| Several large, old trees in our are that I can't identify. People around me assume I know what they mean when they refer to their Elm trees, Black Oaks, Red Oaks, Pin Oaks,etc. How do I identify various trees? Is it by the leaf shape or the bark? Please! clue me in. |
| You're absolutely correct! Trees are keyed out according to their leaf shape, bark, branch structure and flowers. There are tons of books on the subject but I also found a website with some very helpful information on tree identification, hosted by the University of Tennessee: http://www.utextension.utk.edu... You can download the pamphlet if you think it will be helpful. Best wishes with your project! |
