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What tree has both compound and simple leaves?

February 12, 2010 - 11:55 am 2 Comments

I am doing a research project on urban trees, and one of my collected specimens has both compound, feathery leaves and simple leaves. I have never seen anything like it. On some of them, the simple leaves even branch out into the compound. Anyone know what the heck this is?

The juvenile leaves of some Acacia spp. are compound, becoming simple with age. Leaves (phyllodes) sometimes display both characteristics.http://asgap.org.au/acacia.html

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2 Responses to “What tree has both compound and simple leaves?”

  1. glenn t Says:
    February 12th, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    paper mulberry? it has lobed and entire…http://re3.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/25/m7/3728896766
    References :

  2. Just Dessert Says:
    February 12th, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    The juvenile leaves of some Acacia spp. are compound, becoming simple with age. Leaves (phyllodes) sometimes display both characteristics.http://asgap.org.au/acacia.html
    References :

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