#tree identification

[rilespics]

not sure what this tree is called, anyone can ID?

I love how prehistoric this tree is.

[emuwarum]

Everyone look at my tree (what species is it?)

[er-cryptid]

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[prongsyouignoramus]

Anybody know what type of tree this is from?

[cowboycthulhu]

Dendrology tumblr, do you guys have any author recommendations for learning how to identify trees in North America, specifically the east coast of the United States? Nothing has scratched the itch on my brain quite like fungi and lichens but I'm always drawing a blank on most trees since I have no idea where to even begin identifying them.

Fake AI generated ID books are probably less of an issue in dendrology compared to mycology, but I'm still pretty wary.

[arborholic]

I often get asked why I "say the scientific name" after I identify a tree. It's because all plants have only one binomial name and that binomial applies to only one species. Here I have a small tree/large shrub that I call "deciduous holly" but folks here call "possum haw". I think the local common name is ugly and unfair for such a gorgeous creature. But also, possumhaw is used for other plants in other parts of the country. Deciduous holly is slightly prettier sounding, but it also is not unique to this species.

The binomial, however, is pretty sounding AND unique (and descriptive) - Ilex decidua. Ilex says it's a holly and decidua says it's deciduous.

[cottagebytheshore]

Just moved to Michigan. Been trying to figure out what tree this is in our front yard. I checked some books at our local library and I believe it’s an American Elm tree. If anyone knows feel free to RB or reply 💕

[electriccoembroidery]

I have this bush/ tree in my yard with these berries. Does anyone know what these are? They look good. They are just now ripening in midwest.

[nationalparksocks]

Plants aren’t cute in the same way that kittens are, but there’s something about saplings that’s so adorable! To think that giant shade trees like the Northern Red Oak start this tiny..🥺 so cute

It’s five inches tall and has 3 leaf

one day you’ll get there little guy :)

[r-acicularis]

Whoever invented Latin.. did not have to go that hard bruh. I'm over here tryna learn trees and you hit me with Styphnolobium and glyptostroboides

Like, fuck you for that

[edge--effects]

Forest Foods Deer Eat, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 2000

[rjalker]

TIP: if you are taking pictures of a tree in winter, don't just take pictures of the bark or the bare branches. Take pictures of the leaves around the tree on the ground, and if possible, any twigs you can reach. Usually if a tree is out in the wind (rather than a city that gets the leaves raked up) the leaves from that tree will still be below it, and can be used to identify it.

If you haven't heard of iNaturalist.org yet, and you like learning about plants (or animals, or mushrooms, or anything that's alive, really) I recommend checking it out :) You can post pictures of things you find and people will help identify them for you!

[er-cryptid]

Yucca elata verdiensis

-- small capsule fruits

-- 4 to 4.5 cm long fruits

-- short leaves

-- only found in Arizona

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[prongsyouignoramus]

Anybody know what type of tree this is from?

[fictionalred]

Can anyone ID this tree? We saw it in northern France. Thank you!

[churchydragon]

Hey tree people, what kind of tree is this?