Tree Identifier

What tree is this? Snap or upload a photo of the bark or a leaf and get the most likely tree species, ranked by confidence.

Tap or click to add a photo — or drag one here.

What did you photograph? For trees, a flat close-up of the bark or a single clear leaf gives the best match.

Identifications are AI estimates — always verify before foraging, planting, or medicinal use.

How to Identify a Tree from a Photo

Photograph one clear feature at a time — the tool matches best on a single, sharp close-up.

1

Bark

Fill the frame with a flat, well-lit section of the trunk. Bark ridging, colour and texture are often enough to name a tree in winter, when there are no leaves to go on.

2

Leaf or needle

Lay a single leaf on a plain background — a hand, paper or the ground — and photograph it straight on. Leaf shape, edge and vein pattern give the strongest match. For conifers, capture a cluster of needles.

3

Fruit, cone or flower

Acorns, samaras ("helicopters"), berries, cones and blossom are all strong clues. Photograph one close up and pick the matching option above.

4

Overall shape

The tool works on close-ups, not whole-tree silhouettes — but the crown shape, branching habit and where the tree grows all help you sanity-check the top result.

Tree Identifier FAQ

How do I identify a tree from a photo?
Take a clear, close-up photo of one feature — the bark, a single leaf, a fruit or a flower — then upload it and choose which feature you photographed. The tool compares your photo against the Pl@ntNet species database and returns the most likely tree species, each with a confidence score.
Can I identify a tree by its bark?
Yes. Choose Bark and photograph a flat, well-lit section of the trunk that fills the frame. Bark is especially useful in winter, when there are no leaves to identify.
Can I identify a tree by its leaf?
Yes — a single leaf against a plain background usually gives the strongest match. Choose Leaf so the tool weights leaf shape, edges and vein pattern.
Is the tree identifier free?
Completely free — no sign-up, no app install. It runs in your browser, and your photo is sent only to identify the species, not stored.
How accurate is it?
Results are ranked probabilities, not a guarantee. A sharp close-up of a single feature gives the best odds. Always confirm the top result against another source before foraging, planting, or medicinal use.