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Question: This shrub was near Hinesburg VT. I thought it was a Viburnum, but after checking the photos of each species …

  • Question

    This shrub was near Hinesburg VT. I thought it was a Viburnum, but after checking the photos of each species I'm confused. Thank You,

    Answer

    Dear Auntie, good morning. Your shrub is a species of Swida (dogwood). Note the arcuate veins on the leaf blades. I can't tell you which species of Swida you have without a few additional photographs (or pieces of information), such as the leaf arrangement, the color of the 2nd-year branches, and a close-up of the flowers. Best wishes.