However, black locusts have a distinctive profile you can learn to identify. Start with the bark. Mature black locust trees have deeply furrowed, dark gray or brown bark that looks rugged and gnarly.

Identifying trees in winter relies heavily on buds and bark as leaves, flowers, and fruits are usually not available.

Protected underneath that covering is an insect with what we call piercing/sucking mouthparts. As they live under the hard shell, they are free to feed upon your plant. A few of these insects is not a ...