ID Shrub/Small Tree

Kinglott · #1 (**permalink**) 14-03-2009, 06:46 PM

Hi, I was wondering what this tree/shrub is which is in my back garden.

I was trying to propagate some trimmings if your wondering why they're in a pot :P

The leaves are glossy and very thick, there seems to be small black buds on some parts of the plant, which look to be opening soon (maybe to reveal a blossom of some kind?). The size of the actual tree/shrub is around 5ft tall with branches/leaves starting around 2ft. The stems are like a corduroy texture going vertical down the branches. and the leaves are slightly curved (as you can see from the image).

Hope that's enough info, sorry I couldn't give a better picture, but my camera isn't that great.

Thanks

ron1863 · #2 (**permalink**) 14-03-2009, 06:58 PM

Hi and a warm welcome to WAB.

I don't know what the shrub is but I was wondering how you managed to post an external image on WAB as they are not allowed

davidbr · #3 (**permalink**) 14-03-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ron1863

Hi and a warm welcome to WAB.

I don't know what the shrub is but I was wondering how you managed to post an external image on WAB as they are not allowed

It's easy to do; you just post the forums link from your hosting site (Imageshack, Photobucket etc.) It's a shame it's not allowed, but the reasons have been explained to me before so I guess I just have to accept them; rules is rules, I suppose

As for the shrub, I'd have to admit I've no idea! Would it be possible to get another picture, preferably of the plant in its "natural" setting?

KeenTeen17 · #4 (**permalink**) 14-03-2009, 07:54 PM

I think its a cotoneaster species. The shiny dark green leave tops are a dead giveaway as are the pale hairy bottoms

Kinglott · #5 (**permalink**) 14-03-2009, 08:07 PM

Ahh I'm sorry, should I remove the image?

It could be a Cotoneaster as you say, though it's fairly large for one, the larger leaves are about 3cm x 1cm but the texture of the leaves is almost the same as Cotoneaster (if I'm thinking of the right plant) I will take a picture of the whole tree tomorrow, and link it through this website (or try to anyway :P)