What is this tree?

April 23, 2019

This fragrant tree is in a neighbors yard, and the sweet aroma fills the whole street! It is so pretty- can someone tell me what it is?

AlittleSalt · April 23, 2019

It could be many things, but a Black Locust tree or other Locust has wonderful scented flowers that look a whole lot like your pictures. https://www.google.com/search?q=blac...h=576&dpr=1.25

Goodloe · April 24, 2019

Looks like a Crepe Myrtle to me....

matereater · April 24, 2019

White Lilac tree ??

clkeiper · April 24, 2019

Is perhaps a lilac grafted onto a rootstock for tree growth and not woody shrub growth. it isn't a terribly easy photo to see the detail on. I think maybe a Korean/Japanese variety? or I could be totally wrong.

SteveP · April 24, 2019

How about a closeup detailed picture of a leaf?

April 24, 2019

I know it is not a lilac--I grew up surrounded with lilacs! The flowers are about the size and shape of a man's thumb. I'll get a closer photo.
Also not crepe mrytle- I lived in Louisiana and love them.

ddsack · April 24, 2019

Could it be a Linden tree? There are many varieties, though your blossoms may be too dense for some Lindens.

Labradors2 · April 24, 2019

I wonder if this is a Summersweet Clethra tree?

Linda

April 24, 2019

Here's a closeup-

Worth1 · April 24, 2019

Looks like a type of bird cherry AKA mayday tree to me.
Introduced to the US from Asia and Europe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_subg._Padus

Labradors2 · April 24, 2019

I think you nailed it Worth! Well done

Linda

April 24, 2019

Thanks, Worth-- I'm pretty sure that's it.

NarnianGarden · April 25, 2019

It certainly looks like our native Prunus padus! (very pretty flowers and the berries can be used to prepare great tasting brandy/wine..)

April 24, 2019	#3
Goodloe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Steens, MS 8a Posts: 410	Looks like a Crepe Myrtle to me.... __________________ ~Jon~ Downheah, Mississippi

April 24, 2019	#4
matereater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. Michigan (Livonia) Posts: 1,264	White Lilac tree ?? __________________ Steve Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult

April 24, 2019	#5
clkeiper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 4,350	Is perhaps a lilac grafted onto a rootstock for tree growth and not woody shrub growth. it isn't a terribly easy photo to see the detail on. I think maybe a Korean/Japanese variety? or I could be totally wrong. __________________ carolyn k Last edited by clkeiper; April 24, 2019 at 08:07 AM.

April 24, 2019	#7
JoParrott Guest Posts: n/a	I know it is not a lilac--I grew up surrounded with lilacs! The flowers are about the size and shape of a man's thumb. I'll get a closer photo. Also not crepe mrytle- I lived in Louisiana and love them. Last edited by JoParrott; April 24, 2019 at 10:27 AM. Reason: added info

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ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	Could it be a Linden tree? There are many varieties, though your blossoms may be too dense for some Lindens. __________________ Dee ************** Last edited by ddsack; April 24, 2019 at 10:31 AM.

April 23, 2019	#2
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	It could be many things, but a Black Locust tree or other Locust has wonderful scented flowers that look a whole lot like your pictures. https://www.google.com/search?q=blac...h=576&dpr=1.25

April 24, 2019	#6
SteveP Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 1,398	How about a closeup detailed picture of a leaf?

April 24, 2019	#9
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,894	I wonder if this is a Summersweet Clethra tree? Linda

April 24, 2019	#11
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Looks like a type of bird cherry AKA mayday tree to me. Introduced to the US from Asia and Europe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_subg._Padus

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Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,894	I think you nailed it Worth! Well done Linda

April 25, 2019	#14
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	It certainly looks like our native Prunus padus! (very pretty flowers and the berries can be used to prepare great tasting brandy/wine..)