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Monday Morning Mystery 110617
Why is the young Celery Farm tree unusual (and can anyone I.D. it?
Located just past the Pink Potty Bridge as you head clockwise around the lake.
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Viburnum plicatum, Japanese Snowball
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Thanks Deedee. I couldn’t see that on my small screen. Too bad. I guess it was wishful thinking on my part.
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Definitely NOT American Chestnut.
It has opposite branching, my best bet if it’s a native is some kind of Viburnum!.
Not sure, there are some non-native Viburnums! -
Actually, on second thought, it may be an American chestnut….
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Ironwood? Hard wood and medicinal uses by American Indians.
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Unusual because it hasn’t been eaten by the deer?
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Could it be an elm?
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I would love if it is a chestnut tree!
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Is it an elm?
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I think perhaps it could be a young American Chestnut tree. That would be very cool! Especially if it continues to thrive.
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Is it Bayberry? If it’s baybe it’s an evergreen that produces a waxy fruit that yellow rumps will eat it.
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Deedee Burnside
Viburnum plicatum, Japanese Snowball
Janet T
Thanks Deedee. I couldn’t see that on my small screen. Too bad. I guess it was wishful thinking on my part.
Deedee Burnside
Definitely NOT American Chestnut.
It has opposite branching, my best bet if it’s a native is some kind of Viburnum!.
Not sure, there are some non-native Viburnums!
Enid
Actually, on second thought, it may be an American chestnut….
Diane L
Ironwood? Hard wood and medicinal uses by American Indians.
Darlene
Unusual because it hasn’t been eaten by the deer?
Enid
Could it be an elm?
Marianne Herrmann
I would love if it is a chestnut tree!
sally
Is it an elm?
Janet T
I think perhaps it could be a young American Chestnut tree. That would be very cool! Especially if it continues to thrive.
Mary
Is it Bayberry? If it’s baybe it’s an evergreen that produces a waxy fruit that yellow rumps will eat it.