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Identifying Trees by Their Leaves
Leaves to Compare (3)
Compare these two leaves: What is the same and what is different about them?
Look closely.
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COPPER BEECH |
AMERICAN BASSWOOD |
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Alternate, simple leaves, 2"-4" long. Oval shaped leaves with a tiny point at the tip. Leaf edges slightly irregular. Coppery color in spring. |
Alternate, simple leaves, 4"-8" long, rounded heart-shaped, fine-toothed; elongated point at tip; asymmetrical at leaf base. Leaf stem can be 2" long. | |
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