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There are two of these trees in Central Park located in Louisville. Can you tell me what it's called please?
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What is this tree? #445742
Asked April 01, 2018, 9:18 AM EDT
There are two of these trees in Central Park located in Louisville. Can you tell me what it's called please?
Jefferson County Kentucky
Expert Response
Thanks for sending this tree trunk pic. However, it is usually difficult to id a tree from a small section of the trunk. Can you send a pic of the crown, branch tips, or canopy? May be an Osage Orange (Maclura Pomifera). Let me know.
Wayne Long, Jefferson Co Extension,<personal data hidden>
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Wayne Long, Jefferson Co Extension,<personal data hidden>
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