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Tree Leaf Key
A Quick and Easy Way to Identify 50 Common North American Trees
You most probably have a conifer or evergreen that is either in the pine or larch family. Let's continue...


Clusters of Needles (fascicals)

Does your tree have clusters or bundles of 2-5 needles and are evergreen? If so you probably have a pine! The Major Pines

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Single Needles

Is your tree deciduous (sheds annually) with many needles arranged in clusters or many on short spur-like branches? If so you probably have a tamarack! The Major Larches

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