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Title: Tree ID
Post by: Miller-Thinner2 on February 12, 2024, 04:45:46 PM

This pic was posted on a Facebook group and it started a big debate. I think it's a birch as do many others The admins of Group say it's Aspen.
What's your thoughts and why?
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/34622/1000026628.jpg)

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: beenthere on February 12, 2024, 06:06:28 PM

Birch.
Why? because it looks like birch and does not look like aspen.

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: SwampDonkey on February 12, 2024, 06:57:02 PM

Yes, it's obvious to us including the OP it's birch. But when making a case we often point out the characteristics that make it so. A number of things in this case the OP and I have shared. If we say 'it looks like a birch', it reminds me of Monty Python and the witch scene. But then they explain why she's a witch. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: Ron Scott on February 14, 2024, 05:33:53 PM

Paper Birch. The white papery loose bark and limb character. Aspen has firm shades of green bark.

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: caveman on February 25, 2024, 09:40:43 AM

You may find more clarification at 1:10 in the video linked below.
Neature Walk - Episode 1 (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm3JodBR-vs)

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