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Leaf Identification Quiz

Whether it is watching them change color or removing them from the lawn and garden area, the fall season brings increased attention to leaves.

The following five questions show pictures of different leaves associated with common trees. Click on the circle next to a tree name that matches the picture and description provided for each question.

Each leaf is represented by only one type of tree. When you are finished, click on the results button to see your score.

1. The tree associated with this leaf inspired Joyce Kilmer to write a poem that started, "I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree".

a. Alder Tree
b. Ash Tree
c. Oak Tree
d. Redwood Tree
e. Sequoia Tree



2. Many things can be written about this tree, two immediately come to mind.

Types of this tree can have either large or small leaves. Sometimes breakfast also brings this tree's leaf to mind.


a. Peppercorn Tree
b. Pine Tree
c. Maple Tree
d. Oak Tree
e. Cherry Tree



3. You will not strike out if you get this question wrong.

The tree in question might have a relative in the baseball business.


a. Hardleaf Howard Tree
b. Oak Tree
c. Maple Tree
d. Ash Tree
e. Ponderosa Pine



4. This tree literally helps people spice up their lives.

a. Bay Tree
b. Lemon Tree
c. Peppercorn Tree
d. Spicebush Tree
e. Ponderosa Pine



5. The type of tree associated with these leaves is often used as a Christmas Tree.

a. Fir Tree (genus Abies)
b. Pine Tree (genus Pinus)
c. Ash Tree
d. Fruit Tree
e. Juniper Tree



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