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General Forestry => Tree, Plant and Wood I.D. => Topic started by: Treeflea24 on April 21, 2024, 11:37:54 AM

Title: ID Help
Post by: Treeflea24 on April 21, 2024, 11:37:54 AM
Hi all,
I'd like to get your help in identifying a tree.
They've been flowering here in southern Michigan for about the last week or two. Photos below show some of the flowers, leaves, bark, "thorns" and the form/size of the trees. Please let me know your thoughts.
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/47671/ID1.jpg) (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=353520)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/47671/ID2.jpg) (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=353520)
 
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/47671/ID3.jpg) (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=353520)
 
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/47671/ID4.jpg) (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=353520)
 
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/47671/ID5.jpg) (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=353520)
 
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/47671/ID6.jpg) (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=353520)
 
Title: Re: ID Help
Post by: rusticretreater on April 21, 2024, 12:29:36 PM
Likely a hawthorn tree.
Title: Re: ID Help
Post by: beenthere on April 21, 2024, 01:28:18 PM
Also agree with hawthorn, but thought maybe honey locust. 
Title: Re: ID Help
Post by: Magicman on April 21, 2024, 02:28:51 PM
The bark, blooms, and tree size & shape closely resembles our Wild Plum and yes it does have thorns.
Title: Re: ID Help
Post by: Treeflea24 on April 25, 2024, 09:33:44 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: ID Help
Post by: Southside on April 25, 2024, 10:49:22 PM
Definitely not honey locust, my first guess is Plum also, mine were in bloom about three or so weeks ago so that would likely put you blooming now.
Title: Re: ID Help
Post by: Ron Scott on April 27, 2024, 05:46:44 PM
Hawthorn