Question: We have a beautiful tree in our front yard that we are not familiar with. There are multiple "trunks." The …
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We have a beautiful tree in our front yard that we are not familiar with. There are multiple "trunks." The leaves are almost heart shaped, with a scalloped, but not saw-toothed edge & are opposite, with 2 leaves at each node. I don't remember if it had flowers last year, but so far this year, it does not. We are in Worcester & bloom-wise are behind areas closer in toward Boston. I am attaching 3 photos - whole tree, close-up of bark & close-up of leaves. Thanks for your help!
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Dear Lisa, your tree is Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura-tree). It is diagnosed by the simple, opposite, toothed leaves with heart-shaped blades (a you note in your description). Best wishes.
