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Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a)  equiluxe Apr 12, 2021 6:46 PM CST |
| Hi! A few years ago, maybe 3 or 4, I dug this sapling our from a bunch of weeds, and none of my neighbors have been able to identify it. I live in southeast Texas, in The Woodlands, to be specific. The tree has never bloomed, nor do I think it has the ability to do so. The leaves are waxy, and have ridges on the ends. We've always left it in full sunlight, and it seems to be doin just fine. Thanks for the help!    |
Name: Rj Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)     crawgarden Apr 12, 2021 7:12 PM CST |
| Maybe a Bay Laurel Isaac Asimov, once wrote, “Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost   DaisyI Apr 12, 2021 9:15 PM CST |
| If its a Bay Laurel, breaking a leaf and smelling would tell you for sure. It reminds me of an oak tree. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 6:42 AM CST |
DaisyI said:If its a Bay Laurel, breaking a leaf and smelling would tell you for sure. What scent would i be...smelling... for? |
Name: John Pomona/Riverside CA (Zone 9a)  CPPgardener Apr 13, 2021 6:56 AM CST |
| Definitely not Bay Laurel. Gives me a vibe of Prunus or Ilex. It will flower eventually if it hasn't already, although not showily. Maybe @kittriana or @porkpal have better ideas. “That which is, is.That which happens, happens.” Douglas Adams |
Name: Porkpal Richmond, TX            porkpal Apr 13, 2021 7:43 AM CST |
| Cherry Laurel, perhaps? Porkpal |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 8:54 AM CST |
porkpal said:Cherry Laurel, perhaps? I know i'm new here, but I don't think its a cherry laurel. The foliage doesn't look dense enough for that. |
Name: Porkpal Richmond, TX porkpal Apr 13, 2021 9:13 AM CST |
| I agree. Does it get much sun? Porkpal |
Name: James North Louisiana (Zone 8b)              deepsouth Apr 13, 2021 9:19 AM CST |
Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) Might get red berries within a few years A native of south Texas |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 9:30 AM CST |
porkpal said:I agree. Does it get much sun? Full sun all day. Its always how it's been. I believe it survived the winter storms as well, unlike my poor lemon trees. |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 9:31 AM CST |
deepsouth said: I don't believe its that either, those trees have smaller leaves. I have those in my front yard, and this tree's leaves are much bigger. |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 9:47 AM CST |
Here's a little reference that might help y'all. |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost DaisyI Apr 13, 2021 11:22 AM CST |
equiluxe said: The smell of a bay leaf. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Name: Kat Magnolia, Tx (Zone 9a)         kittriana Apr 13, 2021 12:55 PM CST |
| Bay leaf has no smell to me, shrug. Definitely not yaupon, quercus has the leaves circling a stem, did it survive snowmeggeddon outside? It reminds me of a citrus but has no thorns, I cannot actually say except it isn't chinese privet. The expert you guys need is @ViburnumValley So many roads to take, choices to make, and laughs to share! |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 1:10 PM CST |
kittriana said:Bay leaf has no smell to me, shrug. Definitely not yaupon, quercus has the leaves circling a stem, did it survive snowmeggeddon outside? It reminds me of a citrus but has no thorns, I cannot actually say except it isn't chinese privet. The expert you guys need is @ViburnumValley It survived snowmageddon, athough it was covered during that time. (My lemon trees still died, despite being covered as well. :c) |
Name: Lee-Roy Bilzen, Belgium (Zone 8a)        Arico Apr 13, 2021 1:24 PM CST |
| It's far off, but perhaps a Camelia? Though they usually prefer light shade. |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 3:11 PM CST |
| Is there any more info y'all want me to try and gather? I'm all ears. |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 5:22 PM CST |
| Update: I have found the leaves smell like maraschino cherries, or maybe almonds, when crushed. |
Name: Kat Magnolia, Tx (Zone 9a) kittriana Apr 13, 2021 5:56 PM CST |
| flowering almonds were offered down here one year in the nurseries, zone 4 thru 9 would explain the cold tolerance, don't remember the exact name, the leaf doesn't resemble a cherry like Nanking cherry tho. From what I hear, the cherry laurels bit the dust like citrus did. So, no id, but a few ideas? So many roads to take, choices to make, and laughs to share! |
Name: Michael The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) equiluxe Apr 13, 2021 6:16 PM CST |
kittriana said:flowering almonds were offered down here one year in the nurseries, zone 4 thru 9 would explain the cold tolerance, don't remember the exact name, the leaf doesn't resemble a cherry like Nanking cherry tho. From what I hear, the cherry laurels bit the dust like citrus did. So, no id, but a few ideas? Basically. What I know so far is that the leaves are glossy, and smell of maraschino cherries when crushed, its rather tolerant to cold, and there was pretty much no shock after transplanting those few years ago. It can tolerate full sunlight, and can share land with the mint plant also in the pot. Its 3-5 years old, and thats about it. So far, my best guess is a Carolina cherry laurel. |
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