Multi-Trunk Winter Tree/Shrub ID in Upstate NY, USA

Franklen

My tree identification skills are very bad when Winter rolls around. Here is the second of two species on a lot that I will be helping to organize a community beautification project this coming spring and summer, and it would be nice to know the species that are currently present. But without leaves or fruit I need some help in confirming them. This is located in Upstate NY, USA.

Second tree is multi-trunking, large bush-like. Maybe a serviceberry or something similar.

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Brent Ferris

The bark reminds me of Juneberry (Amelanchier sp), but the leaf and buds don't look quite right.

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jmcg.insight.gardens

looks like Populus species buds to me

which one I'd be only guessing not being familiar with your northern species, compare with following link, which has a good image of a Populus buds

Protic - Populus

hope this helps


Julie

Franklen

Thanks Julie, the buds do look similar, but would the multi-trunking characteristic of my tree contraindicate Populus or not?

Brent Ferris

When I saw the buds and leaf, I thought this is a Poplar. But the bark, and the structure of the stems, and multi-stems from the ground and the way they are growing said it was more likely Amelanchier(also known as Juneberry, or Serviceberry). I am going by the wavy pattern in the gray tone of the bark, and the branches themselves are too narrow for the several Poplar species I am familiar with. The third picture suggests not enough overlapping scales on the bud for Poplar. Unfortunately, I have taken all my reference books into a show - so I can only go on recall...

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jmcg.insight.gardens

yes I think Brent is more on the right track. The reddened stems do not say Populus that I'm familiar with, nor the multi stemmed habit.

What about Amelanchier alnifolia?

Serviceberry, Saskatoon Berry, Oregon State Univ., LANDSCAPE PLANTS ,

click previous to see various images.

Franklen

Looking good for serviceberry. Guess will know for sure when leaves and berries come in.

jmcg.insight.gardens

let us know when it flowers, always good to have a confirmation on I.D.