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DowntoEarth
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This mystery tree started growing on my property a few years back and so I just decided to let it grow for a while since it looked like it might make a good screening tree.
It reminds me a little of a crabapple tree, but I know that's not what it is. It's a fast grower too! I have to wonder if this mystery tree came by way of deer???
It's now about 12"-15" tall and growing!
My brother who does landscaping took a look at it and had no clue to what is was.

Sorry, I'm not sure how to resize the photos.

Any ideas of what this is?
Thanks,
Susan

Unknown tree

Closeup of leaves

Another closeup
Plants: 215 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2005  |  Seeded: 64.12.117.7
obywan59
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I'm guessing it's a Black Gum--Nyssa sylvatica. Black gum has a tendency to have 90 degree branch angles with a lot of branches perpendicular to the trunk.

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Terry

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Plants: 1370 | From: Copper Hill, Virginia | Registered: Apr 2004  |  Seeded: 66.37.83.105
DowntoEarth
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Obywan,

Thanks for the information. I'll be sure to check that out.
Plants: 215 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2005  |  Seeded: 205.188.116.9
RugbyHukr
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check into wild plums. Nyssa sylvatica is untoothed. i saw teeth on the close-ups.

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Plants: 1058 | From: SoCal via WV | Registered: Apr 2005  |  Seeded: 67.23.138.225
DowntoEarth
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Yes, the leaves do have small teeth. I will ck into the name you gave me.

Thank you!
Plants: 215 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2005  |  Seeded: 64.12.117.7
   

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