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Type of small tree #372061

Asked October 22, 2016, 6:31 PM EDT

I'm attaching pictures. This tree seems to have seed pods, and what looks like a small pine cone that starts out green, then turns brown and falls off.

DuPage County Illinois

Expert Response

This is an Alder, most likely Alnus glutinosa - Common Alder, European Alder, Black Alder.

For more information on Common Alder

An Ask Extension Expert Replied October 24, 2016, 1:35 PM EDT

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Type of small tree #372061

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