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Tree Identification. Introduction To. How to Identify Trees in the Field. Different Characteristics of Trees. Leaf Shape and Margin Leaf Position Bark Characteristics Twig Properties Fruiting Bodies Types of Buds Tree Shape Growth Pattern. Leaf Type. Simple Leaf Compound Leaves.
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Tree Identification Introduction To How to Identify Trees in the Field
Different Characteristics of Trees • Leaf Shape and Margin • Leaf Position • Bark Characteristics • Twig Properties • Fruiting Bodies • Types of Buds • Tree Shape • Growth Pattern
Leaf Type Simple Leaf Compound Leaves
Leaf Shapes Some examples include: Deltoid Lance-shaped Heart-shaped
Leaf Position • Opposite – Leaves and twigs grow directly apart from each other on branches • Alternate – Leaves and twigs grow on branch in an alternating manner
Only four major native trees in Southern Michigan that are opposite MAD Horse Maples Ashes Dogwoods Horse Chestnut Opposite Trees of Michigan
And two minor opposite species • Ohio Buckeye • Northern Catalpa Eye C or I see or BuckCat
Ash Leaf Scars Green Ash White Ash
Alternate Broad-leafed Trees Native to Southern Michigan: Everything Left • Aspen • Oak • Hickory • Elm • Willow • Etc........
Conifers aka Evergreens “All pines are conifers, but not all conifers are pines”
Pines • Largest genus of trees in the cone-bearing family • All pines contain needles in clusters of 2 to 5
Spruce • Spruces have tall gradually tapering trunks • Four sides, sharp individual needles • Form compact pyramidal or conical crowns
Firs • Firs also have generally tapering trunks • Needles are flattened, soft, and flexible • Often “crowd” towards top of branch