what type of tree?

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Can anyone identify these leaves? They are from seperate trees and i found them in Western Pa

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2007-07-19 03:27:59 · 2 answers · asked by *lil' leasha lu* 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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The leaf on the left appears to be black oak, Quercus velutina, but to be sure you should look for light yellow to tan hairs on the back of the leaf along the mid-rib. If there are no hairs then it is a red oak.
The leaf on the right is box elder, Acer negundo, a relative of maples.

2007-07-19 03:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by keil617 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Quercus rubra Northern Red Oak. Acer negundo Boxelder

2007-07-19 15:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by glenn t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋