The Urban Tree Key
The Urban Tree Key is a tool for identifying the most common urban tree species in California and the Western U.S.
A series of reference photos and simple questions about leaves, bark, tree shape etc. intuitively guide the user to the identification of more than 350 common urban tree species.
They key will help you identify a tree on the spot, and learn important identifying characteristics of the species for future encounters.
Breadcrumb navigation allows for easy backtracking.
Each species in the key has a detailed page including additional photos and information about the tree, such as its native range, considerations for planting and care, and more.
Technical terms are simply defined in the linked glossary.
