And yes, that is most descriptive for many bygone fall days, but this year ... and that is the hickory tree. The venerable hickory tree was much appreciated by the native Indian tribes and ...

The largest will be the terminal leaf. The tree also has nuts that ripen in fall. Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) is, as its name suggests, a tree with shaggy bark that peels away in big pieces.

Strong storms ripped through metro Atlanta Tuesday afternoon and evening. Much of the area saw strong winds and heavy rains.

The fall webworm occurs throughout the United States and is known to feed on more than 85 species of trees. Pecan, walnut, American elm, hickory, fruit trees and some maples are preferred hosts.