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Help with tree ID

Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
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Hi, I’ve been nurturing a sapling thinking the birds has gifted me a rowan tree.  But my Mum thinks it’s more like an ash.  I’ve googled and can’t find anything definitive to identify the tree.  I’d be grateful if anyone can tell the difference. Thanks 

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  • plant pauperplant pauper Posts: 6,904
    I'm pretty sure it's a Rowan because somewhere far back in my memory cards I'm thinking 5-7 leaflets. It looks like mine too!
    Someone will be along with a less vague, more definite ID.
  • Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
    @plant pauper Thank you 🌺
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - that's a little rowan.  :)
    I've got two courtesy of the birds, but both those trees are so common round here, so it's not surprising. One isn't the common one either, but has nice white berries, so it's a vilmorinii or a cashmiriana or similar. 
    The ash trees have smoother edges to the foliage, but it can sometimes be tricky to decide which is which when they're small. Ash has quite smooth wood on the main trunk too, and that's also easier to make an ID when plants get bigger. Rowans are much more gnarly - as in your pic. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
    @Fairygirl Thank you! That’s just what I wanted to hear. 
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