Wonders of an Old-Growth Forest, Part 18: One of These Is Not Like the Others | Warren Woods State Park, Michigan, USA

Taken just a few yd/m from the northern bluff of the Galien River.

This photo confirms what you'd see in person: the dominant tree species in the Warren Woods old-growth stand is the American Beech (Fagus grandifolia). And yet the photo shows there are other giants present, too. The park also boasts some magnificent and ancient specimens of Sugar Maples (Acer saccharum) and Tulip Trees (Liriodendron tulipifera). The second of these I'll show in a separate posting.

Of the two trees in the foreground, which in their proximity to each other resemble husband-and-wife trees set out in front of New England farmhouses, the right-hand one is the American Beech; the other is a Sugar Maple. A closer shot of its rugged bark is offered in Part 2 of this set.

One could hardly imagine a greater contrast in tree-bark types. But that contrast reminds us that one of the most fun ways to identify trees, especially in the dormant months, is by scrutinizing the patterns and textures of the trunks of mature plants. And if you can learn to recognize the different bud shapes as well, you're all set to be an expert winter tree hunter.

To see the other photos and descriptions of this series, go to my Natural History: Michigan album.

Taken in: United States / Michigan / Chikaming Township / Lakewood Mobile Home Estates (show map)

Taken on: February 28, 2004

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Camera: Sony CD MAVICA, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Sony CD MAVICA
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