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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: Hello, Wondering if you recognize this interloper who's been showing up in my pots. Native? Non-native? Invasive? Aspen? Birch? I …

  • Question

    Hello, Wondering if you recognize this interloper who's been showing up in my pots. Native? Non-native? Invasive? Aspen? Birch? I propagate native perennials to donate to the native plant sale and am trying to decide whether this guy merits limited pot real estate. Much thanks!

    Answer

    Dear sldz22, good afternoon. You certainly have a Populus (poplar) seedling, but I can't identify the species with confidence without material in hand. I'm sorry I can't give you an answer from the images provided.