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Tree IdentificationTree Identification
Introduction ToIntroduction To
How to Identify Trees in the Field
Different Characteristics of TreesDifferent Characteristics of Trees
Leaf Shape and MarginLeaf Shape and Margin Leaf PositionLeaf Position Bark CharacteristicsBark Characteristics Twig PropertiesTwig Properties Fruiting BodiesFruiting Bodies Types of BudsTypes of Buds Tree ShapeTree Shape Growth PatternGrowth Pattern
Leaf ShapesLeaf Shapes
Some examples include:Some examples include:
DeltoidDeltoid Lance-shaped Lance-shaped Heart-shaped Heart-shaped
Leaf PositionLeaf Position OppositeOpposite – Leaves and twigs grow directly apart – Leaves and twigs grow directly apart
from each other on branchesfrom each other on branches AlternateAlternate – Leaves and twigs grow on branch in an – Leaves and twigs grow on branch in an
alternating manneralternating manner
Opposite Trees of MichiganOpposite Trees of Michigan
Only four major native trees in Southern MichiganOnly four major native trees in Southern Michigan
that are oppositethat are opposite
MAD HorseMAD Horse MaplesMaples AshesAshes DogwoodsDogwoods Horse ChestnutHorse Chestnut
And two minor opposite speciesAnd two minor opposite species
Ohio BuckeyeOhio Buckeye Northern CatalpaNorthern Catalpa
Eye CEye C or or I see I see or or BuckCatBuckCat
Alternate Broad-leafed TreesAlternate Broad-leafed TreesNative to Southern Michigan:Native to Southern Michigan:
Everything LeftEverything Left AspenAspen
OakOak HickoryHickory
ElmElm WillowWillow Etc........Etc........
Conifers aka EvergreensConifers aka Evergreens
““All pines are conifers, but not all conifers are pines”All pines are conifers, but not all conifers are pines”
PinesPines Largest genus of trees in the cone-bearing familyLargest genus of trees in the cone-bearing family All pines contain needles in clusters of 2 to 5All pines contain needles in clusters of 2 to 5
SpruceSpruce
Spruces have tall gradually tapering trunksSpruces have tall gradually tapering trunks Four sides, sharp individual needlesFour sides, sharp individual needles Form compact pyramidal or conical crownsForm compact pyramidal or conical crowns