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ID of this tree please?

bullfinchbullfinch Posts: 640
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Hello, does anyone know what this tree might be please? The photo was sent to me from a self-isolating friend (her) to self-isolating me. I wonder if it's a plum tree?

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  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,699
    Unfortunately it is very hard to tell from your friend's photo. Cannot see the buds properly and the trunk properly. I think the best thing is to ask her to inspect the blossoms carefully. If the individual flower has a small split/cleft on each petal edge, it's almost certainly a cherry tree. If not, more likely a plum tree. 
  • bullfinchbullfinch Posts: 640
    Thank you @Borderline I'll message her and ask. Hope you are keeping well in these difficult times.
  • Loraine3Loraine3 Posts: 569
    The way it's 'trussed up', I wondered if it's a sucker from the trunks that are behind it.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,990
    Loraine3 said:
    The way it's 'trussed up', I wondered if it's a sucker from the trunks that are behind it.
    That had also occurred to me. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • bullfinchbullfinch Posts: 640
    Oh, I see the string now you mention it 😕
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