Deciduous Trees

2. This tree has smooth, gray bark making it easy to recognize, and has leaves with small teeth along their edges
5. This naturally occurring chemical in trees effects a leaves ability to make food and causes them to change colors.
8. This Tree's leaves consist of small leaflets arranged along a central stem, and produce long clusters of seeds.
9. This tree has flowers appear in late spring, and grows bright red berries favored by birds.
12. This tree is known for its dark, often black colored barked and is especially strong and sturdy.
14. This Appalachian tree turns a striking yellow color in the fall, and its wood has traditionally been used for building furniture and musical instruments.
16. This tree is known for its "Quaking," with leaves that are nearly round, and long, flattened stems that make them tremble and flutter in even a light breeze.

1. This tree is famous for producing maple syrup.
2. The white bark of this tree makes it easy to recognize, especially in winter.
3. This tree grows leaves nearly as wide as they are long, their nuts are enclosed in a prickly husk.
4. Unlike evergreen trees, these tree's lose their leaves each year.
6. A tree loved by Squirrels who gather it's nuts, which have a rich, slightly bitter flavor.
7. This tree has flowers that are easy to miss because they bloom high in its branches, and resemble tulips.
10. This tree produces acorns, and has leaves that are often rounded or pointed.
11. The branches of this tree hang down toward the ground, especially when grown near water.
13. This tree is shaped like mittens, and known for its unusual tropical-looking and tasting fruit.
15. This equinox occurs around Mid September when days become shorter and nights begin to get longer.