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Tree ID

14 years ago

I know you must get this all the time, but I just don't know where else to look... so can someone please ID this tree for me? I've taken leaves and photos to garden centres, without any luck. I would estimate this tree is about 15' tall. Please note the spidery root system. I'm not sure if that is relevant. I have actually pruned the branches that were growing at ground level, to get some space underneath for some flowers, only to discover the dense fine root network throughout the soil.

It seems to have small white buds forming, but no flowers yet. I can also see that it has dried seed pods/flowers, which I've also included in the photos. I don't know if it is native, but FYI I am in Melbourne, Australia.

Here is my link to pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42257604@N03/3923184466/in/set-72157622252533039/ in case the link below doesn't work and you need to copy/paste the URL. Flick through photos on right of screen.

Four photos: The tree, seed pod, roots, leaves.

Thanks.

Here is a link that might be useful: Unknown Tree

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Dan _Staley (5b Sunset 2B AHS 7)
14 years ago
Top of my head, first glance looks like Feijoa sellowiana from here, but not sure how much of a WAG that is.

Dan
jsmum
Original Author
14 years ago
I think you're on the right track Dan. I noticed that the Feijoa is of the Myrtacae family (which I understand is the myrtle family?) and the tree photos I'm finding that are the closest in similarity all seem to be in that family. I found this image: http://www-staff.it.uts.edu.au/~don/larvae/plants/myrt/metrosideros-collina.jpg (linked below too), which is also similar, but not quite right. The leaves on mine aren't quite as pointy and don't curl over at the end. The buds on the right of that photo are VERY similar to the ones on my tree, but I haven't seen any blooms yet. Also a bit more info: the leaves are more blue/grey and the stems are almost white and are velvety.

Does that extra info give you more of an idea?

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:430214}}
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