The Virtual Arboretum Series will allow you to explore some of the many trees growing here in east Tennessee. An arboretum is a living museum where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. First, proceed to the given coordinates. Second, determine what type of tree is located at the given coordinates. You will need a special tool for this.
Option 1: Smart Phone. Proceed to this awesome online Tree Identification Key and identify the tree.
Option 2: Bring along a tree identification key from the bookstore or library.
Option 3: Find someone who knows a lot about trees and bring them along.
The tree is the large one that spreads over the clearing located at the given coordinates
Third, solve this puzzle based on the tree
N 36 08.abc
W 082 25.xyz
a - Are the leaves of this tree opposite (8) or alternate (9)?
b - The # of letters in the common name / 2
c - bark smooth and peeling (5) or rough and deeply notched (7)
x - Are the leaves lobed (1) or unlobed (2)?
y - The number of letters in the genus name
z - The number of letters in the species name / 2
Enjoy the walk in the woods!
Geochecker Link