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This shows the axillary buds on a twig of Basswood, they are alternate like the leaves.

Basswood Buds

This shows the axillary buds on a twig of Basswood, they are alternate like the leaves.

This shows the axillary buds on a twig of Red Maple, they are opposite like the leaves.

Red Maple Buds

This shows the axillary buds on a twig of Red Maple, they are opposite like the leaves.