Dendrology the study of trees

What is the scientific study of trees called?

The scientific study of trees is called dendrology

Trees and plants are identified by many characteristics including bark, flowers, fruits and seeds, buds, and twig traits

One of the easiest ways to identify a tree is by examining its leaves

By identifying leaf type and leaf arrangement you can determine the species of most trees

Dendrology, also called forest dendrology or xylology, study of the characteristics of trees, shrubs, lianas, and other woody plants. Dendrology is generally considered to be a branch of systematic botany or forestry and is primarily concerned with the taxonomy of woody species.

Dendrology ( Ancient Greek: δένδρον, dendron, "tree"; and Ancient Greek: -λογία, -logia, science of or study of) or xylology ( Ancient Greek: ξύλον, ksulon, "wood") is the science and study of wooded plants ( trees, shrubs, and lianas ), specifically, their taxonomic classifications.