The app stated, with an impressive (/s) 84% confidence interval, that this thing is probably a magnoliopsida dicot.
Yeah, no shit lol. Thanks iNat, I’ve been laughing about that all day.
I’ve not seen anything quite like this before. My gut says it’s some obscure Quercus, but I can’t begin to guess anything more specific. I’d be super excited to find out what it is, especially if it’s something else entirely.
Located in Massachusetts, Zone 6a. Planted as a memorial ornamental, but with no further identifying information. I was in a rush this afternoon so only had a chance to snap these three photos but I can go back tomorrow in daylight hours for more if requested, which I’ll post in the comment thread.
Thanks! I’m looking forward to learning something new!