Out of place tree

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  1. Zerker7

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    As you may have read on one of my posts, I work in a boreal environement conservation space and oddly enough, I've come across a single tree that seems completly out of place. Previous records do not make note of it, and it does seem like a relativly new growth. It's growing in a very open sunny section along with a some nearby balsam firs and Long toothed aspens, the soil is sandy and quite dry.
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Robinia pseudoacacia, I believe.
     
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    It was that obvious? well, I guess it can't be helped, thanks for the help, and after reading about it, it sure seems to be the culprit.

    Another introduced species that will require some relocating.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Well, it could be also be Robinia viscosa, I don't think I'm skilled enough to sight-ID these, and the photographs for comparison online are not stellar (from a quick search). If it's sticky to the touch along the main rachis of the leaf, then R. viscosa is the culprit. If not, then R. pseudoacacia.
     

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