Young leaves of hickory on Rd. FS 203 near on ...

The image presents a close-up view of young leaves on a tree branch.

* **Branch**: The branch is brown and slender, featuring small, pointed buds at its tip.
* The bark appears smooth with no visible ridges or furrows.
* **Leaves**: The leaves are a vibrant green color with serrated edges. They have five leaflets that radiate from the stem in pairs. Each leaflet is roughly triangular and features two to three pointed lobes at its tip.
* The leaves are densely packed along the branch, giving it a lush appearance.

The image captures a moment of early spring growth in the Sam Houston National Forest in Texas, highlighting the unique characteristics of young hickory tree leaves. – AI vision