Tree in Southeast Missouri

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    Dry-mesic woodland, tree about 40 ft tall.
     

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    coelacanth, Oct 24, 2012
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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Buds say Aesculus to me.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Not with alternate buds it isn't!

    Keys out here to Nyssa sylvatica, if I've read the key right. Not 100% sure on that though, Liquidambar styraciflua may also fit.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    That's true. Twigs and bark would fit sweetgum. Should be telltale fallen leaves nearby.
     
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    It looks like Tilia americana to me.
     
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    Wrong branch pattern and corky ridges can be seen on twigs.
     
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    Ch-ch-check it out (the only 2 remaining leaves attached to the tree).
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    They're a bit past their 'best before' date. But not Sweetgum, for sure.
     
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    Leaves would take us back to Nyssa.
     
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