Key to the Trees of Wisconsin

111. Underside of leaf (at least some) with a continuous band of pubescence along each side of the mid-rib; leaf blade usually widest at about the middle and with teeth incurved; tips of bud scales often reddish brown. Prunus serotina 111. Underside of leaf lacking a continuous band of pubescence along the midrib, hairs if present restricted to tufts in the axils of the lateral veins; at least some larger leaf blades broadest beyond the middle; Tips of bud scales light gray or silvery, darker than the lower portion of the scale. Prunus virginiana   Glossary of terms Return to start of tree key Return to list of tree species Contact the author