May 2022
It’s a Bird Cherry… It’s a Planetree… It’s a Superform Maple! We have all encountered unfamiliar plants before. Our curiosity leads us to learn more about them. This presentation will help with the first step, identification. We will start by highlighting several botanical features used to identify trees and shrubs. Then, we will introduce some woody plant identification resources that are available for both beginners and experts.
Travis Cleveland is an Extension Specialist within the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. His primary responsibilities include conducting certification training programs, developing training materials, and revising publications for the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program. He provides subject matter expertise in landscape horticulture, woody plants, and plant pathology.