Re: Tree identification
Chinquapin Oak, Swamp White Oak, or Chestnut Oak would be my guesses,
depending on soil type and what is native to the area. For alkaline
soils, Chinquapin is the most likely. I have grown these from acorns
for the past 3 years and the leaves are identical to what was described.
Chinquapin is replaced by Chestnut Oak the further east you go. The
leaves are very similar in the two species.
--Mark Stephens
SW Ohio z5
> >While weeding my beds this weekend, I came across what I think is
some kind
> >of tree. The leaves are oval and lightly serrated. They remind me
of an
> >elm or maybe birch leaf. When I pulled it, it is growing from a nut
that is
> >about 1.5 inches in diameter and dark brown with a very smooth
surface.
> >
> >Any idea what kind it could be? If it is something desirable, I'll
find
> >some place to put it, it's in a pot right now.
> >
> >Greg in Chalfont, PA
> >
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