Also, Scarlet Oak trees grow in sandy areas or areas with gravel on the ground.Īs we continue and look over to the right, you'll see two leaves from the Black Walnut, Juglans nigra, and the Butternut White Walnut, Juglans cinerea. Looking at the leaf of the Scarlet Oak, Quercus coccinea, you will find a thin, delicate blade with lobes sometimes almost enclosing oval spaces. This leaf will not be found in the Eastern United States. The Jack Oak is found on higher ground and the lower branches are usually dead. The Jack Oak or Hill's Oak, Quercus ellipsoidalis, has dark green leaves and can be seen on untidy-looking trees. It's leaves are usually 3" to 4" and 5-lobed with a wedge-shaped base.
These trees are found in lowland areas with moderate shading. The Pin Oak, Quercus palustris, is found in the northern part of the U.S. Over to the left, you'll see leaves from three different types of oak trees. The leaf surface is smooth and the teeth of the blade are irregular sizes. The Red Maple is found on the prairie edge and northeast part of the U.S. It tolerates moderate shading from other trees around it. The top leaf is from the Silver Maple which is found usually near the banks of ponds and lakes. Let's begin by taking a look at two particular leaves from the Silver Maple, Acer saccharinum, and the Red Maple, Acer rubrum. The tiny green maps of North America near each leaf tell you where you can find the particular trees. Even though the leaves are green, they'll be different colors in the fall. Remember, these are all deciduous trees, which means that their leaves change color and fall off in the winter.
All the leaves discussed are found on the North American continent. This mini guide will help you identify particular trees by the shape of their leaves. TJ's West Virginia Leaves - Moon_Beams4us *West Virginia Leaves*
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