ID That Tree: Native Blackhaw vs. Invasive Winged Burningbush

In this edition of ID That Tree, we're going to introduce you to two species found in Indiana, a native called blackhaw and an invasive called burning bush. Blackhaw has oppositely held simple leaves, very finely toothed margins, and elongated buds that have a grey haze to them. It also has striking fall color. Burning bush, on the other hand, has opposite leaf arrangement but much smaller leaves that are a bit more elongated. Burning bush is an invasive that is spread by seeding itself through birds and other wildlife.

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