Help identifying a landscape tree/shrub/bush ?
This is in my neighbor's yard. Was planted by the previous owner and present owner has no clue, as do I. But I want to plant a couple of these.
They bloom in mid March, same time as the Red Bud. I would guess it to be some ebony crepe myrtle except it blooms in the wrong time of year. I took pics to Marcum Nursery, but the fella there did not know either .
Thanks in advance for all replies
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4 years agoAnd I'm havin second thoughts if this is necessary. I took this pic of the shade line today at about 10:30 am. Notice where the bermuda stops. When I planted late last July , I tried to get as close to the fence as I could, but yet still where the bermuda got sun. Cuz I thought the Sand Plum and Korean Spice would be taller and would get more sun in that position than the bermuda.
Maybe I need to give this another growing season ? Would I still be able to move them this time next year ?
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