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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: Hi, I spied this small tree/shrub growing next to a roadway that cuts through a wetlands area in Topsfield, MA. …

  • Question

    Hi, I spied this small tree/shrub growing next to a roadway that cuts through a wetlands area in Topsfield, MA. The photos were taken on October 3, 2022. It has little pink flower/fruits. I'd like to know what species, and whether or not it is native to the area.

    Answer

    Dear stephan, good morning. You have photographed a species of Euonymus (spindle-tree). It is likely you have observed E. europaeus (European spindle-tree), but I can't be certain without images of the seeds (and their associated aril). Best wishes.