Sourwood Maybe

The Leaf

A Sprig

The Bark

I have been meaning to use this free Leafsnap app that identifies trees (in North America?) by taking a photo of the leaf on a white background. Here's my leaf.  The closest I can come at this point is that it might be a sourwood tree. The bark sure looks like it. This tree started growing at the side of the house some years ago and I have always wondered what it might be. At any rate it is a fun app, I might try it some more over the summer on different trees!  Once you snap the photo it displays a list of possible trees in order, with your photo at the top of the list and the list with leaf samples next to each item.

Leafsnap

Daughter L made this fun treats for a party she hosted one weekend.  They are shown on small saucers to give you an idea of the size.

corn dogs and one with just cheese

zucchini brownie with berry compote

The Canadian Wildlife Federation has released this app in collaboration with Columbia University in Maryland and the Smithsonian Institution.  You can download it on your ipad or iphone.  So if you take a photo of any leaf, it will identify the tree for you and give you other information about the tree.  I downloaded it, so once the leaves return, I hope to be able to identify this tree that sprouted beside my kitchen window many years ago.  I can't wait.