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What tree is this?

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doubleristretto · 18/05/2018 20:29

I've tried spotter apps but not been convinced by the results. Please could you have a look at this? It self seeded and survived when the original plant died, I admire its tenacity and have nurtured it.

What tree is this?
What tree is this?
What tree is this?
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aircooled · 18/05/2018 20:58

The catkin-y thing in the last photo looks a bit like willow but the leaves look rounder than willow ones. Hopefully a tree expert will be along soon.

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doubleristretto · 18/05/2018 21:18

Thank you for your help. Apps have Di far come up with box tree, monkey tree, donkey willow and grey willow. I'm not convinced with any!

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FannyFifer · 18/05/2018 21:19

Lilac tree?

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doubleristretto · 18/05/2018 21:21

Sorry, goat willow, I don't know why donkey popped into my head! How would I recognise lilac please?

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drearydeardre · 19/05/2018 08:59

Bay willow?

Trethew · 19/05/2018 11:10

I’m guessing, but could it be bog myrtle, Myrica gale?

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doubleristretto · 26/05/2018 17:53

Thanks everyone! The jury's still out but pretty sure it's a willow of some sort. Without a definitive ID perhaps it's a new species...Donkey Willow it is!

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