![]() White Oak trees have lobes that are rounded along the edges and no spines. If the lobes appear to radiate from several points along the midrib, the leaves are considered pinnate and it is either an oak or a holly tree.Trees with star-shaped leaves with pointed lobes are likely Sweetgums. And leaves that look like they have been cut off or flattened at the top with two lobes on other side of the mid-rib are probably Poplars. Sycamore trees have big leaves that are larger than four inches with shallow lobes and alternating (not directly across from one another,) on the branch. Maple trees have three to four lobes and are arranged opposite of one another on the branch. If the lobes seem to radiate from a central point like fingers on a hand, it is called palmate and it is a maple, sweetgum, sycamore, or poplar.If your tree had leaves with different lobe patterns on the same tree, it is probably a Sassafrass or a Mulberry. And if it has elliptical leaves with jagged edges, it is probably a Cherry. If your tree's leaves are soft and shiny with teeth that curve in from the surface, it is probably a Beech. If its leaves are heart-shaped with double serrations, it is likely a Birch. Elm trees are asymmetrical at the stem and double serrations around the edge. Basswood trees have wide leaves with coarse teeth and a notched area around the stem. ![]() If your tree has leaves that are oblong or elliptical and appear crowded on short branches, it might be a Blackgum. And if its leaves are thick and pointed, it might be a Persimmon. Dogwoods have wavy edges and 6-7 veins that pattern either side of the leaf's midrib. Live oaks have long slender deciduous leaves and small acorns. Magnolia have large, glossy green leaves with rust-colored hairs on the under-surface. ![]() v Supplementary images sourced from Wikipedia Commons. “Dendrology at Virginia Tech,” June 2014. “Leafsnap: A Computer Vision System for Automatic Plant Species Identification.” In Computer Vision–ECCV 2012, 502–16. Image Sources: Kumar, Neeraj, Lawrence Barringer, Peter N. Check out the NYC Street Tree Guide to learn even more about trees.Identifying trees in the winter is even trickier when the trees are bare! Learn How to Identify Trees Beyond the Leaves.Check out our Fall Foliage page to learn how to identify trees in autumn! During the fall, while the leaf shape and structure stay the same, the colors of the leaves may change to yellow, red, orange, or brown.You’ll also find tips on how to care for trees and keep our urban forest healthy! Use our NYC Street Tree Map to see which species are near you and check your work.Ready to put your new expertrees to the test? There are millions of trees in the parks and streets of New York City for you to practice! See how many London planetrees, pin oaks, honeylocusts, and Callery pears you can recognize. Near lakes, streams, or low-lying areas, you may see the long, wispy leaves of a weeping willow, as these trees prefer wet soils. ![]() Natural elements around you can also affect the types of trees you’ll see. Visit our Tree Census to learn more about the most common street trees by borough Gingko trees (shown here) are common street trees, especially in Manhattan, because they are well-adapted to handle the challenges of the urban environment, like pollution, road salt, pet waste, soil compaction, etc.
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