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At Classic City Arborists, we’ve done all the homework and taken all the tests to learn as much about the different kinds of trees as we can stuff into our finite heads—it’s our job, after all! But being able to determine what kind of tree you’re looking at can also be a useful skill for anyone to have, even if you aren’t an arborist.
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HickoryHickory trees, when left to their own devices, can get massive. We’re talking heights over 60 feet and crown spans of more than 40 feet on average! There a bunch of different species of hickories native to Georgia and the Southeast, including their cousins, the pecan tree.
Hickories are also characterized by their bark, which has ridges that are universally vertical, rather than horizontal.
Any oak is pretty easy to recognize by lobed leaves. These lobes can be rounded or spiky, kind of like the maple leaf, but they’re always long and skinny. Oaks also have ridged gently ridged bark—not fissured, mind you. You won’t find massive cracks you could stick a penny into. Think rough, or bumpy.
To learn more about some of the other species of trees you’ll find around our lovely little Athens, check out our Tree of the Month articles. If you have a tree you’re concerned about, be it one of these species or otherwise, check out our guide on how to identify if your tree is in decline. Or, contact us to schedule a free estimate! AuthorEmily Casuccio is sister and sister-in-law to Rebekah and Scott Rushing, and has over half a decade of experience in copywriting, copyediting, proofreading, and developmental storyboarding. She's worked with both published and undiscovered authors on both fiction and nonfiction, and takes pride in supporting local businesses. Her passion lies in the written word and helping authors of all capacities realize their dreams and achieve their fullest potential. To learn more about her, read samples of her work, or contact her, visit her online portfolio. Sources:
Common Trees in Georgia and How to Spot Them Natural History of Georgia Tree Species of the World How to Identify Hickory Trees Types of Oak Trees Images: Common Trees in Georgia Georgia Native Plants The Canadian Flag Shagbark Hickory Bitternut Hickory Southern Live Oak Oaks Pines of Georgia Pine Trees in Georgia Forest Ecology
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