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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: Hello! Another small tree volunteering by my foundation in South Hadley, MA. Is this a hornbeam or something else? Thank …

  • Question

    Hello! Another small tree volunteering by my foundation in South Hadley, MA. Is this a hornbeam or something else? Thank you!

    Answer

    Dear matociquala, good morning. This is most likely a small Betula alleghaniensis (yellow birch). You should be able to confirm this by bruising a small portion of the bark and seeking a wintergreen odor. Best wishes.