An unknown guest on my oak

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Andre, Apr 7, 2010.

  1. Andre

    Andre Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    This tree has grown close to one of my oak.

    Do you know what kind of tree this could be ?
    It has little white spots on a brown bark.

    If it's an "interesting tree", I will do an air layer to place it somewhere else.

    Thank you ;-)
     

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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hi Andre, could it be an Elderberry, Sambucus ?
     
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    Andre Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    I don't think so because elderberry has grey green bark and this one is deep brown.
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hmmm, Maybe a photo of the buds or leaves will help.
     
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    Andre Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Sure, I'll post one in a few weeks when the leaves will show up.
     
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    Looks similar to a hazelnut or birch, Betulaceae family.
     
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    Andre Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Here are the leaves, I think it's Rhamnus frangula. What do you think ?
     

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    I agree, both bark and leaves looks like Rhamnus frangula.
     

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