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**veggiechicken** · 26-10-2017, 07:50 PM

Was the tree planted by the crematorium? They should know what it is.
I'd like to know what colour the leaves are in summer as I assume that's its autumn colouring. Also, how the leaves are grouped on the branch - one leaf is not enough!

**Baldy** · 26-10-2017, 07:58 PM

Some more pictures on the way for your delectation... Soon ish if he can sort his phone out.
Not a good relationship with the crematorium now as they've given notice or whatnot.
Leaf is green in summer apparently...

**Miss Mousetrousers** · 27-10-2017, 02:23 PM

From the look of the buds it could be an elm but what would help you is that the leaves have a red colour in autumn. The buds on the branches look as if they've been formed during the summer which may indicate it could flower in spring. Could they take several heel cuttings by pulling off a small twig along with a strip of bark, cut the end bit off with a sharp knife, dip them in rooting hormone powder and plunge them in half-way into a pot of multi-purpose compost with added drainage such as perlite, vermiculite (that can be used on its own) or sharp sand. Add enough water to firm the mix then leave outside in a sheltered place. As said, more pics will help.

**seasprout** · 27-10-2017, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Baldy View Post

My friend has learnt that the crematorium fees for his parents plot are going from 300 to over 900 quid so is looking to grow the same tree at home that is at their memorial. I think it's an elm of some sort. Pics attached...
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Any help appreciated...

It’s a cherry tree.

**Baldy** · 28-10-2017, 09:10 AM

Finally got another piccy, not sure how helpful...

**Miss Mousetrousers** · 28-10-2017, 01:28 PM

It does seem to be some sort of "fruiting" tree because of the way the branches are growing up and out, almost like apple trees do.

**Baldy** · 28-10-2017, 02:55 PM

He's probably the least green fingered person I know... perhaps I'll volunteer to try to grow some cuttings on for them...

**Zelenina** · 28-10-2017, 04:30 PM

Neither the tree nor the leaf look very elm-like. Cherry is possible as seasprout says, but a typical cherry leaf has a point on the end. It's an old leaf so maybe it lost it's point, or maybe just not a typical shaped leaf. Does your friend know if it has blossoms in the spring? Also it's hard to tell the size of the leaf from that photo. Can you measure it, or take its piccie again with something indicating the size?

**Zelenina** · 28-10-2017, 05:06 PM

Could it be a Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)? They often have leaves that shape, and they are frequently planted as an ornamental tree in public spaces. There is the ordinary native type and some more ornamental strains like the Silver Leaf Whitebeam. Some do have good autumn colour and they tend to lose their leaves early. They also have bunches of berries, but maybe the birds ate them all.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/17533/Sorbus-aria/Details

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