Here is a close up of the leaves.... close up of leaves ( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
Does the bark look like this... http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages ... r11624.jpg If so then it could be a Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum).
Here is a pic that I took this evening. I think the bark is smoother than that in the link. ( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
I'm not familiar with the trees in your state...I know it's much warmer there and your winters are less harsh than here in Wisconsin. Why not try your local extension office...here's the link: http://www.ext.vt.edu/index.php
Thank you for the link kaseylib.( You are right, our winters are not as harsh. I remember we used to always get snow every winter when I was a child, but not anymore.) I see this tree frequently in our County in rural, wooded areas. The flowers have a very sweet smell and attract hordes of bees.
