1. the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Usage: botanical science

Examples

• She majored in forestry with a focus on dendrology.
• The dendrology course covered tree identification and classification.
• His expertise in dendrology helped identify the ancient oak species.
• The university’s dendrology program attracts students interested in forest management.
• Dendrology combines botany with practical forestry applications.
• The dendrology textbook included detailed illustrations of leaf patterns.