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Poison Ivy? #869780

Asked May 23, 2024, 12:47 PM EDT

Hello, Can you please tell me if this is poison ivy? (Circled in red in photo) Thank you! Best regards, Lee

Cecil County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi, Lee,
This is most likely not poison ivy, but box elder. We cannot see the leaf arrangement to be sure. Click here to read about identifying poison ivy and how to differentiate it from plants with a similar appearance. Box elder leaves are arranged oppositely on their stem, while poison ivy leaves are arranged alternately. We cannot see the leaf arrangement to be sure.
Thank you for your question.
Barbara
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For more information on a variety of yard and garden topics, visit the HGIC website and our blog, Maryland Grows. Replied May 23, 2024, 9:48 PM EDT
Thank you Barbara!
I appreciate your help!

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