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Tree Leaf Key
A Quick and Easy Way to Identify 50 Common North American Trees
You most probably have a broadleaf or deciduous tree that is a member of a group of trees called hardwoods. Let's continue...


Unlobed Leaf

Does your tree have a leaf that has no projections around the margins of the leaf (a consistent leaf edge)? If YES, click here.

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Lobed Leaf

Does your tree have a leaf that has major projections that shape the leaf (these projections are called lobes)? If YES, click here.

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