I.D. This Tree (please)

[dapjwy]

The leaf buds on this seedling seem so distinctive, that I thought someone might recognize it and be able to I.D. it for me.

Thanks,

David (aka dap-ja-wa)

p.s. After viewing the preview, I realize the pictures may not be clear enough. ...and it is clear that I quite a few invasives in the background that still need removed.

I'll try to upload a better, clearer picture later.

[MrILoveTheAnts]

The Paw Paw I have in my yard look like that now, but I wouldn't say that's a correct ID based on that.

[benj1]

Hickory comes to mind.

[dapjwy]

Thanks guys, after it stops raining, I may take a twig from one of the larger ones, scan it, and post it.

I'd like to grow paw paw, but I've never seen it grow in the wild and don't know what companion plants would grow with it.

I did plant some shagbark hickory seedlings, and they have a different leaf bud. Could this be pignut hickory or something? I did think of a nut tree, but I'm not so good at ID'ing them.

Thanks for the responses. If they are native, I'll move the seedlings out of the path of my mower and into the woods or hedgerow. I love getting free trees--lots of pagoda dogwood seedlings showing up around the property!

[benj1]

Perhaps a Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)? They have huge leaves.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by benj1

Perhaps a Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)? They have huge leaves.

I think you were right the first time. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. After searching, I think it is Carya cordiformis, bitternut hickory.

Last year, I bought two bare-root shagbark hickories--I was not smart enough to protect them from deer or rabbits, so they got eaten down. I'm *hoping* that they can some how recover from that and grow back--I'll be sure to protect them this time.

Glad to know that the 15-20 foot young tree is another native. I will probably pot up the seedlings I've found and use them later, or trade them with other native plant enthusiasts.

[havalotta]

Dapjwy Could you lead me to the thread where you're discussing the artwork to be done on the tree you partially cut down near your home.. I noticed a few in my travels this week and took photos of them for you to take a look at.

[recurve]

Thats a Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) the only tree in the woods with a sulpher yellow bud. Cucumbertree buds are a light green and fuzzy.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by havalotta

Dapjwy Could you lead me to the thread where you're discussing the artwork to be done on the tree you partially cut down near your home.. I noticed a few in my travels this week and took photos of them for you to take a look at.

I'll look for it and post it here--assuming I find it. I'm all for pictures...I've been thinking about it a lot lately...and even doing some sketches/doodles of a less intricate design. Some day I'll have to play with the photos of it in Adobe and create a design based on the actual shape of the trunk.

Thanks for thinking of me.

[dapjwy]

Originally Posted by recurve

Thats a Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) the only tree in the woods with a sulpher yellow bud. Cucumbertree buds are a light green and fuzzy.

Thank you for confirming that for me, recurve.

It was so strange seeing this old thread appear...I knew it was old 'cause I remember when we were discussing possible pronounciations of my screen name.

As to bitternut hickory...does anyone know if the nuts are utilized much by wildlife? I remember reading some where that other hickories are relished more and that these may be more of a last resort food source. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks.