Tree Identification

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Sweetgum

Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
September 19, 2005
We novice IDers were surprised that this was not a maple tree because of the leaf shape. The sweetgum tree is a part of the witch-hazel family. It is not native to this area of North America.



posted by Sherri Lavender at 5:19 PM

5 Comments:

  • So now we get the funny pictures with Glenn "hiding" behind the tree. Witch Hazel is good stuff!

    By Blogger Tracy, at 6:13 PM  

  • The pic of Glenn hiding behind the tree is a hoot. You guys seem to have done a great job with your tree id'ing and in capturing some nice photos for documentation. This has actually been interesting (contrary to your thoughts in your first post). Thanks for sharing.

    By Blogger Dale, at 5:42 AM  

  • how cool. .

    sweet gum, i haven't heard of that one.

    are you getting into the Latin names, genus, cultivars etc. ?witch hazel is great to have in the fridge, for scrapes, rashes and swellings, etc.

    By Blogger kathryn, at 8:29 AM  

  • there's this tree I've always wondered what it is!!! Its a block away from here. . it has these long, pod-like seed casings. . maybe you could identify it for me some day? We have 2 black walnuts out at the front of our house (on our neighbour's property).

    By Blogger kathryn, at 8:01 AM  

  • so Glenn you playing Peek-A-Boo or what.

    I have really enjoyed looking at these trees and learning something new.

    I have hear of sweetgum tree before but had no idea it is where witch hazel came from.

    as everyone has said it is wonderful for rashes.

    Oh I hope you will keep on doing this back here when you are home.

    By Blogger Alexis, at 9:45 PM  

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