

Number of pinnate leaflets for compound leaves is mostly 5 Number of pinnate leaflets for compound leaves is mostly 3 Leaves have pinnate lobes with bristle tips Leaves are more than 3 times as long as broad Leaves are about 1 1/2-3 times as long as broad Leaves have a fairly equal, straight base Leaf edges are untoothed (no small teeth) Some needles 3-angled (V) in cross-sectionįlattened needles have 2 white lines beneathįlattened needles have no white lines beneath Round needle-scars on twig, twigs rather smooth after needles removed On peg-like bases, twigs remain rough even after needles removed Tree Leaf Characteristics: see this image (from Wikipedia) for a useful description of the leaf terminology used below.Ĭheck the characteristics that you see (you can always hit "Back" and change these later).Ĭonifer: Single Needles ( source)
#Leaf guide tree identification manual
Tree Finder: A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves.A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs: Northeastern and North-Central United States and Southeastern and South-Central CanadaĪudubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: Eastern Region.See all the trees in the database, simply hit "Identify" without checking any boxes. Use the "Back" button to go back and add (or subtract) characteristics. It's better to start with a few characteristics you are sure about, then add more as needed.

This is an identification program for trees of Northeastern and Central North America.įill out the form as best as you can and you'll find which trees match. Bird identification, quiz, and free Android App.Wildflower identification, quiz, and free Android App.Free Tree ID App for Android phones - nice and tiny!.

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