Question: This is a small woody plant I found growing in the shade under a white pine in a woodsy area …
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Question
This is a small woody plant I found growing in the shade under a white pine in a woodsy area of our property on Cape Cod. The leaves are alternately arranged and the largest ones are about 6-7 inches in length. It seems the leaf shape with the sharply acuminate tip should be distinctive but I am having trouble keying it out. I have included photos of the leaf, the plant form, and a blurry one that shows the color of the bark. (Sorry, I don't have a real camera!) Thanks!
Answer
Dear cmcetta, I'm unsure of what species you have photographed, but it may be a non-native species of Prunus (cherry, plum). There are some species with the characteristic shape you have captured in your images. Without a physical specimen, I don't think I can help this time.
