HOW TO IDENTIFY TREES IN WINTER (Part 2) // Tree identification using their bark and other clues

Winter tree identification by its bark can be fun and rewarding. The bark provides several clues to make a proper tree ID in winter. There are many species of tree that you can ID from a tree's bark. We go over several examples of tree identification such as cottonwood, striped maple, white pine, hophornbeam, scots pine, sweet birch, and tulip tree.
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Peterson A Field Guide to Eastern Trees
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The Sibley Guide to Trees:
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[@OutsideChronicles]

Even though the leaves are gone, we can still have fun identifying trees using their bark and some other clues. Remember the acronym MAD for Maple, Ash, and Dogwood. They are the only genera of trees that have opposite twig patterns. Some say MAD Buck, because Buckeye's also have an opposite twig pattern, but we do not see those in the NE. Also, remember W-H-I-T-E has 5 letters and White Pines have 5 needles in a bundle. Hope you enjoyed this video!

[@BackcountryPaddler]

The rule of 5 is one I won't forget now!

[@OutsideChronicles]

@@BackcountryPaddler WHITE and looks like burnt cornflakes or potato chips seems to stick in people's minds.

[@timobrien2738]

Paired with the first video, your winter guides are very informative and useful. You not only identify but also push us in the right direction to identify others and distinguish from lookalikes. Thanks much.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks for the kind words. I really love trees and learning about them. The best way to remember them is to teach or make videos. Glad you found value. See you outside!

[@tglenn13]

Perfect follow-up, the natural beauty of the New York landscape is not as commonly recognized as it should be. Great lessons from your part of the country. We share many like trees in eastern Ohio. Enjoyed the video lesson.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks, in Ohio you need to use the MAD-Buck pneumonic since you have Buckeyes and they have an opposite twig pattern.

[@tglenn13]

@@OutsideChronicles I'm learning more now. Different perspectives give light to details often overlooked. "You will never find what you're not looking for"

[@margiebenevento6571]

Thank you so much, Mike. I was just saying on my hike at Tuscarora today that I wish I knew more about tree identification. You are awesome.

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure, start with the common species in our area. I have two videos covering many of them. Then I would suggest the two books listed in the description because then you will be noticing species out of the norm in no time.

[@TotalCatskills]

Another great one. Thanks, Mike.

[@OutsideChronicles]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment. Any new favorite trees?

[@PappaMike-vc1qv]

Very nice video, great shots and informative. Thanks for motivating me to get out there.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks, it was a beautiful first snow of the year. I appreciate the nice comment and glad some tree id motivates you to get out there. Winter is my favorite time to hike.

[@DumbyTheWizard]

Great video, thanks!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks! See you outside.

[@BackcountryPaddler]

Definitely coming next time you do a Tree ID hike! This video is great Mike. I'll probably end up watching this one a few times this winter before hiking. Your an excellent teacher. 👏

[@OutsideChronicles]

Thanks! You are always welcome!

[@anthonybeckman9665]

Excellent video. Very helpful. Scots pine is one of my favorite trees in the northeast. Looking forward to the winter challenge.

[@OutsideChronicles]

I like the shaggy ones! I am looking forward to the winter challenge too. Hope you can catch our Facebook Live event on Wednesday.

[@alexhidel3732]

If you get a chance check out Ampersand Mountain, (in between Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake) in the Adirondack mountains, it is an old growth forest. Never been logged before. Big trees in there. I found some big ones.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Ampersand is a good mountain. Unfortunately I was doing an Ultra when I climbed it and really did not notice. Ironically, Ampersand has bald summit because it was logged for a cabin. I am very fortunate to live near Zoar Valley, one of the few true old growth forests in NYS. See you outside!

[@alexhidel3732]

@@OutsideChronicles I have climbed ampersand mountain almost 800 times since about 2001. I climbed it 94 times so far in 2022. I love the workout I get from it. I saw two bears this summer climbing it. You should climb it again and take your time if your in the area again. The trail is like a walking path and there is a 200 yard man made rock staircase up the steep part. Hope I see you up there.

[@Cincinnati-Alan]

What about the Harlow guide?

[@OutsideChronicles]

I have not used that guide, but am willing to check it out. It looks like it is full color? That is what I really like about the Sibley guide. The illustrations are really well done and are full color. I use the Peterson's guide for its dichotomous key.

[@Cincinnati-Alan]

@@OutsideChronicles It’s an old guide, originally published in 1946, with black and white photos and illustrations, but as a Botanist I have found it very helpful