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This tree is growing in complete shade. The bark looks like a dogwood and it has these hydrangea-like flowers.

laura735 Master Identifier says:

Link to rusty black haw. http://www.missouriplants.com/Whiteopp/Viburnum_rufidulum_page.html

April 5th, 2018 at 2:08am
laura735 Master Identifier says:

Maybe a species of Viburnum (?). Some of the species with similar looking leaves include V. prunifolium (black haw) and V. rufidulum (rusty blackhaw). Check out these included link for more information. Click on images to enlarge. Best wishes! http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/blackhaw

April 5th, 2018 at 2:41am
Walter Reeves Master Identifier says:

looks like common black cherry

April 4th, 2018 at 9:38am

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