Author

Eric Wilson

At a municipal forestry division in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Eric Wilson inspects and plants street trees alongside city crews. An ISA Certified Arborist with a degree in urban forestry, he previously managed municipal tree inventories and now writes for Biology Insights.

What Is Heartwood in a Tree and What Is Its Function?
The Moringa Root System: Growth, Depth, and Benefits
Where Does Tree Sap Go When Winter Comes?
What Are Tree Limbs? Their Structure and Biological Role
How Does Dutch Elm Disease Spread?
Is Honey Locust a Hardwood? Its Properties and Uses
Is Douglas Fir Cedar? The Key Differences Explained
What Is a Bleeding Tree and Why Does It Bleed?
What Is Heartwood? Its Structure, Formation, and Function
Does Chicken of the Woods Kill Trees?
How Is Rubber Extracted From Trees?
How Does Adding Mushrooms Affect Trees?
How Strong Are Tree Roots? The Biology of Their Force
Why Do Maple Trees Make Sap? The Biology Explained
How to Measure the Height of a Tree
What Is the Bole of a Tree? Its Function & Anatomy
How to Get Sap From Trees: Tapping Methods and Biology
Why Do Trees Grow Sideways? The Biology Behind It
Where Do Trees Get Nutrients? Sources & Uptake Explained
Where Are Walking Trees Located & The Science of Their Walk
Do Trees Need Oxygen? How They Breathe & Why It Matters
How Oak Tree Pollination Works to Create Acorns
How to Identify a Black Locust Tree?
The Elderberry Root System: Depth, Spread, and Management
The Limba Plant: Uses, Growth, and Conservation
Virginia Creeper Root System: Depth, Spread, and Control
Characteristics of the Sabal Palm Root System
Do Trees Bleed? The Science Behind Tree Sap Flow