ID this tree? (I'm stumped - pardon the pun)

Byrdmann

I have a tree in my apt. complex backyard that I have been trying to ID for over a week now. I searched all over the internet, to no avail, and I looked at two tree encyclopedias thouroughly - as well as 7 other books on tree Identification and the darn thing isn't listed anywhere as far as I can see. I have taken numerous photos of the trunk, leaves, flower buds, etc., and can email them if you would like to try and help me out. Thanks!

Byrdmann

Here are some pics of the tree in question...

TreeDimensional

Well Byrdmann, it looks like you have a Prunus padus var. commutata there. My apologies for using the Latin name first, as this particular species is known by many names. The two most common names are Mayday and European Bird Cherry.

They aren't the best tee in the world but they will grow well in your hardiness zone. They are susceptible to black knot, produce constantly forking branches that are prone to splitting. There are a couple insects that like them too, the forest tent caterpillar and an unidentified aphid. The last thing is the fruit, which tends to be picked up on shoes and tracked everywhere.

Hope this helps you to confirm the identity.

Byrdmann

I have a tree in my backyard that I was trying to identify. I thought it was a European Bird Cherry and now I see I have recieved confirmation to that effect. Thanks very much! ben5641@telus.net

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