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Winter Buds and Twigs

Winter Buds and Twigs

Trees can be identified by their appearance particularly by their twigs and buds in the dormant season. Some genera are easily confused and features which distinguish one genus from another are shown below.  

Winter Buds and Twigs

Winter Buds and Twigs
Fagus sylvatica
Acer platanoides
Prunus 'Amanogawa'
Fraxinus excelsior
Quercus robur (Pendunculate Oak).
Acer pseudoplatanus with distinctive green buds.
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
Juglans regia (Walnut)
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)
Tilia spp.

Landscape Trees

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