How to Identify Trees From the Laurel Family
Have you been wondering what type of trees grow in your garden? Considering the fact that almost all trees look similar to each other, identifying trees from a particular family can be a tricky thing to do, especially if you do not have any knowledge about trees at all. Here are some of the possible ways in which you can identify trees from the Laurel family. Remember that you may have to analyse more than one characteristic of a tree before it can be categorised as a member of the Laurel family.
Instructions
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The best way to decide if a tree belongs to the Laurel family is to determine if that tree is evergreen or deciduous. One of the basic characteristics of a tree belonging to the Laurel family is that it does not shed its leaves in winter which makes the tree evergreen.
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The leaves of a tree from the Laurel family would be aromatic, glossy and stiff. Moreover, the leaves of a Laurel family tree would be between 2 and 5 inches in length and between 1 and 1 ½ inch in width. You may want to use a tape measure to determine the average length and width of the leaves of a tree.
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The flowers of a tree belonging to the Laurel family are imperceptible. Look for tiny, pale yellowish or greenish flowers. Moreover, flowers on a Laurel family tree appear in pair and are commonly found next to the leaves of the tree.
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After flowering, if a tree produces a small, dark coloured berry which has a seed inside it, the tree would definitely belong to the Laurel family. Trees that produce no fruit at all or fruit large sized fruit cannot belong to the Laurel family.
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The area in which a tree is growing can also help identify that tree’s parent family. Tree growing in subtropical environments may be Laurels. Moreover, species of small size growing in a herb garden in northern climate have a chance of being Laurels.
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Internet can also prove helpful in identifying trees from the Laurel family. Carefully observe the tree that you want to identify. Search for pictures of the Laurel family tree and try to find the tree that you are trying to identify amongst the images.
