The thin bark is a fine source of tinder for fire ... leaf will have white appearance while the top is typically a shiny green. Tree identification takes practice and patience.

The tree produces large, round, bumpy fruits, known as “hedge apples,” that are green to yellow-green and about 4-6 inches in diameter. Its bark is deeply ridged and orangish-brown ...

The tree produces small, lobed leaves that are shiny and green in color. The bark of the tree is interesting, with a rugged texture and a grayish-brown color. In the fall, the tree produces small ...