Tree Identification Tools

i-Tree is all about estimating tree benefits and knowing at least the tree's genus (for example: Oak) helps, but knowing species (for example: Burr Oak) yields the most accurate results.

If you have trouble identifying what type of tree you are assessing, these tools may be of help:

-Mobile Apps:

• Picture This Android | Apple
• LeafSnap Android | Apple
• PlantSnap Android | Apple
• Seek (by iNaturalist) Android | Apple

-Websites:

• What Tree is that? from the Arbor Day Foundation
• iNaturalist
• Wisconsin Forestry Education Program
• Interactive Tree Identification Key
• Family Handyman: How to Identify Different Types of Trees
• Wisconsin DNR tree Identification
• USDA's PLANTS Database
• Virginia Tech Dendrology
• CalPoly SelecTree

Note: i-Tree does not endorse any specific tree ID tool. With all such tools, accuracy varies depending on inputs.