There was was a similar thread on another forum that seemed pretty popular. There seems to be a lot of knowledge and intrest in tree species with our folks on the forum.But I'll start this one by posting the first tree of the day. You can post a tree that you already can identify and see if anyone else can guess it or post one that you are unsure of and hopefully get some help identifying it.
Try to post some clues or hints, such as the general part of the state, description of where it's growing, anything else that may be helpful.
The first tree will be a common species that is found throughout the state and is native to NC
The young trees have horizontal lenticles (the lines in the bark).
The leaves are simple with serrate or finely serrate margins ( the edges are not smooth)and they have an alternate arrangement. The tree has white flowers in the spring and a dark purple to black fruit that is currently on the tree. The fruit is ate by a variety of wildlife.
As the tree grows it gets a scaly appearance, but may have a few of the horizontal lenticles.
This is a popular timber species and has unique colored wood that is used in a variety of woodworking items. In NC, the best quality is typically in the mountains above 3500+/- feet
Try to post some clues or hints, such as the general part of the state, description of where it's growing, anything else that may be helpful.
The first tree will be a common species that is found throughout the state and is native to NC
The young trees have horizontal lenticles (the lines in the bark).
The leaves are simple with serrate or finely serrate margins ( the edges are not smooth)and they have an alternate arrangement. The tree has white flowers in the spring and a dark purple to black fruit that is currently on the tree. The fruit is ate by a variety of wildlife.
As the tree grows it gets a scaly appearance, but may have a few of the horizontal lenticles.
This is a popular timber species and has unique colored wood that is used in a variety of woodworking items. In NC, the best quality is typically in the mountains above 3500+/- feet