What is this tree?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by runrunkitty, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. runrunkitty

    runrunkitty Member

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    Found in southern Ontario - I'm stumped, and its got to be fairly obvious... any help?
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Betula lenta (Black Birch, Cherry Birch),perhaps?

    HTH
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Veins and leaf shape remind me of Cornus.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Rhamnus cathartica or close relative.
     
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    I think you are right with the Cornus...
     
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    Ooooh.. Rhamnus might be right too.
     
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    Here is another image..
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Buckthorn.
     
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