NR, Tree Species Identification Tools

What are 3 TREE CHARACTERISTICS we are using to identify trees to their species ?

• leaf shape

• leaf thickness

• leaf margin

• branching pattern

Which description below describes an OPPOSITE branching pattern?

• Branches and leaves grow staggered and off-set down either side

• Branches and leaves grow directly across from one another

Which describes an ALTERNATE branching pattern?

• Branches and leaves grow staggered and off-set down either side

• Branches and leaves grow directly across from one another

Upper left leaf.... Which type of venation?

• pinnate

• palmate

Upper right leaf, which type of venation?

• pinnate

• palmate

Lower Right Leaf: What is its shape?

• lance

• elliptical

• circular

• orbicular

Which is the least useful of these natural patterns in identifying the tree to species?

• Shape of leaves

• Number of leaves/needles

• color of leaves

• branching patterns

Which describes the shape of these leaves as they appear moving left to right?

• lanceolate, rhombic, elliptical, oval, heart

• elliptical oval lanceolate, heart rhombic

• elliptical heart oval lanceolate rhomic

• oval heart lanceolate rhombic ellpitical

This oak tree shows which pattern of branching?

• alternate

• opposite

And which type of branching pattern does this red maple show you?

• alternate

• opposite