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In reply to the discussion: Need Plant ID Help Fast [View all]

Major Nikon

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3. Could be wrong, but it looks like Japanese Cleyera - Ternstroemia gymnanthera
Tue May 27, 2014, 10:25 AM
May 2014

I have 4 of them.

They are very hardy, disease resistant, fast growing, and can get quite tall and large (around 6' easy). So if that's what it is, allow plenty of space for it.

All of the ones I have are planted on the north side of my home, but one gets more sun than the other three and seems to be a bit more hardy for it, but they will tolerate some shade.

From the looks of it, I'm willing to bet this plant is somewhat pot bound, so make sure you cut or preferably unwind any roots which are girdling the plant to prevent problems later on.

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Need Plant ID Help Fast [View all] NJCher May 2014 OP
Is this a photinia? Red-tip photinia perhaps? CurtEastPoint May 2014 #1
If it's an indoor plant, it might be a schefflera LiberalEsto May 2014 #2
Could be wrong, but it looks like Japanese Cleyera - Ternstroemia gymnanthera Major Nikon May 2014 #3
thanks for the tips NJCher May 2014 #4
Looks like photinia to me. n/t TygrBright May 2014 #5
No clue libodem May 2014 #6
OK, Major Nikon's got it NJCher May 2014 #7
So is it indeed a littlemissmartypants May 2014 #8
yes, it is NJCher May 2014 #9
It looks to me like a shrub I have.... Curmudgeoness May 2014 #10
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