Tree News

When you head into the woods across most of Pennsylvania and find a tree with opposite leaves, it is most likely a maple or an ash. If the leaves are simple, it would be a maple and, if compound, an ash. There are exceptions to this rule, and in future posts I will cover those exceptions (buckeyes and catalpas).

I offer the comparison of ash and maple tree leaves as a demonstration of how easy it can be to start mastering tree identification. It is only a first step, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised with your increased level of awareness with respect to trees if you start with that tidbit.