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Pines or Larches - Tree Leaf Key

A Quick and Easy Way to Identify 50 Common North American Trees

By Steve Nix, About.com

You most probably have a conifer or evergreen that is either in the pine or larch family. Let's continue...

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1. The Major Pines

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

OR

2. The Major Larches

The Major Larches
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 larch.

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