Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Aspen in Southeast Georgia??, 1 by Sheila965

Sheila965 wrote:
I planted some freesia bulbs last year and I started watching this thing grow, finally realizing it was NOT what I had planted. My husband said the leaves appeared to be an aspen tree.

It has an extended root system. The bark has some spotty parts on it that are an orangish/red. One of the "trees" sent out a feeler and wrapped the feeler around the fence (I guess to brace itself?).

I had three growing, but I pulled up the smallest to take photos of the root system and bark.

Any ideas on what this is? It's in my flower garden. If I need to pull it up, I need to do it before it gets any bigger. Thanks for your help!

Sheila