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ncstockguy wrote:

We noticed some really dense shrubs forming a hedge about 8 feet tall
at the beach near Wilmington, NC. I believe I have seen them in
other places, especially around government parking lots.
Very curious what they might be. I am sure some of the plant experts
on here will know.
Photos are he
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84...nt-2-beach.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84...lina-beach.jpg

Take a look at http://www.scnps.org/plantid.html

I'd hazard a guess it is related to laurel.

More below

http://www.scnps.org/links.html By states.

Bill

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA