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Catmint20906

Jun 24, 2015 5:44 PM CST

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Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

I see a lot of these germinating in my backyard, and have been assuming they are from a neighbor's tree. Anyone have any idea what it might be? (I am actually hoping for a mulberry...)

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frankrichards16

Jun 24, 2015 5:58 PM CST

Name: Frank Richards
Clinton, Michigan (Zone 5b)

Looks like a maple leaf or it could be ajuga:)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/...

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Catmint20906

Jun 24, 2015 6:03 PM CST

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Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

thanks, Frank!

yes, lots of ajuga there, spreading nicely!

well, if it's a maple, then that's good to know--I love maples but don't have space for one in my yard. Now a mulberry on the other hand!!

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

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plantladylin

Jun 24, 2015 6:06 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

It looks like it could possibly be an Acer seedling to me too. I believe Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a Maryland native but there may be other species that are native to the area as well. Do you know if there are Maple's in your neighbors yard or nearby vicinity?

Seedling images for comparison:
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
http://www.bing.com/images/sea...
http://www.bing.com/images/sea...

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Catmint20906

Jun 24, 2015 6:11 PM CST

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Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)