By Lisa Samuelson, special to The Conway Daily Sun
Winter buds contain the tiny beginnings of leaves and flowers and twigs offer hints about tree identity. Winter buds are my favorite way to identify deciduous trees. Buds are unique, and once you learn what to look for, it can make winter tree identification fun.
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