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Seedling identification #930332

Asked May 01, 2026, 6:55 PM EDT

Finding these seedlings all over my garden and grass front and backyard in South Minneapolis. I have never seen them before this year. We have the following trees: silver maple, Emerald, Ash, and pagoda dogwood. I am confident they are not silver maple. Could you help?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

It looks like these are American basswood seedlings. Do you have a lot of Lindens on your boulevard?

Deb Reierson Replied May 03, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT

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Seedling identification #930332

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