what is this tree?

[robgil]

anyone know ,

its the one on the right

little yellow flowers.

 

[Juju]

The leaf and flower is a bit like a Mahonia* but it doesn't look like a Mahonia the way it's growing.

*Possibly Mahonia aquifolium?

 

[vicky whitworth]

I think it's a berberis dawinii. We had one in the garden but we have just taken it out. It's what I call a corporation shrub - used by local authorities to deter folk from areas where they aren't encouraged to go and often seen in supermarket car parks and on roundabouts - prickly job.

Robgil, do you have one then? I think it's actually quite pretty and it has a nice smell. I just don't like prickly things except holly and hedgehogs! Vicky

 

[Penners]

Yes, I agree with Vicky. Berberis Darwinii:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berberis_darwinii

 

[robgil]

yes , got one in my garden and its flowering so i was wondering if its worth keeping as its in a part of the garden than needs thinning out. its not a bad looking tree , just an bit raggedy.

 

[FamilyWiggs]

Yes, I agree with the others... it's definitely a....er....berberis darwinii.

Anyone can see that!

 

[Me!]

And does anybody know what this one is please? -

 

[Penners]

It's not easy to tell from that photo, but it could be a Tamarisk tree (Latin name Tamarix).

 

[vicky whitworth]

I think it could be a Tamarisk too. If it is they seem to like light, sandy soils rather than cold, wet clay. You often see them near sandy sea side places. Vicky

 

[FamilyWiggs]

I think it could be a Tamarisk too. If it is they seem to like light, sandy soils rather than cold, wet clay. You often see them near sandy sea side places. Vicky

I'm pretty sure it isn't a Berberis darwinii. 8)

 

[Penners]

I was hoping we would get the definitive expert identification from you, FW.

And it's free of charge, too.

 

[Me!]

It's not easy to tell from that photo, but it could be a Tamarisk tree (Latin name Tamarix).

A* to Penners and Vicky, I've Googled a few images now I have the name and that is definitely the right one, thank you. I've been trying to find out what they are for ages as there are three of them near here that produce a mass of flowers in late spring and look fantastic. We are on very heavy clay soil here though so I don't know why they do so well, but I shall certainly get one and give it a try.

 

[FamilyWiggs]

I was hoping we would get the definitive expert identification from you, FW.

And it's free of charge, too.

Please don't broadcast this widely Penners as I'd hate to spoil my reputation as an expert, well informed poster on here; but I don't know an awful lot about these flowery ornamental type trees.

 

[Penners]

Your modesty does you credit, sir, but please don't try to dislodge yourself from my mental "expert" classification. My world will lose cohesion.

 

[robgil]

are berberis trees or shrubs? and whats that thing to the left of it? its a good 20 feet tall, is it an ash?

 

[Penners]

are berberis trees or shrubs? and whats that thing to the left of it? its a good 20 feet tall, is it an ash?

Berberis is usually grown as a shrub. If your has become too tree-like you might want to start a programme of cutting it back. But if it's quit eold and hasn't been pruned for some time, don't massacre it all at once - do it over three years, cutting back a third of the plant to the size you want each year. That will avoid giving it too much of a shock.

Couldn't tell you what's beside it - it's pretty unidentifiable in the photo.

Although FW will probably know. :wink:

 

[robgil]

aaah thats good , i always wanted a shrubbery.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIV4poUZAQo

 

[FamilyWiggs]

Couldn't tell you what's beside it - it's pretty unidentifiable in the photo.

Although FW will probably know. :wink:

Yes - it's tough to tell, but I'm pretty sure it's not a Tamarisk. 8)