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Trees of Wisconsin

Key to Gymnosperms of Northeastern Wisconsin

9a. Leaves arranged such that the twigs and small branches appear conspicuously flattened; leaves bright green; cones typical with dry papery or woody scales.

Northern White CedarNorthern White Cedar

Thuja occidentalis
(Northern White-cedar)

9b. Leaves arranged such that the twigs and small branches appear essentially round; leaves dark, often reddish green; cone a highly modified blue, fleshy berry-like structure. Eastern Red CedarEastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana
(Eastern Red-cedar )