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INDENTIFICATION BY LEAVES
Identifying trees in Ohio can be effectively done by examining their leaves. Key characteristics such as leaf shape, edge type, and arrangement on the stem can help distinguish species like maples, oaks, and hickories. Observing these features provides a practical and informative way to understand Ohio’s diverse tree populations.
Native Ohio Tree Leaves
The leaf on the right is that of the Ohio Buckeye. Click on the image to be taken to the page on Compound Leaves.
The leaf on the left is a lobed leaf of a Red Oak. Click on the image to be taken to the page on Leaf Margins.