Just what is that strange shrub planted next to your new house? Or what are those trees in the park that are setting off your allergies? A new smartphone app for the Android operating system can help ...

Leafsnap UK home screen, left, and results list for an oak tree leaf. Leafsnap UK, a collaboration between Museum botanists and US software developers, could revolutionise summer walks. Its launch ...

• The EAB/Ash Tree ID app is available for free in the major app stores for both iPhones and Androids and can be found by searching “ash tree” in the store. It offers help to identify ash trees and ...