what tree does this leaf belong to?

ZXcannon · 11th July 2008, 05:18 PM

i can not seem to find an answer to this question. i live in York Haven, PA. somebody please tell me what leaf this is...

Sylvatica · 12th July 2008, 04:25 AM

Could this be a Lime tree (Linden)

Roller · 12th July 2008, 05:31 AM

Hard to tell looks a bit like Capinus Betulas ''Hornbeam''

blair duncanson · 12th July 2008, 09:17 AM

Off top of the head i'd say some sort of Populus but very unsure. Any chance of more pics showing twig, buds, even the whole tree?

logmauler · 12th July 2008, 10:37 AM

lookin like a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) on that one

logmauler · 12th July 2008, 10:38 AM

the serrated edges are a little rounder than usual though...

ZXcannon · 12th July 2008, 12:16 PM

ok, ill take some more pictures and post them as soon as possible. thanks everyone!

treevet · 12th July 2008, 12:26 PM

Welcome you two! Get in there and have your say!

Bernard Keays · 12th July 2008, 06:34 PM

I'm not familar with trees in your area but it looks like a mulberry tree to me?

Is it decidious in winter?
Does it have either white, red, purple or black fruit?
Does it have white sap like a fig?
Is the bark light brown to orange in colour?
Is the wood yellow in colour?

TrueBlacktopp · 18th July 2008, 09:29 PM

im gonna have to agree with just that look at the leaf that it is a poplar, i'm thinking black poplar or know as cottonwood

Galbee · 19th July 2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueBlacktopp

im gonna have to agree with just that look at the leaf that it is a poplar, i'm thinking black poplar or know as cottonwood

i would say that its too long for a populus nigra they are generally short rounded leaves.
edges are rounded and only eight veins so would count out carpinus betulus(hornbeam)
possibly an ulmus procera (english elm)
we need some reference to size bark type fruiting bodies ect if you can
cheers
G

Sylvatica · 19th July 2008, 02:24 AM

I would discount both elm and hornbeam. The lamella is too smooth and thin for elm and there's not enough veins for a hornbeam. Poplar looks good,also Linden. And what about a Birch?

Galbee · 19th July 2008, 03:35 AM

Good point with the birch teeth are smaller between veins, but we have no size reference to go by

Sylvatica · 19th July 2008, 06:47 AM

The more i look at it the more I'm thinking Aspen!

Galbee · 19th July 2008, 09:48 AM

nah me old geordie mate the leaf is to elongated for an aspen they are more rounded with softer edges

Sylvatica · 19th July 2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galbee

nah me old geordie mate the leaf is to elongated for an aspen they are more rounded with softer edges

Now eh,i aint no geordie! I'm actually originally from the midlands. Aint no brummie either ...

ZXcannon · 19th July 2008, 06:19 PM

ok, everyone...i finally had the opportunity to take some more photos. thanks again in advance.

and here's a few pictures of the bark...i couldn't get to close thanks to the poison ivy growing on the tree.

sorry about the poor lighting...it was beyond dusk.

ZXcannon · 19th July 2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernard Keays

I'm not familar with trees in your area but it looks like a mulberry tree to me?

Is it decidious in winter?
Does it have either white, red, purple or black fruit?
Does it have white sap like a fig?
Is the bark light brown to orange in colour?
Is the wood yellow in colour?

decidious, yes.

no fruit that i know of.

white sap, unknown.

bark color, no, more of a gray color.

11th July 2008, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZXcannon I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PA Posts: 4	what tree does this leaf belong to? i can not seem to find an answer to this question. i live in York Haven, PA. somebody please tell me what leaf this is...

12th July 2008, 04:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 54	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? Could this be a Lime tree (Linden)

12th July 2008, 05:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 223	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? Hard to tell looks a bit like Capinus Betulas ''Hornbeam''

12th July 2008, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 120	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? Off top of the head i'd say some sort of Populus but very unsure. Any chance of more pics showing twig, buds, even the whole tree?

12th July 2008, 10:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
logmauler Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newport,KY Posts: 8	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? lookin like a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) on that one

12th July 2008, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
logmauler Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newport,KY Posts: 8	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? the serrated edges are a little rounder than usual though...

12th July 2008, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZXcannon I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PA Posts: 4	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? ok, ill take some more pictures and post them as soon as possible. thanks everyone!

12th July 2008, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
treevet Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 1,131	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? Welcome you two! Get in there and have your say!

12th July 2008, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bernard Keays Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasshouse Posts: 64	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? I'm not familar with trees in your area but it looks like a mulberry tree to me? Is it decidious in winter? Does it have either white, red, purple or black fruit? Does it have white sap like a fig? Is the bark light brown to orange in colour? Is the wood yellow in colour? __________________ Bernie Last edited by Bernard Keays : 13th July 2008 at 02:02 AM.

18th July 2008, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
TrueBlacktopp Sappling Join Date: May 2007 Location: White Rock, bc Posts: 27	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? im gonna have to agree with just that look at the leaf that it is a poplar, i'm thinking black poplar or know as cottonwood

19th July 2008, 02:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 54	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? I would discount both elm and hornbeam. The lamella is too smooth and thin for elm and there's not enough veins for a hornbeam. Poplar looks good,also Linden. And what about a Birch?

19th July 2008, 03:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Galbee Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 216	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? Good point with the birch teeth are smaller between veins, but we have no size reference to go by

19th July 2008, 06:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 54	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? The more i look at it the more I'm thinking Aspen!

19th July 2008, 09:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
Galbee Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 216	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? nah me old geordie mate the leaf is to elongated for an aspen they are more rounded with softer edges

19th July 2008, 06:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
ZXcannon I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PA Posts: 4	Re: what tree does this leaf belong to? ok, everyone...i finally had the opportunity to take some more photos. thanks again in advance. and here's a few pictures of the bark...i couldn't get to close thanks to the poison ivy growing on the tree. sorry about the poor lighting...it was beyond dusk.