What kind of tree is this. - Ask Extension
We found this little seedling and would like to know what kind of tree it will grow into.
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What kind of tree is this. #868903
Asked May 17, 2024, 2:10 PM EDT
We found this little seedling and would like to know what kind of tree it will grow into.
New Castle County Delaware
Expert Response
The seedling in your photo appears to be in the walnut family since it has alternate, pinnately compound leaves and the leaflets appear to have toothed margins. Likely a black walnut but young seedlings can be more difficult to identify. To make sure it is not a "Tree of Heaven" (Ailanthus altissima) crush a leaflet. If it exudes a disagreeable odor, it is an evasive and should be eliminated. Below are two sites to help with the identification.
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2021/06/21/native-plant-profile-black-walnut-juglans-nigra/
https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven-accurate-identification
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2021/06/21/native-plant-profile-black-walnut-juglans-nigra/
https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven-accurate-identification
We crushed a leaf and there was no disagreeable odor. Having lost our very old black walnut in last year’s storm we were really hoping this seedling was a black walnut. We will continue to watch and nurture it.
Thank you for the information.
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