I was hoping one of you could help me ID this volunteer tree (could be a shrub but I don't think so) that showed up at my place. It came up in an partially shaded bed that I'm not actively managing at the moment - just letting "weeds" improve it for me until I'm ready to start planting in it.
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I'd say elm. But there are hundreds of leaves out there with a serrated edge. More time needed to make a positive ID.
"The rule of no realm is mine. But all worthy things that are in peril as the world now stands, these are my care. And for my part, I shall not wholly fail in my task if anything that passes through this night can still grow fairer or bear fruit and flower again in days to come. For I too am a steward. Did you not know?" Gandolf
Don't tend to see elm in my area but poplar would make sense. There are some down the street from me - not sure what type though. Thanks all - I will keep watching it and try transplanting it in the fall. It is currently growing near my house.
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