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Identifying Multiple Trees/Plants

13 years ago

I recently purchased a new home with the following trees and plants that I have no idea about. I would like to find out as much information I can from members pertaining to:

- Name of plant/tree

- Pruning, trimming instructions

- Watering and care instructions

- Other things to know before I try to clean up my yard

The home is equipped with an irrigation system that I need to get operating again. Any help from the experience of members here will be greatly appreciated so I can move forward on taking care of reviving the landscaping that I've inherited.

Pictures are in attached URL:

https://picasaweb.google.com/Bowmil/Mar14201102?feat=directlink

Thank you in advance!

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Comments (8)

penguu
13 years ago
Number 2 looks like a rosemary. Number 5 through 7 and 11 are ornamental palms, but I can't name which. Number 4 is an abelia.

Everything you have are mediterranean climate plants. You might want to call up your local university for water and care instructions. In california, I remember UC Davis Arboretum has a huge mediterranean plant section. Grats on your new garden, and good luck!
flora_uk
13 years ago
Possible ids:

1. Callistemon sp. (Bottlebrush)
2. Rosemarinus (Rosemary)
3. Euonymous sp.
4. Photinia sp?
5 - 7 NOID Palms
8. Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'
9. Euonymous sp.
1. ?
2. NOID Palm
3. Nerium oleander?
  13.?
  14.Raphiolepis indica (Indian hawthorn)?
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
13 years ago
I'll take a stab at it, too, though it's been awhile since I've lived and worked in a climate that will support these kinds of plants.

1. Bottlebrush
2.? Could it be thyme?
3. possibly Rosemary
4.Indian Hawthorn (100%)
5. Don't remember which palm
6. Pampasgrass, I think...after it's annual haircut
7. Saw Palmetto, I think
8. Pittosporum (variegated)
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flora_uk
13 years ago
The numbers in the slide show are different from the numbers in the first view you get. I was using the slide show numbers hence the divergence in the rosemary id.
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13 years ago
I was wondering if the Rosemary may in fact be Wistrengia. A closer photo would help, or failing that, a description of the leaf colour.
User
13 years ago
Sorry for the typo, that should be Westringia. I do wish we had an edit facility. :o(
flora_uk
13 years ago
deejaus - I think you could be right. Not a plant I know so I just went for the familiar.
theplantwizard
13 years ago
Here's my input:

1. Callistemon viminalis
2. Thymus citriodorus
3. Rosmarinus officinalis
4. Rhaphiolepis indica
5. Trachycarpus fortunei
6. Syagrus romanzoffiana
7. Livistona chinensis
8. Pittosporum tobira
9. Euonymus fortunei
1. Miscanthus sinensis
2. Washingtonia robusta
3. Nerium oleander
4. Miscanthus?
5. ?

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