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Asked May 18, 2021, 6:19 PM EDT

Hello, Attached is a picture of the bark, the leaves, and the whole tree. Could you please identify it for me?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

This looks like a linden tree, Tilia americana. https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/1372

We also notice English ivy, an invasive vine growing up the trunk. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/english-ivy

https://www.invasive.org/alien/fact/hehe1.htm

To eradicate English ivy that is growing on trees cut the vine off at the base of the tree and paint the newly cut end of the vine with a systemic herbicide (containing glyphosate or triclopyr) at high strength. Read the product instructions pertaining to tough weeds. Do not let the herbicide get directly on the tree. Do not pull the vines from the tree as this can damage the bark. The vine will dieback on its own on the tree trunk.

Marian

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 19, 2021, 11:23 AM EDT
Thank you!
I had been told it was an elm. I thought all elms had been damaged or killed by Dutch Elm Disease.
Interesting. I'll check out linden trees.
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On Wed, May 19, 2021 at 11:23 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied May 20, 2021, 4:54 PM EDT

You're welcome.

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 21, 2021, 8:37 AM EDT

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