A great way to learn how to identify trees in the winter…by the bark! Each tree species has a specific bark color, texture, and pattern.
American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
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Dogwood (Cornus florida)
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Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa)
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Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra)
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Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)
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Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
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Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
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Post Oak (Quercus stellata)
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Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata)
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Water Oak (Quercus nigra)
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White Oak (Quercus alba)
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Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
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American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
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Chalkbark Maple (Acer leucoderme)
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Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
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Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa)
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Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
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Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
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American Holly (Ilex opaca)
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American Elm (Ulmus americana)
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