Tree Quiz AnswersTree Quiz Answers

From VPI&SU Dendrology siteFrom VPI&SU Dendrology site

http://www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm

A.A. Sweetgum:Sweetgum:Liquidambar styracifoliumLiquidambar styracifolium

B. Water oak: B. Water oak: Quercus Quercus nigranigra

C. Post Oak: C. Post Oak: Quercus Quercus stellatastellata

D. Loblolly pine: D. Loblolly pine: Pinus Pinus taedataeda

E. Bald cypress:E. Bald cypress: Taxodium Taxodium distichumdistichum

F.F. Red maple: Red maple: Acer rubrum Acer rubrum Opposite leaves, red petioles

G. Shortleaf pine: G. Shortleaf pine: Pinus Pinus echinataechinata

H. Mockernut hickory: H. Mockernut hickory: Carya Carya albaalba

compound leaves – 5-7 leaflets compound leaves – 5-7 leaflets

I.I. Southern magnoliaSouthern magnoliaMagnolia grandifloraMagnolia grandiflora

J. Eastern Redbud: J. Eastern Redbud: Cercis Cercis canadensiscanadensis

K. American Sycamore: K. American Sycamore: PlatanusPlatanus occidentalisoccidentalis (alternate palmate)(alternate palmate)

L. Wax myrtle: L. Wax myrtle: Myrica Myrica ceriferacerifera