Landscape Management, December 2018
STEP BY STEP How to identify trees T here are an estimated 23000 different kinds of trees in the world While its impossible to know them all its important for landscape contractors to be familiar with the varieties found in their parts of the country to ensure proper treatment and care To begin the identification process contractors should thoroughly inspect the tree making note of its prominent features such as the leaves bark canopy fruit and blooms There are many resources available for contractors to then determine what kind of tree they are working with The Arbor Day Foundations What Tree Is That online quiz identifies trees based on a users location and information about the tree leafs shape size and characteristics The resource is available both online and as a portable pocket guide Smartphone apps also can help contractors identify trees while in the field Leafsnap created by researchers at Columbia University the University of Maryland and the Smithsonian Institution is a helpful resource for iPhones Users input their location and upload a picture of the leaf taken on a white background and the app then identifies the type of tree VTree an app created by Virginia Techs Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation is an option for Android users Users enter their location and answer qualifying questions about the leaf and tree The app provides thousands of photos of leaves flowers fruits and twigs to make identification simple Follow these steps to begin the tree identification process sources The Davey Tree Expert Co The Arbor Day Foundation ArborDay org trees WhatTree ILLUSTRATIONS DAVID PREISS news how tos STEP 2 Begin by studying the trees leaves Determine if the leaves are needlelike scalelike or thin and flat STEP 1 Choose your region STEP 3 If no leaves are present try to identify the tree by bark zeroing in on the twigs and buds Use available resources and apps for specific identification LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET DECEMBER 2018 14 DOWNLOAD IT Cut along the dotted line or visit Landscape Management net StepbyStep to download a PDF of this page to save for reference or to use as a training tool for your team Western Eastern and Central
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