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Mystery Plant #90012

Added: 2011-01-01

A large tree with rather plump buds. Near Cambridge, in the Puslinch Resource Management Area. I haven't been back in the spring or summer to see what it is.

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I believe this tree, is Ulmus pumila, more commonly known as Siberian Elm. These trees commonly escape cultivation in southern Ontario (especially near where I live, the Burlington and Hamilton area) and can be a real nuisance! Those distinct round, fat purple buds contain what will be the flowers in spring, and are a key I.D. feature to differentiate it from other Elms. (TN)

 
  
 

Mystery Plant #90012

General shape and size of the tree. I only found one individual.

Mystery Plant #90012

This crowded-looking photo shows the buds along the branches of the tree.

Mystery Plant #90012

Plump buds! Arranged alternately along the stem.

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Typical branch loaded with buds.

Mystery Plant #90012