Praglen had just joined Gardenweb the day the post went up. A view of the forum topics shows Native Plants ( no mention of North America). With this in mind, do you believe it is so far fetched for a person to post about a plant native to Europe? Only by reading the fine print below the forum topic on this page would one notice " North America ". This was a mistake in the original set up of this forum on Gardenweb. I recall mentioning it to Spike. Name That Plant! Name that Rose! Native Plants Native Plant Exchange Nevada Gardening New England Gardening New Jersey Gardening Furthermore, I find it offensive when anyone scolds, belittles, or replies in an unkind manner. You can choose to be kind or unkind. There is a way to state opinions and facts in a non-demeaning manner. One would hope the members here want to be helpful and keep an atmosphere that is pleasant. There was never a reply by the original poster as he/she likely felt belittled. That was her one and only post. What a welcome to Gardenweb! I find it shameful. Don't you recall the phrase " if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it" It could have been stated in this manner : Although you are searching for a plant native to Europe, this forum is supposed to be for N. American native plants. However, we may be able to help you and if not, please refer to ________forums. Welcome to Gardenweb!

Maybe apple or pear. Take a leaf to a nursery.

It's hard for me to tell from that distance. Can you take a closer photo of the leaf shape? You may be able to ID it yourself by googling images of "Norway maple vs. Sugar maple" or similar. http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/images/acpl-sa2.jpg http://homepage2.nifty.com/chigyoraku/worldleaf1.jpeg

I'm thinking Cupaniopsis - see it that one fits.