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Please identify #754087

Asked June 04, 2021, 10:47 PM EDT

Can you tell me the name of this tree?

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

This appears to be a naturally weeping cherry tree, but we cannot say for sure without a close-up of a leaf. 

Ellen

Ellen Replied June 07, 2021, 11:03 AM EDT

Took pic this am. Hope it helps identify! Thank you! Debbie

The Question Asker Replied June 08, 2021, 10:54 AM EDT

The tree looks to be in the genus Prunus. There are many species.  The leaves look like it may be a wild cherry, Prunus serotina,  but the weeping form is not characteristic of this. 

See Maryland Biodiversity for more information. https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/viewChecklist.php?genus=Prunus

Marian 

May I ask if you can tell me if this is a Magnolia? My neighbor next door has a large one and I wonder if it planted itself from his.
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The Question Asker Replied June 24, 2021, 7:11 PM EDT
Thank you very much! Too close to my carport...I love these trees...any suggestions for moving it?


On Fri, Jun 25, 2021 at 8:46 AM, Ask Extension
The Question Asker Replied June 25, 2021, 12:13 PM EDT

If you want to keep it (for yourself or to give it away), you can try transplanting it now, retaining as many roots as possible. If you aren't able to dig it now or won't be home to check on watering it for awhile later this summer, try transplanting in early to mid-spring. Magnolia roots generally tolerate transplanting best during that time of year. As a seed-grown plant, it may not exactly match its parent in terms of mature height and width (nor does its foliage look like one of the dwarf forms), so plan on giving it as much room to mature as possible. A height of 30-50' or more (eventually) and width around half to two-thirds this dimension is quite common for a full-size Southern Magnolia.

Miri

Thank you soooo much for your advice. I love it and want to keep it so will follow your instructions!


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The Question Asker Replied June 25, 2021, 12:40 PM EDT

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