ID The Tree. Currently in bloom, flowers have no scent

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  1. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Hello,

    Can any of you ID this tree? It is currently in bloom.
    It is not a fruit tree ans as far as I can tell, the flowers have no scent.
    I have three views:
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    Hopefully some of you taxonomists will be able to help me with this one. Thanks.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Oh Sjoerd, That is a beautiful tree. I want some of them in my little piece of the world. Is this one yours. You didn't actually say...
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I originally thought that it was a Hawthorn Tree,but after considering the leaves, I believe that you are right, TONI. Thanks a mil.

    WARE--The tree is not mine--the council planted them. It lines one side of the street in which I live.
     



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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    I have seen them line the streets in the past and they are beautiful when in bloom.....I would like one....
     
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    purpleinopp Young Pine Plants Contributor

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    Bradford pears (Pyrus calleryana) bloom before the leaves come out, and the flowers smell like pee. I don't think it's that.

    It could be from Pyrus genus, or from Malus (crabapple & others.) When the fruits form later, it should be easier to ID.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Thanks Purple. I do not actually ever remember seeing any fruits on those trees though. I shall look closer this year. The pollen from those trees make my nose itch.
     
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    Looks like my Bradford pear. It's true they bloom before the leaves but if it's not too windy the leafs come right after.
     

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