2/18/2024 0 Comments Maple tree types identification![]() ![]() White pine is a conifer it keeps its needles all year long and produces cones. It typically grows in mixed forests and sandy plains. White pineĮastern white pine is Michigan’s State tree and can be found in almost every county of the Upper and Lower Peninsula. More on the Hemlock here from Michigan DNR. They are oval-shaped and the scales of the seed cone are smooth. Compared to other seed cones from other species within the pine family, the cones on the hemlock are small in size. Like all members of the pine family, the eastern hemlock has a seed cone. The ridges on the bark are scaly and flat-topped, forming plates. The undersides of the needles have 2 stomatal bands, which look like 2 “racing stripes”, going from the base of the needle to the tip of the needle.Įastern hemlock’s bark is thick with a reddish-brown coloration. They are flat and attached to a small “peg” on the stem. The needles on the Eastern hemlock are attached singly. They are often found in small groups on small hills or in ravines. When mature, the trees are pyramidal in shape and can reach heights of up to 70 to 100 ft. HemlockĮastern hemlock is a coniferous tree in the pine family (Pinaceae). The red maple’s samaras are small in size and the two wings form a narrow “v” shape. The fruit of a red maple is called a samara, more commonly known as “helicopters” due to the swirling motion they make as they fall to the ground. ![]() A unique characteristic is a “bullseye” pattern that can sometimes be seen farther up their trunk. Older trunks are rough-ridged and dark gray. The red maple’s bark is smooth, thin and light colored when young. Some trees have easily identifiable bark, but the red maple can be somewhat tricky to identify. The leaves are a bright green on the upper side and a silvery-green on the underside. The leaves are commonly seen with 3 lobes, but they can have up to 5. The leaves of red maples are lobed with serrate leaf margins. The red maple is also a common ornamental tree, being used in landscaping and in urban areas, highly popular for its fall coloration. It is a very aggressive colonizing species and can be found in a wide range of forest types. The red maple is an extremely common species found throughout all of Michigan. Read more on Beech trees here from the Michigan DNR. Other ways to identify this tree when the leaves fall off are by its long pointed winter buds. Its leaves turn yellow and start to fall off making it a deciduous tree. Its leaves are oval, toothed at the edge, and come to a tip. This can kill the tree because it stops nutrients and water from traveling through the trunk (girdling), so it is best to refrain from writing on this tree or any tree. The sugar maple’s leaves turn yellow, orange, or red in the fall.Īmerican beech is recognizable by its smooth grayish thin bark and often seen with writing on it. The leaves are a dark yellowish green above and a lighter green color on the underside. The lobes near the base of the leaf tend to be wider and more rounded in shape. Sugar maple has leaves that are usually 5-lobed. The common name stems from the sugar maple being used for maple syrup and sugar production. In northern hardwood forests, it is a dominant species because it is quite tolerant of shade. Sugar maple is a common species found throughout the entirety of Michigan, though it is not a generalist like the red maple. To help you identify what you're looking at, we've created a tree guide with information from the Michigan DNR. Several other types of trees are found around the state. ![]() Related: 11 invasive species to watch out for in Michigan The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees - three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S. Michigan is one of the best states for trees. ![]()
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