Steve Flanagan wrote:actaully, It may be Rhamnus alnifolia.
Thanks for the info! I had no idea where to start looking but with your help I was able to figure out that it is probably Rhamnus frangula. It looks very similiar to the alnifolia except that it is over 10 feet tall. It is also considered an invasive species and has definitely lived up to its reputation in my meadow! I will be needing a sturdy chipper!
