How to Identify Trees in the Winter (Part 2)

[@eqlzr2]

I enjoyed both parts of this video. I've always been an outdoors person--hiked, hunted, and fished in the midwest and elsewhere, including Australia and Hawaii. On and off I'll take a crack at trying to learn the names and uses of things, and I always end up giving up because eventually, I can't be bothered. Every now and then, something will come back to me and I can amaze my friends and astound my enemies. The other day, for example, I was hiking and came upon a big old California Live Oak. Lots of them out here, actually; part of the "riparian" woodlands. They're a very handsome large spreading tree, often with very big low-growing heavy branches splitting off the main trunk. I was standing there looking at the tree, and suddenly I spotted a little chunk of bark that looked out of place. It was high enough so I could just barely reach it, so of course I reached up and pulled it off. Danged if there wasn't an Altoids tin attached to the back of that piece of bark, and a magnet stuck on the tree trunk that held the whole thing up in the tree. Anyway, I opened that little tin up, and what do you think I found? A one-thousand dollar bill!! Just kidding. There was actually just a couple of little army men, a couple quarters, a plastic ring like a kid might get at the dentist, and a rolled up paper geocache log. ;-) Whew, almost got a whole bunch of people started pulling bark off oak trees, didn't I?

[@AdventureArchives]

Rick Rabies - Can't respond directly again, but haha, sorry about that. Yeah, maybe I will do another video on conifers some time, or another vid on deciduous trees next winter. Lemme know if there's any info you're curious to know! --Andrew

[@CornerTalker]

INDEX White Oak 0:16 American Sycamore 1:19 Honey Locust 2:03 Black Walnut 3:00 Hackberry 4:01 Osage Orange 5:04

[@3nertia]

Shit, someone beat me to it! Lol! Good on you!

[@wildcache]

It is currently late January in Cincinnati, and I am having a blast in the woods behind my house. Thanks for the great videos!

[@kittyfruitloop8264]

Absolutely, love your videos and calm, quiet informative approach. I love nature lovers like you! Please keep making videos like this!

[@johnagen3688]

That was excellent! !! So glad I watched part 1 and 2!!! So helpful! And end rant so spot on!

[@EagleJim62]

Very informative stuff. I know many of these trees already after having studied tree id in order to help finding mushrooms that are associated with certain trees. I live in SE PA and for the life of me cannot find Elm trees that are associated with Morels. You're right about appreciating nature. We should all take more time to appreciate the beauty.

[@sobas8411]

Thanks a lot for this i just wrote all this info down on my book so i can learn everything

[@amandakilbourne2261]

Thanks for these!! Really helped me study for my class.

[@AdventureArchives]

Glad it could help!

[@tgreenejams]

Another great video, thank you!

[@tuitej]

Well done. Very educational.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Bro, you're fierce! :)...You're someone that sees the forest AND the trees...:)...;)...

[@bigfootbushcraft7063]

Thanks my brother of bushcraft for part1&2 of this topic. Im working on this skill myself for a bow so I found this very helpful so thank you.

[@AdventureArchives]

Absolutely! Let us know how the bowmaking goes! Thanks so much for watching, and I'm glad it was helpful--Andrew

[@TailEnd88]

Good video. I know trees by leaf and seed, so to see it this way is a good challenge. Now I just wish there were more tree species out here in the mountain west.

[@yayabrazie]

Loved your videos! I am in dendro right now and I am really enjoying learning it. Your videos are very helpful! Thanks for uploading!

[@AdventureArchives]

yayabrazie Thanks so much! Really glad they're helping. I hope the dendrology class is fun - I love those sorts of classes. Thanks for watching! --Andrew

[@ellenmccormack8138]

Thank you very well done!

[@BonafideToolJunkie]

Sycamores can get extremely large. You would think you would get a lot of lumber from one, but the tree typically has hollow areas all throughout. Animals take advantage of those hollow areas.

[@AdventureArchives]

Paul Weatherby Supposedly, very close to wear I live is one of the largest sycamores in the US. It's in some hard to reach area, though, and I couldn't find it last time I looked. Thanks for watching --Andrew

[@SparkyMcBiff]

This is some great info! I've been looking for a good reference for identifying trees in winter and your videos are perfect because you certainly know your stuff. You did a great presentation (and great editing by the way).

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it :) If you're interested, you should check out our Full Episodes - they're backpacking trips and a lot of them have some good plant information: kzbin.info/aero/PLIuN82hcBpY13us_Gly95Qg_ph6Zlmi4G Thanks for watching!

[@hardcornpour]

Most informative videos on the topic that I've found! Thank you so much!!!

[@metalandwood4u]

I've lived in Atlanta many years and now in Louisiana. The white oaks are completely different. The flakey bark in Atlanta are long and wide. In Louisiana the bark is shorter and more narrow. Damn then you mentioned honey locust.....my favorite....those are not in range in Atlanta by the range maps but I did find two....one I posted on u tb.

[@AdventureArchives]

Interesting! I remember seeing some live oaks when I was in Louisiana, but I wasn't in any woods at the time and didn't get a close look at the white oaks. Honey locusts are very pretty. Do they grow them ornamentally down in Atlanta? Cheers! -Andrew

[@stevecooper8121]

I don't think that was a Osage Orange . They are native to Texas.So my money is on a Black Locust. I have cut up a few of them for firewood .

[@windschaser101]

Thanks for another great video! I just found out I am allergic to Maplewood. Thought it would be a great idea to learn how to identify trees since I am planning some big hikes next year! Keep up the great work! Love all the videos!

[@bobvanecek2028]

Some great info Thanks !

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Thank you - informative, nicely presented. Very cool.

[@jamesa6272]

It’s very tough telling tree bark apart some look very similar

[@CODOutdoors]

These videos are awesome! Thank's for sharing your knowledge!

[@gregoryluckert9969]

Well produced! Thank you.

[@billfleming1409]

The Osage Orange is also called a hedge apple!

[@thedruiddiaries6378]

Love this series. Thank you.

[@maydanlex]

Informative and entertaining. Thanks!

[@1974HondaCB350F]

Really enjoyed both of your videos :) I feel like we would get along really well. It's cool to see how much you enjoy just meandering through the woods and admiring the little things. Checked out your channel and am super impressed at all of you adventure videos!! Just went out to identify my first tree today and i think i found some type of buckeye (Ohio?). It is winter but still had leaves hanging on: compound palmate, about 5 leaflets per leaf, short tree. Anyways, hopefully on my next backpacking trip i will be able to know more about what grows in the area i'm walking through. Thanks for taking the time to post this! Peace from Lawrence, KS

[@AdventureArchives]

+Jake Bruce Thank you so much for your kind words! That sounds like buckeye to me - did the bark have sort of a plastery look to it? Have fun learning to ID trees - it's like learning a new language! Thanks so much for watching :) Cheers! -Andrew

[@Yacob-yl1hv]

Great videos you have turned me into a fan of yours.Well done sir

[@AdventureArchives]

Justice Servedd Thank you very much :) Glad you enjoyed it.

[@CoyoteRidge]

I watched both parts very well done , subbed

[@drew856856]

awsome video thankyou very much for part 1 and 2.

[@gtrzndrumsgtrzndrums942]

What tree would look dark, very much resemble a walnut tree in the winter, but when you go to touch/check the bark for the dark chocolate characteristic of a walnut, you are surprised by a very hard concrete feeling bark that is hard to chip and if you are even able to get a piece off would have a more of an orange color. I have many of these trees on my property and wonder what they are... from your video I am suspect white oak could be a candidate. Love your videos by the way, I have learned quite a bit and spent some time in the woods which is a nice disconnect from the day to day hustle.

[@italRotty]

nice job ! enjoyed the video and learned some cool things thanks !

[@pipemonkey1]

Excellent!!! Thank you.

[@phillipmerritt1428]

THANKS another good video. Keep them coming. Have did the thing in summer? I hope so. Gingdah

[@jamisgood21]

OMG I want that Osage Orange for firewood when it dies!

[@jamisgood21]

@Josh Noss Shit nothing wrong with Black Locust! That's an excellent wood. Takes forever and a day to dry though. I never seen an Osage Orange either.

[@johnrecker7737]

Do you have more videos like this! It's sooooo great and informative!!

[@debbiecozo7151]

Nice video - relatively easy intro to winter identification. Any chance of doing a video that focuses on younger trees? We’re trying to clear some woodland in NW Illinois of invasive trees/plants but young versions of trees and shrubs are confusing as the trees change appearance as they age.

[@zube2007]

Thanks for the video. I was curious about a tree in my front yard that was planted by the town I live in. It looks like it is a Hackberry.

[@AdventureArchives]

You're very welcome Zubair!

[@TracyRose]

Thank you. I have a photo of tree that I do not know the name of and need to know, it will be featured in a photo book. Is there anyway I could send you the pic for you to name? Thank you

[@JahSqu3z]

I love your content man.. keep it up.

[@yukonheart]

REAL NICE JOB !!!

[@carlmartin1]

What a great video!!!!

[@marianeufeld1627]

I love God's nature too🌳 in all the Trees🌴 God bless you 🙏

[@robertsheffey8894]

Well said.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks much! And thanks for watching

[@lazartodd1]

great video!

[@therrienmichael08]

I was pretty proud of myself today. Identified a red oak by a fallen leaf.

[@kan-zee]

love the ending message..cheers ;-)

[@AdventureArchives]

Kanzee Thanks so much!

[@mikecarter4061]

could you help with identifying a tree for me. dark bark with white check marks

[@angelofloveiam50]

love andrewwwwwwwwwwww keep up teaching us more botany flora and fauna

[@illduitmyself]

WHAT?!?!? no part 3? coooooooome on

[@sipapito]

New sub,thanks for the video great job.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much for subbing! Glad you liked the video :) Cheers! -Andrew

[@Donnybrook10]

love your vids...you have a new sub

[@AdventureArchives]

Donnybrook10 Thank you so much! Glad you like them, and thanks for subscribing.

[@stevehall8903]

Do you have any videos on rot resistant trees and specialty trees for lumber? I've got a small farm and a five acre lot, I'd like to be able to make my own fence posts and procure my own lumber.

[@AdventureArchives]

+Steve Hall Hmm, I dont have any videos on that, but I do know that lots of conifers are pretty rot-resistant because of the resin in them. Thinks like pine, cedar, cypress etc. I'm reading that black locust, osage orange, and yews are good too. Here's something I just pulled up: web.utk.edu/~tfpc/publicat/decay.htm Hope this helps! Thanks for watching :) -Andrew

[@stevehall8903]

+AdventureArchives Thanks a bunch!

[@dankelly3588]

Steve Hall try cedar

[@corygroothousen5955]

Make more ! Or make a book !

[@ratfacekick]

Hey man Ive been having trouble finding distinctions between buckeye and maple in the winter. Im worried Im going to tap a poisonous tree. What's a good tip for identifying buckeye when the ground is covered in ice?

[@AdventureArchives]

***** Buckeye's bark looks sort of like plaster to me, with no distinct patterns. Maple has sort of more of a regular horizontal pattern in the striations, and can become a lot more ridgey/platey. Also, if I recall correctly, the opposite branching of a buckeye is usually like a Y shape, while the maple will have multiple opposite branching twigs along a branch. Finally, buckeye buds are pretty large with regular scales and a pinkish color, while maple buds are pretty small (although red maple usually has very visible red buds this time of year) Hope this helps!

[@AdventureArchives]

***** I should add that, in my experience, buckeye has sort of a white-ish or light grey colored bark, while maple is a darker grey color. In general, at least.

[@ratfacekick]

That was the best response ever! Thanks man! I couldnt find that info anywhere. You're referring to the yellow buckeye as well? Because from what Ive read, yellow buckey is harder to distinguish.

[@AdventureArchives]

***** As far as the buds go, yellow and ohio buckeye (and horse chestnut) all have large buds that can be distinguished from maple. I think the same goes for the branching pattern. I'm not 100% sure if the bark is like that for all of them, though. This website has links to detailed pages about the buckeyes and horsechestnut: forestry.ohiodnr.gov/buckeye I will say that the above page's bark pictures aren't super great. I think they get them from really old trees, but most of the trees you'll find aren't that old, and the bark looks different. Hope this helps! Also, if you post a picture of the tree in question (e.g. its bark, branches, etc.), I might be able to help ID maybe?

[@ratfacekick]

Your the best man. I think that pretty much cleared everything up for me. Ill post back if I've died.

[@ethanjohnson1049]

Holy crap! I thought the hackberry was a tree that had been attacked by a fungus so I would choose those when I needed green wood for camp-craft. Always confused me because it would be green. Is it possible for you to do a video contrasting the differences between poplar and maple trees? Thanks for everything, I have written down all these trees!

[@AdventureArchives]

+Echo_Outdoors Hey Echo, I'll try to do a video like that once we get some free time! But feel free to remind us in the comments if it's been a while :) Thank you so much for watching, I hope the video helps! And yeah, hackberry is a really weird tree. The little witch broom things are actually a fungus, but the bark just looks strange on its own, haha. Thanks again! -Andrew

[@ethanjohnson1049]

+AdventureArchives so the trees with the flat bark, like horizontal, are those what you're talking about?

[@AdventureArchives]

+Echo_Outdoors Wait, which trees?

[@ethanjohnson1049]

+AdventureArchives not sure how to describe them. I find them when they're saplings. all the branches and twigs have continuous fin off of each side, kind of like how turkey tail fungus is. really thin and flakey.

[@AdventureArchives]

Hmm, like a flat piece coming off of the twig itself? Could it be something like winged burning bush?

[@davidbrogan606]

Not having seen osage orange in a couple decades I didn't realize how much the bark looks like black locust. The orangish color of the lower bark gives it away, though.

[@AdventureArchives]

Actually, that one may very well have been black locust. I think there are both at that specific location. That said, they are very similar looking. Thanks for watching!

[@3nertia]

0:17 - White Oak 1:23 - American Sycamore 2:08 - Honey Locust 3:02 - Black Walnut 4:09 - Common Hackberry 5:08 - Osage Orange

[@daftnord4957]

"you can tell cuz the way it is. Heh, that's pretty neat"

[@jaysonwilliams3938]

He - with a little more tweaking - would be a great survivalist TV star

[@mandykal]

Can you tell me the 5 strongest trees? I want to built a tree house one day...

[@simplisticoutdoors9598]

i still dont know one specific tree

[@sethwarner2540]

I thought it was black locust...