privacy hedge.

If you pay any attention to the world around you, you are likely aware of how deciduous trees shed leaves, pollen, seeds, fruits, and yet more pollen into the world around them. Nature ...

A study in subtropical forests shows that dominant tree traits—not just species counts or terrain—drive productivity and ...

Have you ever wondered why deciduous tree leaves transition through a rainbow of colours, instead of simply turning from vibrant green to dead brown?

More information: Matthew Dominic Biviano et al, Settling aerodynamics is a driver of symmetry in deciduous tree leaves, Journal of The Royal Society Interface (2025). DOI: 10.1098/rsif.