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BrandonM asked in Science & MathematicsBotany · 1 decade ago

What tree is this? (Green and Pink leaf)?

My parents had their house landscaped about 20 years ago and don't remember what kind of tree this is. It's in Pennsylvania and has been doing fine there this whole time. I don't have a pic of the tree unfortunately, but its leaves are pretty unique.

The tree has a grey and smooth looking bark. It's a broad leaf deciduous leaf without protrusions or jagged edges that are somewhat staggered down the twig. The unique thing about this tree is that it's leaves are mostly the normal darker green color, but have a 1/2" light pink boarder around it. I don't remember if the tree flowers or not, I don't think it does and it definitely doesn't produce any kind of nut or berry.

I don't think this is the actual tree, but the leaves look remarkably similar:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7419259@N03/503521454...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    It's probably one of those artificially hybridized ornamental plants. Thus, it will be difficult to identify (Though It could be a completely natural species - I don't know).

    Can you get a better picture of leaf arrangement, one flower, the bark, etc.? Does it have fruit?

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