Elm? Mystery tree/bush in my yard.

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Does anyone know for sure what this is that's been growing in my flower garden for the last few years? I don't want to cut it down, in case it's something I may want to keep like a nut tree/shrub, etc.

Trix · Answer

elm

Linda Hinchey · Answer

Thank you. I looked it up and Elm is identical to what I have here.

Tricia · Answer

Looks like an Elm tree,....But some birch have similar leaves.

Linda Hinchey · Answer

Thanks. I didn't post anything to gauge the size of the leaves, but these leaves are too big for our native birch trees.

Elaine Simmons · Answer

Elm trees are hard to get out unless you get them while they are young. They seem to pop up everywhere for me.

Bonnie Lewenza · Answer

It looks to me like an Elm Tree and they can be very fast growing. They are kind of nice when the wind russels the leaves, they has a distinct sound to them. They don't grow really full but they do get quite tall.

Anja · Answer

Definitely looks like an elm, maybe an 'American Elm'

Judith O · Answer

Elm www.glenviewgardeners.org

Nonna Tofive · Answer

That looks like the leaves on my lantana http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/flowers/hgic1177.html

Ricki Holliman-Ryan · Answer

That's an Elm tree...pull it up and discard. They do get very big, but the limbs can be very weak and break off and fall on your house You don't ant it close to your foundation.

Linda Hinchey · Answer

This is all VERY helpful and good to know. I appreciate you all!

Karen V · Answer

Looks like elderberry to me, does it have any fruit?

Linda Hinchey · Answer

It's an invasive elm. I'm trying to kill it but having no luck.

Elm? Mystery tree/bush in my yard.

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