Tree Leaf Collection

Lauren Chidester
Tree of Heaven
Ailanthus altissima Swingle
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Numerous tiny flowers, large clusters of winged seeds, spreads
aggressively and it’s dried bark is used in medicine
Horse Chestnut
Aesculs hippocastanum L.
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Large tree with large clusters of white flowers, the leaves
are used for arthritis.
Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides Michx.
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Medium sized tree, silver grey bark, leaves tremble in the wind,
the wood fiber is used to make boxes.
English Oak
Quercus robur L.
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Large tree with a short trunk and acorns, its wood is
used in flooring and wooden barrels
Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo biloba L.
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Small to medium fan shaped leaves, used to treat
migraine headaches
Southern Catalpa
Catalpa bignonioides Walter
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Large tree with large leaves, long seed pods, the flowers are used
to treat asthma.
Silktree
Albizia julibrissin Druazz
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Small tree, fern like leaves, invasive, also called the
mimosa tree, the bark has medicinal properties.
Goldenrain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm.
May 23, 2018
Deciduous
Medium size tree, self sows so it becomes a problem in
some areas, its flowers are used in medicine.
Blue Spruce
Picea pungens Engelm.
May 23, 2018
Coniferous
Large evergreen, also called Colorado Spruce, popular as
Christmas trees.
Sweet Cherry
Prunus avium L.
May 16, 2018
Deciduous
Large fruit tree of the rose family, reddish brown trunk, its fruit is
edible.
Silver Maple
Acer saccharinum L.
May 16, 2018
Deciduous
Tall, fast growing tree, one of the most common trees in the US,
dense clusters of flowers in the spring, its wood is used for
furniture.
Norway Maple
Acer platanoides L.
May 16, 2018
Deciduous
This large tree has invasive traits, spread aggressively, its wood is
used for furniture.