Is this a cherry?

Hello,

I was wondering if this is a young cherry tree. It's growing on a hillside on Whidbey Islan in Washington. Sorry, no scale picture, but the leaves are about 3 - 4" long, it has two stems, about 2 feet high.

Thanks for any help, I really appreciate it.

Lizzy

 

If so, it's definitely not a native Cherry. I'm not sure what it is.

 

Thanks. We didn't think it was a cherry but didn't know what else it could be. It's a volunteer dropped by a bird or animal, no doubt. We've protected it and we'll wait another year and see.

 

Wildlife don't stray far. Take a look around the neighborhood? All bets off if you reside near woodlands.

 

Oh yes, we are in a woodlands. My, what a mystery!

 

In a way, that is good news, as your volunteer is likely a native plant (not an invasive...).

 

Buds and leaves are like cherry, opposite leaf arrangement is not. Parent plant may be visible nearby, it will be more distinctive as it is sexually mature.