Free Tree ID From a Photo

Identify common trees from leaves, bark, needles, cones, or fruit. The image is read on your device and the candidates are weighted by local range and season.

Tree identifier

Identify from a photo

Photograph one useful feature: a leaf, needles, cone, acorn, bark patch, or twig with buds.

Choose or drop a clear photo Use one leaf, flower, bark patch, or lawn patch in good light.

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Leaf or needlesBark patchCone or acornTwig with buds

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Use the right clue for the season

Summer leaves are usually the easiest clue. Fall colour helps with maples, oaks, and birches, but bark, buds, fruit, and cones often settle the answer when leaves are missing or damaged.

Tree ID questions

What tree photo works best?

Use a leaf or needle close-up when leaves are out. In winter, use bark plus buds or cones if you can.

Can this identify every tree?

No. It starts with common North American trees and gives candidates. Confirm important tree work with a local arborist.

Why use location?

Tree ranges are regional. Location helps boost candidates that actually grow near you and downrank unlikely ones.