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Tree identification assistance

  • 11-12-2014 11:31AM
    #1
    rekhib
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi there,

    Apologies if this is in the wrong forum but I saw a similar thread and was wondering if any experts could identify this type of tree for me.

    s25.postimg.org/7rpnayiy7/tree.jpg (not allowed post links)

    It's in Leinster (Dublin Mountains) if that helps at all. I was thinking Rowan but just not sure. Many thanks.


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  • #2
    greysides
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,047 Mod ✭✭✭✭greysides


    rekhib wrote: »
    Hi there,

    Apologies if this is in the wrong forum but I saw a similar thread and was wondering if any experts could identify this type of tree for me.

    s25.postimg.org/7rpnayiy7/tree.jpg (not allowed post links)

    .

    tree.jpg

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  • #3
    CaptainAhab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭CaptainAhab


    The two broadleaves appear to be common ash (Fraxinus excelsior), not sure of the conifer, would be better to see more foliage and the crown shape.


  • #4
    rekhib
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭rekhib


    Thanks @greysides for posting the full picture.

    That's great @CaptainAhab, let me see if I can get a better picture of the whole tree (and a close up of some foliage) the next time I'm up there - thanks again for your help.


  • #5
    Reindeer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Reindeer


    To easily identify a tree, you want clear photos of the tree itself, leaves/needles, bark, and fruit.


  • #6
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,293 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    keep an eye out in SH bookshops/charity shops for John Kilbrackens book "the easy way to tree recognition" Worth snapping up if found.


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