Tree Identification

Before you can properly care for a tree and/or identify why it is unhealthy you need to know what kind of tree you have. There are a variety of characteristics such as the leaf shape, leaf fall color, flowers, fruit, buds, bark, and tree shape that can be utilized to identify different tree species. This site will provide information on many different tree characteristics, and links that will actually help identify the trees in your yard.

Off-Site Web Resources

• Key to Trees of Iowa
• Identification of Hardwood Trees in Iowa,*.pdf
• Identification of Conifer Trees in Iowa,*.pdf
• Tree Detectives,*.pdf
• What Tree Is That? (Arbor Day Foundation)
• Tree Identification Links

Buckeye Leaf

Swamp White Oak Acorn

European Larch Cones