Small tree/large shrub?

pbl_ge

12 years ago

Found in the backyard of the house we just bought. Some kind of cotoneaster? It's about 10' high, no central trunk.

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saltcedar
12 years ago
Callery pear?

Here is a link that might be useful: Pyrus calleryana
lycopus
12 years ago
Looks like Rhamnus cathartica
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OttawaGardener
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I think it's buckthorn (rhamnus cathartica). It is the worst invasive I have on my acreage, and it's a losing battle fighting it (but I carry on!) If you have this, cut it down now! It will be seeding itself in other properties (via birds).

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