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A close-up of a Common Hackberry tree. The tree bark has raised ridges.

5 Trees You Can Spot on a Winter Hike

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There’s more to the outdoors in winter than cloudy skies and cold temperatures. Nature Interpreter Paul challenges you to take a winter hike and see if you can spy these five common Ohio trees on your trek.

The Curious Case of the Honey Locust

With three-pronged thorns that can be up to 6 inches long, the honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is one of the more ominous-looking trees of our area. However, if you look closely, these thorns are a…