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Urban Tree Key / Leaves simple / Leaves alternate / Leaves smooth / Not Bottlebrush or Acacia / >3/4″ wide / Latex / Figs / Tree / Not lobed

Are the terminal buds covered by 1 or 2 sheaths?

Terminal bud covered by 1 (often reddish) sheath (stipules)

Rubber tree (Ficus elastica)

Terminal bud covered by 2 sheaths (stipules)

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