Tree Leaf Identification Quiz

Which of the following trees has leaves with a distinctive mitten shape?

• Black cherry

• Sassafras

• Red oak

• Yellow poplar

Identify the tree species with leaves that have three lobed margins and are typically red in autumn.

• Red maple

• Black walnut

• American elm

• Sweet gum

Which tree is known for its compound leaves with 7-19 leaflets which contain pointy tips?

• Black locust

• Black walnut

• White oak

• Red oak

What is a key identifying feature of the leaves of the American elm?

• Smooth edges

• Serrated edges

• Lobed edges

• Needle-like

Which tree species has leaves that are star-shaped and often turn vibrant colors in the fall?

• Sweet gum

• Yellow poplar

• Black cherry

• Sassafras

The leaves of which tree are known for their alternate arrangement and are simple? These trees also have a burnt cornflake appearance to their bark.

• Black cherry

• Red oak

• Black locust

• American elm

Which tree has leaves with a distinctive tulip-like shape? (Cat faces)

• Yellow poplar

• White oak

• Red maple

• Black walnut

Identify the tree with leaves that have a rounded lobes and leaf tips and are typically found in clusters.

• White oak

• Red oak

• Black locust

• Sassafras

Which tree species has leaves that are pinnately compound with small, oval leaflets?

• Black locust

• Red maple

• Sweet gum

• Yellow poplar

What is a distinguishing feature of the leaves of the red oak?

• Rounded lobes

• Pointed lobes

• Smooth edges

• Needle-like