Levitreeschool

Levitreeschool This is a school
(1)

09/13/2026

Here we go through the motions of identifying a very common tree in the eastern US. White mulberry (Morus alba) is native to East Asia but grows invasively in disturbed areas all over the US. It’s arching stem, and shining, crenate leaves are useful ways to rapidly ID it.
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

09/10/2026

TEXTURES!
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

09/09/2026

Both chestnut oak (Quercus montana) and American chestnut (Castanea dentata) are commonly found on upland, well- draining sites, and I was happy to see one of each growing adjacent at a ridgetop in Red River Gorge. I took this chance to compare the leaves of chestnut oak to its namesake. See the resemblance?
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

09/08/2026

Black tupelo or black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) is my favorite tree. Here, I stop to discuss this wonderful tree, while walking on a trail in Mammoth Cave National Park. We discuss identification, ecology, and the stunning red color you find on tupelo, not only in autumn, but also in spring!
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

09/07/2026

Here, we examine the persistence of the cones of Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana). Persistence is a common adaptation to fire among pines, or members of the genus Pinus. Not only does persistence play a role in identification when you examine the cones up-close (or try to remove them!), but it also helps when identifying dead trees, or trees from a distance. Hope you enjoy this mini lesson, filmed from the woods in Mammoth Cave National Park
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

09/06/2026

Here we take a look at red mulberry (Morus rubra) and discuss its elusiveness, its similarities to the invasive white mulberry (Morus alba), and it’s identification characteristics.
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

09/05/2026

Here, at Mammoth Cave National Park, we discuss a few “old field species.” These species readily colonize abandoned agricultural land, and begin it’s progression back to forest. Have you seen these?
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

09/04/2026

Yesterday we covered the typical bark you’re likely to encounter on a yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). Here, we encounter an old age specimen, where the bark turns from golden yellow exfoliating frills to black, scaly and even ridged. This transition helps you appreciate the immense, yet somewhat predictable variation that exists within many characteristics that are used to identify trees.
Join a free tree community and learn a ton more!
🌳 Link in bio! 🌳

Added more tours! Can’t help myself! These are already selling quick! See you soon!          Untermyer Gardens Conservan...
09/04/2026

Added more tours!
Can’t help myself! These are already selling quick! See you soon!
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Added some toursCan’t help myself! These are already filling up quick! See you soon! (:          Untermyer Gardens Conse...
09/03/2026

Added some tours
Can’t help myself! These are already filling up quick! See you soon! (:


Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Address

New York, NY
11218

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Levitreeschool posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share