Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) duking it out with a witchhazel (Hamamelis sp.) to see which is more yellow.
The witchhazel in front might be 'Arnold Promise', but it seems a little late for that cultivar. The cornelian cherry behind is really a dogwood. Why it's called a cherry, I haven't a clue. Well, maybe it's the small red summer fruit?
Witchhazel (front) and cornelian cherry (behind) in Carl Schurz Park, NYC.