![]() ![]() A compound leaf has two or more leaflets that come from a single bud. A simple leaf is a single blade or needle that is not divided into leaflets that extends from the bud. There are two types of leaves on trees: simple leaves, and compound leaves. Other trees need to have a closer look, the first thing we should pay attention to are the leaves. Some trees you can identify from a distance like Coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia) that has a very wide low structure. ![]() The most important parts when it comes to trees would be the leaves, buds and flowers, the structure of the tree and the bar. When identifying trees we need to understand that this process is based on morphology, which is the size, shape and appearance of plant parts. I put this guide together to help people become more connected to the urban forest around them, as well as an educational tool to teach them about these trees. The trees in your yard are now a specific species, the big oak tree you stare at from your office window has a name, and the trees you see on a hike are not all the same. As you start to learn more about trees and how to identify them, you will begin to notice more trees and differentiation. Yet the identification of trees can be a fun and educational tool for people of all ages. ‘What tree is that?’ To people untrained in the natural world a lot of trees look alike, and are easily assumed to be each other. This got me thinking about one of the most common questions I have received since I began working at Our City Forest. ![]() From a safe social distance we sparked up a conversation about native trees and what to look for in the park. In passing I just added a few comments on the tree they were looking at, a California Buckeye. The other day whilst on a hike I ran into a mother and son who were using LeafSnap to identify trees. ![]()
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