Cherry Blossom

[mk1311]

Hi,

 

We planted cuttings from my dad's cherry blossom in a pot and it grew really quick. It has got to this after a few years (just cut it back). We now suspect it is not a cherry blossom and an app verifier said it is a willow. Just wanted to confirm if that's the case and how a willow managed to sneak in with cherry blossom cuttings! It had the attached growing on it earlier this year.

[Paul in the woods]

Yes, it looks like a goat or grey willow. Seedlings often sprout from bought in compost or spread from nearby trees. Looks like an old catkin in your hand.