help identify shrub/tree

4 years ago

Hi,

We have multiple privacy shrub/trees in our house (bought this year) that I would like to know the species for. Can any gardening enthusiast or neighbors recognize which shrub / tree is this?

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
4 years ago
Where are you located? Looks like Pittosporum tobira to me.
Embothrium
4 years ago
Definitely.
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Also acts as a host plant for Giant Swallowtail larvae. Here is a link that might be useful: Giant Swallowtail butterfly This post was edited by saltcedar on Wed, May 8, 13 at 18:22
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Might be a Privet.
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Look right to me - Thanks so much Chris - I passed on the information and gave you the credit. Best wishes, jase
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Maybe somebody at a nearby nursery or garden knows it. Snip a sample to take and show.
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)

Embothrium

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