Name that plant
Details:
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Date Photo Taken
12 / 15 / 2018
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Season Photo Was Taken
Winter
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Region Photo Was Taken
Midwest
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City
Detroit
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State
Michigan
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Posted by
dave enters
Notes:
First picture is 2 plants side by side. For reference the fence behind is 6ft tall. Second picture is main trunk(s). Interestingly, some leaves have turned dark but some are still green. We’ve had temperatures as low as 25F this month. Leaves will fall when it gets below 10F. Unfortunately I don’t remember what the flowers look like or smell like, but I’m pretty sure they were small and white. It flowers in late spring.
Comments
laura735 Master Identifier says:
You’re welcome!
December 19th, 2018 at 3:48am
dave enters Apprentice says:
Thank you for your very helpful and knowledgeable advice.
December 17th, 2018 at 10:08am
laura735 Master Identifier says:
Check out the trunks of L. sinesis (Chinese privet). http://www.carolinanature.com/trees/lisi.html
December 16th, 2018 at 4:03am
laura735 Master Identifier says:
Some privet cultivars has purplish fall/winter leaves. https://www.gardenista.com/posts/gardening-101-privet-privets-ligustrum-plant-guides/
December 16th, 2018 at 4:23am
laura735 Master Identifier says:
Anatomy of a species of privet winter buds. http://www.thinkoholic.com/pic.php?l=en&s=536&img=6899
December 16th, 2018 at 4:45am
laura735 Master Identifier says:
Appreciate these follow up photos. I’m still leaning toward privet from these details: the opposite leaves, the smooth grayish bark, the fruits cluster. Also the buds appear to match those of privets as well. But flowers are needed for a confirmed ID. Maybe you could give us an update. For now check these links for more images of variety of privet. I have to post separate link for faster log in. Best wishes! http://capemaywildlife.com/_templates/group_oleaceae.html
December 16th, 2018 at 4:22am