Identifying a tree, recognizing it by its species' proper name, that's real detective work! It's a meticulous investigation where every clue is important. Sometimes a single glance will be enough, other times it will be more difficult and you'll have to settle for knowing what genus the tree belongs to (a birch, for example), but if your investigation is well conducted, you can determine the species and confirm that it is a white, grey, or yellow birch.
This guide will help you in your investigations. It will provide you with the clues to identify most trees native to Quebec.
