I need help identifying a tree. 35 or so years ago my uncle was a cross country truck driver and often brought home gifts for my aunt and grandparents. He brought home a small tree at one time and no one remembers where he said he got it, not even what state. A few years ago we lost my grandmother and soon after the tree was damaged so badly it couldn't recover. I don't have any pictures but I'll do my best to describe it. It grew to about 5 ft. tall. The trunk and limbs were slightly twisty. Young limbs were covered with a soft velvety fur and it had pods in the summer. The pods were 1 to 2 inches long and looked a little like a pine cone. It reproduced like crazy with young plants sprouting up all around it in the summer {unfortunately all cut down by my stepfather}. I'm not sure how it reproduced although I always suspected it was new shoots from the roots. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it very much. Thanks.
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17 years ago