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?
To identify a tree from a photo, take a clear close-up 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. One sharp close-up beats a wide shot of the whole tree, because the match is made on texture and shape rather than silhouette. If the top result looks wrong, photograph a second feature and compare the two lists.
Can I identify a tree by its bark?
Bark alone is often enough to identify a tree. Choose the Bark option and photograph a flat, well-lit section of the trunk that fills the frame, taken straight on rather than at an angle. Bark texture, colour and ridging narrow most trees to a few likely species, which makes bark the best option in winter when there are no leaves to go on. Photograph the trunk at roughly chest height, since bark near the base is often damaged or covered in moss.
Can I identify a tree by its leaf?
A single leaf usually gives the strongest match of any feature. Lay it on a plain background such as a hand, paper or the ground, and photograph it straight on so the whole outline is visible. Choose the Leaf option so the tool weights leaf shape, edges and vein pattern. For conifers, capture a small cluster of needles rather than one needle on its own.
Is the tree identifier free?
The tree identifier is completely free, with no sign-up and no app to install. It runs in your browser, and your photo is sent only to identify the species, not stored. There is no usage limit for ordinary identification and no account is created. The same applies to the plant identifier tool, which searches the same database for herbs, shrubs and flowers.
How accurate is tree identification from a photo?
Tree identification from a photo returns ranked probabilities, not a determination. A sharp close-up of a single feature gives the best odds, while a blurred or distant shot will often rank a plausible but wrong species first. Always confirm the top result against another source before foraging, planting, or any medicinal use. Never treat a photo match as evidence that a fruit, leaf or fungus is safe to eat.

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