Please help me identify this tree

[Watkins111]

Hi! I have a small tree that was planted when my house was built 7 years ago, and I have no idea what it is. We live in the northern half of Georgia. Thanks!!

 

[Watkins111]

I'm sure it's probably something really common & obvious, but I know nothing about trees!

 

[Chuck]

With no leaves it is impossible to tell for sure but the bark looks like Arizona ash. It is an inexpensive common tree that landscapers often install. Arizona ash is a short lived tree, about 25 years max and soft wooded. Here in Texas they are called Arizona trash trees. Hopefully it isn't one.

 

[Watkins111]

Thanks! I just took this picture of some of the leaves

 

[Beth_B]

The bark and the leaves sure look like oak to me.

 

[Watkins111]

Thanks Beth! Any idea on what type? Seems to be a lot of different types!

 

[Beth_B]

There you got me stumped! (Lol I crack me up sometimes.)

I'm not that great at identifying trees, and not sure what types are common down your way. But I would put money on it being an oak, which would be very cool.

 

[Chuck]

Those look like red oak leaves. Good tree.

 

[Watkins111]

Thanks! Will it be a problem to have this type of tree in a small front yard approximately 11 feet from my house? Looks like they get pretty big!

 

[Chuck]

Thanks! Will it be a problem to have this type of tree in a small front yard approximately 11 feet from my house? Looks like they get pretty big!

Depends on the variety. Some have a wide canopy, others don't. When it leafs out get an arborist to take a look at it. He can tell what variety it is.

 

[Beth_B]

I agree, an arborist will be a great resource for you as the tree matures.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Oak.. I'm jealous Oaks are some of my favorite trees.

 

[LIcenter]

Looking at the leaves, and the many lateral branching, I'm thinking it's a Pin oak. If so, they are a very well mannered tree, and would fit well in your yard.