Question 1

How to identify a tree in winter?

Accepted Answer

Conifers don’t change in winter, so look for needles and bark patterns. For broadleaf trees, focus on bud arrangement (alternate, opposite, or whorled), bud shape, color, and size. Look at the bark, fruits, and seeds (if any), and consider the overall trunk structure.

Question 2

Can the tree identifier give the wrong result?

Accepted Answer

Results are accurate in up to 98% of cases. However, incorrect results are still possible. If you believe that’s the case, try uploading the photo again. If that doesn’t help, consider sending a photo to our expert via live chat.

Question 3

How to identify a tree by its bark?

Accepted Answer

Consider the texture. See if it’s smooth (common for beech and magnolia family), peeling horizontally (common in birches) or vertically (common in sycamores), furrowed (common in ash trees, oaks, and some maples), or plated (very common in pines, black cherry, and some maples).

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