Bush, Tree or Weed??

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  1. Chris B

    Chris B New Member

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    Moved into a house with this on the property line recently. Debating cutting it down, but curious what it is first ... not sure if it is a weed or a bush. The trunk has multiple stems in it. I also noticed there are some sort of small berries on the branches as well.

    Does anyone have an idea of what this is? Thanks a bunch for any help upload_2019-8-27_17-7-15.gif
     

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I think it looks like a Celtis--hackberry. Not a group of plants I am very familiar with.
     
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    Thanks. Starting to think it may be buckthorn.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes, it has the venation of buckthorn.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Rhamnus cathartica. An invasive weed in your area, as well as a bush and sometimes a small tree - so it is all 3.
     
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