Since most deciduous trees drop their leaves in the winter, what clues can we use? Remember to look at the three “Bs" — branches, bark and buds — for all of the information you need.

Bark can look different as a tree matures or based on growing conditions. It can be tricky to use bark to identify a young tree. But there is another way to tell: scratch and sniff.

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Mature bark (the oldest, most mature is found on the lowest part of the stem or trunk) is easier to use as a comparison, as bark on saplings or young trees of most species is usually smooth.

About 40 of us met in the center conference room where Sly had on display various twigs and needles. He showed us the clues to identification that those tree parts provided. Then we went for a ...