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Invasive, 3 lobes, V-shaped sinus’, Serrated margin, Red stem, Opposite branch pattern, Paired samaras, Small upright v-shape @ base, Small non distinct buds, Shade/cold tolerant
What is Sapindaceae Acer ginnala, Amur Maple?
Compound, odd pinnate leaf, serrated, Alternate branching, Pubescent branches, Not poisonous, but slightly, Seen in clusters, Cut one, more will grow, Gnarly looking base, Warty bark, No buds
What is Anacardiaceae Rhus typhina, Staghorn Sumac?
Not common on campus, Native to US, Resembles red maples, Pinnate base on lobes, Rounded margin, Needs well drained soil, Identical to arrow wood fruit, 3-4ft height, Likes moist areas
What is Adoxaceae Viburnum acerifolium, Mapleleaf Viburnum?
Woody species, Low ground cover, Odd, pinnate, compound leaf, ovate serrated leaf, Shade tolerant/ disturbance susceptible, 3 leaflets, “Leaves of 3, let it be”, Food source: berries
What is Anacardiaceae Toxicodendron radicans, Poison Ivy?
Opposite branching, Parallel venation, Smooth leaf margin, Valvate buds- scales, Small woody structure holding up reproductive buds, Native to Europe-not invasive, Black cherry fruit
What is Cornaceae Cornus mas, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood?
Deciduous holly, Obovate, serrated, thick leathery leaf, Alternate branching, Slight shade intolerant, Spreads in a circle, Fruit: green->red, only females have fruit
What is Aquifoliaceae Ilex verticillata, Common Winterberry?
Bigger leaves, 3 lobes, V-shaped sinuses, Identifiable buds, large cluster, redish in fall, Opposite branching, Young bark smooth/gray, Older bark cracked, No samaras, Shade tolerant
What is Sapindaceae Acer rubrum, Red Maple?
Doesn't peel, Alternate branching, Elongated apex, Serrated, pinnate leaf, Small green buds, Small in diameter, Always on the edge of a forest, Dark stain/armpit under branches, Small catkins & branches
What is Betulaceae Betula populifolia, Grey/Gray Birch?
5 lobes, U sinus, Opposite branch pattern, Few seeds, Slender and pointed terminal bud, Long ridged bark, Very sensitive dense wood, Shade tolerant, Moist cool environment
What is Sapindaceae Acer saccharum, Sugar Maple?
Light green leaves, silvery backside, Deep V shape sinuses, Reddish stem, Flood plains species, Shaggy peeling bark-> Old trees, 3-5 lobes, Horizontal samaras, Huge weak branches, Shade intolerant
What is Sapindaceae Acer saccharinum, Silver Maple?
Simple ovate pinnate leaf, doubly serrated, Alternate branching, Droopy branches, peeling/very shaggy bark, Shade intolerant, Small hairs on petiole
What is Betulaceae Betula nigra, River Birch?
Dentate leaf margin, Opposite branching, Parallel venation, Leaf turns dark red, Shade intolerant-forest edge, Dark blue drupe- birds eat them, Straight shoots like arrow shafts, 6-8 ft in height
What is Adoxaceae Viburnum dentatum, Arrowwood?
Shaggy golden bark, Single serrated, pinnate leaf, smells/tastes like spearmint, Bud resembles paper birch, Wind dispersed but usually after snowfall, Gap species-grows in forest when there’s an opening to the sky, Dense wood
What is Betulaceae Betula allegheniensis, Yellow Birch?
Doubly serrated, elliptical pinnate leaf, Large pointy brown scaly bud, Alternate branching, Catkin: female flower; wind dispersed seeds, Peeling white bark, Shade intolerant
What is Betulaceae Betula papyrifera, Paper Birch?
Broad base, large dark green leaves, 5-7 lobes, U shaped sinus, White sap in stem, 1 terminal bud: short/fat, green->dark purple, Opposite branching pattern, Big samaras, Braided bark, Tolerant of everything
What is Sapindaceae Acer platanoides, Norway Maple?
Doubly serrated, pinnate leaf, Shade intolerant, Bigger catkins (than beaked), Large shrub, Usually planted
What is Betulaceae Corylus americana, American Hazelnut?
Compound leaf w/ leaflets, 1 central vein w/ more coming off it, V shaped samara, Light green twig/stem-> turns dark purple in fall, Semi braided bark, Salmon color in cracks, Loves moisture-found near rivers/streams, Short small bud
What is Sapindaceae Acer negundo, Boxelder Maple?
Singly serrated pinnate , fruit resemble “hops”, Catkins: papery pocket w/seed inside, Light brown, shaggy, bark in vertical strips-distinctive, Buds: large green->brown, Super shade tolerant, Dense wood, Common in NE
What is Betulaceae Ostrya virginiana, Ironwood/ Hophornbeam?
Leaf: doubly serrated, pinnate, Shade tolerant, Fuzzy papery leaf, Shrub, Catkins: hang down, tiny, will stay on during winter, Only shrub w catkins
What is Betulaceae Corylus cornuta, Beaked Hazelnut?
Big leaf shrub, Cordate parallel serrated pinnate leaf, Opposite branching, No bud scales, Grows in dense forest, Rare in unity, Common in western ME, Shade tolerant, Grows in thickets, Orange “buds”
What is Adoxaceae Viburnum lantanoides, Hobblebush?
Alternate branching, Shade tolerant, Edge species, Fruit: red stemmed drupes, Very dark blue drupes, Small tree, 20ft height, 3-5 inch diameter, Smoothish Olive green bark:Turns dark purple
What is Cornaceae Cornus alternifolia, Pagoda Dogwood/ Alternate Leaf Dogwood?
INVASIVE, Opposite branching, Small elliptical leaf w/entire leaf margin, Fruit: red berry, Shade tolerant, No bud, Grows anywhere, Bark: light tan, shaggy
What is Caprifoliaceae Lonicera morrowii, Morrow's Honeysuckle?
Non invasive, Not common on campus, Large leaf: serrated, Veins arch up, Parallel venation, Leaf gets smaller towards end of shoot, Turns purplish, Flowers hang down under leaf, flower will remain on shoot during fall, Semi shade tolerant, Opposite branching
What is Caprifoliaceae Diervilla lonicera, Northern Bush Honeysuckle?
Bog species, Around moist wetlands, Doubly serrated pinnate leaf, Raised veins, Valvate bud, Pinkish brown bark, Large shrub, Female catkins: almost pine cones, Nitrogen fixer-not legume, Shade intolerant
What is Betulaceae Alnus incana, Speckled Alder?
Compound odd pinnate leaf-serrated, Opposite branching, Parallel venation, rachis -purple, 2 parallel globular buds, Edge species, Big bright red berries, Orangey pith, Orange lenticels on new growth, Shade intolerant
What is Adoxaceae Sambucus racemosa, Redberried Elder?