Tree Identification Quiz

What is the scientific name of the American Elm?

• Tilia americana

• Ulmus americana

• Quercus alba

• Acer saccharum

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the American Elm?

• Heart-shaped leaves

• Zigzag twigs

• Terminal bud absent

• Nut-like fruit

What color is the bark of the American Elm?

• Dark gray

• Light brown

• Dark gray with irregular up-and-down furrows

• Reddish brown

Which tree is known for having a nut-like fruit about the size of a pea?

• American Elm

• Basswood

• White Oak

• Sugar Maple

What is the color of the winter buds of the American Elm?

• Dark red

• Light reddish brown

• Greenish

• Dark gray

Which tree has leaves that are simple, alternate, and heart-shaped?

• American Elm

• Basswood

• White Oak

• Sugar Maple

What is the scientific name of the Basswood?

• Ulmus americana

• Tilia americana

• Quercus alba

• Acer saccharum

Which tree's wood is described as heavy, hard, strong, and coarse-grained?

• American Elm

• Basswood

• White Oak

• Sugar Maple

What is the scientific name of Bitternut Hickory?

• Prunus serotina

• Carya cordiformis

• Prunus avium

• Carya ovata

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing feature of Bitternut Hickory?

• Smooth bark

• Sulfur-colored bud

• 7 to 11 small leaflets

• Bitter almond taste