Articles related to "Tree Identification"
Aromatic Tree Identification
Certain types of trees have inner bark (and, in some cases, other parts) that exude a distinct, usually pleasant, odor that is specific to that species.
• aromatic trees
• fragrant
• inner bark
• sassafras
• ailanthus
Identifying Northwest Conifers
Northwest conifers may seem similar, but when you look closely at the needles and cones, it's easy to tell a pine from a fir or a hemlock from a red-cedar.
• pacific northwest
• forests
• conifers
• fir tree
• pine
Identifying Trees by Their Leaves
Shape, size and texture of leaves are easy to observe, but many tree species have leaves of similar shape, requiring careful observation for accurate identification.
• tree species
• tree identification
• leaves
• broadleaf trees
• deciduous
Opposite Tree Identification
A good first step when trying to identify an unfamiliar tree is to decide whether the growth pattern is "opposite" or "alternate".
• tree identification
• opposite
• alternate
• growth pattern
• compound
Identifying Features of Trees
When learning to identify trees, it helps to know the features by which trees are grouped, and the terms that are used to describe them in literature and field guides.
• terms
• tree
• identification
• identify
• leaf
Identifying Oaks and Maples
Most people can tell an oak or maple leaf when they see one, but distinguishing the different species within the Quercus genus or Acer genus takes careful observation.
• oak tree leaves
• maple tree leaves
• acer
• quercus
• tree identification
Red Maple Trees
With half the sugar content of sugar maple sap, red maple is nevertheless used in some regions to make syrup because it is widespread and grows fast.
• red maple
• tap a maple
• tapping
• sap
• syrup
Trees with Oval Leaves
A number of tree species have oval or egg-shaped leaves, but specific characteristics enable us to identify them.
• tree identification
• oval leaves
• beech
• birch
• hornbeam
Trees with Simple Leaves
Leaf shape, while often a distinctive identifying feature of trees, can also be confusing when many trees share leaves of similar shape.
• simple leaves
• lobed leaves
• heart-shaped leaves
• lanceolate
• round leaves
Regarding the Trees – A Review
Regarding the Trees, written by Kate Klise and illustrated by M. Sarah Klise, is a perfect summer read for middle-school students and witty adults.
• tree house
• family tree
• fruit tree
• tree care
• tree of life tree of life