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Miscellaneous asked in Science & MathematicsBotany · 1 decade ago

Tree Identification?

Does anyone know the name of a tree that has low branches, close to the ground? The branches are wide in circumference and they run parallel to the ground and then curve upwards. The trunk is also wide in circunference. I think the bark is white, gray, or light brown. Any help would be appreciated...

Update:

I don't know anything about the leaves, I know that would help though.

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  • glenn t
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    southern magnolia, when old, starts to spread out that way

  • thisbrit
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    My pin oak trees fit the description, but as everyone says - leaf shape is soooo vital for ID of a tree, or any plant.

  • busterwasmycat
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    leaf description is a major aid in this particular situation. simple, compound, type of veins, size and shape, that sort of thing.

  • JRR
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    is this the leaf you saw http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/m/wmagr4-l...

    the tree is a southern magnolia.

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  • Billy11B
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    can you post a couple of pictures - that would clear this up - try uploading to photobucket.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Need alot more info than that please. waaaay to vague.

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