CP4 Identifying Massachusetts Trees and Their Characteristics

Front

What characteristic is true for all oaks?

Back

All oaks have 3 whorled terminal buds.

Front

Identify a tree with furry bark and compound leaves.

Back

Staghorn sumac.

Front

Which tree is known for having huge buds?

Back

Horse Chestnut.

Front

What is the leaf arrangement of the American Beech?

Back

Alternate.

Front

Identify an invasive forest pest in Massachusetts.

Back

Asian long horn beetle.

Front

What type of leaves do oaks typically have?

Back

Lobed leaves.

Front

What is a common feature of the bark of the Black Birch?

Back

It has a dark, almost black color with horizontal lenticels.

Front

What type of acorns do Red Oaks produce?

Back

Red acorns that take two years to mature.

Front

What is the leaf shape of the White Ash?

Back

Compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets.

Front

What is a distinguishing feature of the Horse Chestnut flowers?

Back

They have large, showy white flowers with yellow and red markings.