Tree or Weed? Sprouted on it's own :(

soso · 2nd June 2011, 07:41 PM

Hi, I looked at all the other tree vs. weed threads and none of the trees look like mine. This sprouted on it's own, in my backyard, and looks like a tree. But it is a pretty sickly looking tree / weed. Please help me identify if this is a weed and should be removed or not. It is right near a great big old tree. Not sure what type of tree that is either...

Thank You.

soso · 2nd June 2011, 07:50 PM

Two more pictures of the same tree/weed.

Thanks.

Eden Keeper · 3rd June 2011, 03:20 AM

It is a common hackberry, Celtis occidentalis L., as for tree or weed perhaps these definitions of a weed will help you decided: 1) A weed is a plant that is out of place, 2) A weed is a plant where the usefulness of it has not been discovered.

Brent Ferris · 4th June 2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Eden Keeper

It is a common hackberry, Celtis occidentalis L., as for tree or weed perhaps these definitions of a weed will help you decided: 1) A weed is a plant that is out of place, 2) A weed is a plant where the usefulness of it has not been discovered.

I like your definitions of weeds Eden Keeper -- much better than most others.

Hackberry tends to grow fast and large, and it will not have enough space where it is -- it is too near the fence, the trunk will engulf the fence. Try to move it if possible

jmcg.insight.gardens · 5th June 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

1) A weed is a plant that is out of place, 2) A weed is a plant where the usefulness of it has not been discovered.

I like that definition too.

Especially no 2, not many people think on those lines.

Good one.

Eric Frei · 5th June 2011, 08:59 PM

Here in Brisbane we have two weed species that are actually northern QLD indigenous trees:-

Umbrella tree and Cadaghi

What makes these weeds:-

3) Prolific and invades with the capacity to dominate.

So weeds are often species that if left unchecked can take over dominating the area, they out compete the indigenous fauna.

This happened with paperbark trees in the USA's Everglades.

jmcg.insight.gardens · 5th June 2011, 10:24 PM

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What makes these weeds:-

3) Prolific and invades with the capacity to dominate.

yes agree, that is my definition of weed. Especially as a Landcare person.

Out of interest though some times we have to rethink that definition if it is serving a purpose.

Eric Frei · 5th June 2011, 10:39 PM

refining the definition:-

3) Prolific and invades with the capacity to adversely dominate.

jmcg.insight.gardens · 6th June 2011, 10:22 AM

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3) Prolific and invades with the capacity to adversely dominate.

2nd June 2011, 07:41 PM	#1
soso I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2011 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2	Tree or Weed? Sprouted on it's own :( Hi, I looked at all the other tree vs. weed threads and none of the trees look like mine. This sprouted on it's own, in my backyard, and looks like a tree. But it is a pretty sickly looking tree / weed. Please help me identify if this is a weed and should be removed or not. It is right near a great big old tree. Not sure what type of tree that is either... Thank You. Attached Thumbnails

2nd June 2011, 07:50 PM	#2
soso I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2011 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2	Re: Tree or Weed? Sprouted on it's own :( Two more pictures of the same tree/weed. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

3rd June 2011, 03:20 AM	#3
Eden Keeper Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 116	Re: Tree or Weed? Sprouted on it's own :( It is a common hackberry, Celtis occidentalis L., as for tree or weed perhaps these definitions of a weed will help you decided: 1) A weed is a plant that is out of place, 2) A weed is a plant where the usefulness of it has not been discovered.

5th June 2011, 08:59 PM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Tree or Weed? Sprouted on it's own :( Here in Brisbane we have two weed species that are actually northern QLD indigenous trees:- Umbrella tree and Cadaghi What makes these weeds:- 3) Prolific and invades with the capacity to dominate. So weeds are often species that if left unchecked can take over dominating the area, they out compete the indigenous fauna. This happened with paperbark trees in the USA's Everglades. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

5th June 2011, 10:39 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	definition of a weed refining the definition:- 3) Prolific and invades with the capacity to adversely dominate. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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