John Schick

Steve Horst wrote:I don't know about the size of the leaves being quite this big, but I would say it looks like a nut bearing tree, maybe a type of walnut or hickory.  I'm also in Eastern, PA.

Haven't seen any signs of nuts yet Steve.

John

Oh, and Anne's links also!

Thanks guys! I'll check out both links.

Best, John

Thanks everyone! I taped a quarter to a leaf to emphasize the size:  

Here's a photo of the bark:

Jonathan Ward wrote:What Terri asked and can you take a picture of the bark too.

Hi Jonathan! I'll take a picture tomorrow. Thank you for the reply.

Best, John

Terri Pine wrote:What general area are you in?

Does huge mean 6" or two feet?

Does it have a spicy, somewhat bay-leaf odor when a leaf is bruised?

Hi Terri! Leaves are about 12 inches in length. Location is Eastern PA. I'll check out the odor tomorrow. Thanks for your quick reply.

Best, John

  Huge leaves!