Cornelian cherry can be easily confused with spicebush (Lindera benzoin) as both are small trees that show clusters of tiny yellow flowers at about the same time in very early spring. Spicebush is native to Indiana woodlands but sometimes is planted as landscaping. Cornelian cherry (Cornus) can be distinguished by the four petals on the tiny flowers. The bark of cornelian cherry has a mottled look and the twigs don't have the spicy aroma of spicebush.
Pictures taken April 13, 2015.
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