Let's Play Name That Shrub!
I saw an interesting shrub today and I'm wondering if someone might be able
to identify it. Actually, I guess it was more of a small tree than a shrub -- it was about 4 feet tall with a weeping shape (although the shape might have been contrived, since I saw it at a fancy office building). It had long, thin branches that drooped downward (hence the weeping), and each branch had a series of regularly-spaced leaf shoots placed in twos opposing each other. Each leaf shoot had seven-fingered pattern that looked exactly like marijuana. (hehe...That's what caught my eye at first!) The branches were a mossy green color and the leaves a darker green tinged with burgundy. The leaves really did look almost exactly like pot leaves -- they had the same long, tapered shape with jagged edges in the same leaf pattern, except they weren't as wide as marijuana leaves. I don't have a photo of the tree/shrub/bush, but if any of you master gardeners out there know what it might be, please let me know. It was really beautiful and I'd like to find a couple plant. I sneaked a small cutting and am trying to root it, so I'd really like to know what it is. Cheers, Rhonda Alexandria, VA - Zone 7a/b |
Let's Play Name That Shrub!
Probably a variety of Japanese Maple, Acer Palmatum.
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/ccd219e7/bc/Yahoo!+Photo+Album/Draft-Render/_ _hr_Dcp_0432.jpg? Dave "Natty_Dread" wrote in message ... I saw an interesting shrub today and I'm wondering if someone might be able to identify it. Actually, I guess it was more of a small tree than a shrub -- it was about 4 feet tall with a weeping shape (although the shape might have been contrived, since I saw it at a fancy office building). It had long, thin branches that drooped downward (hence the weeping), and each branch had a series of regularly-spaced leaf shoots placed in twos opposing each other. Each leaf shoot had seven-fingered pattern that looked exactly like marijuana. (hehe...That's what caught my eye at first!) The branches were a mossy green color and the leaves a darker green tinged with burgundy. The leaves really did look almost exactly like pot leaves -- they had the same long, tapered shape with jagged edges in the same leaf pattern, except they weren't as wide as marijuana leaves. I don't have a photo of the tree/shrub/bush, but if any of you master gardeners out there know what it might be, please let me know. It was really beautiful and I'd like to find a couple plant. I sneaked a small cutting and am trying to root it, so I'd really like to know what it is. Cheers, Rhonda Alexandria, VA - Zone 7a/b |
Let's Play Name That Shrub!
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Each leaf shoot had seven-fingered pattern that looked exactly like marijuana. more than likley it is one of the green leaf varieties of japanese maple. Try searching google for Acer palmatum 'Viridis' but if any of you master gardeners out there know what it might be this might be one for the advanced master gardeners! hahahahaaa Toad |
Let's Play Name That Shrub!
Okay!
You run and hide and we will find you after you can name that shrub!!!! You are only allowed to hide behind a Vitex agnus-castus shrub. Natty_Dread wrote in message ... I saw an interesting shrub today and I'm wondering if someone might be able to identify it. Actually, I guess it was more of a small tree than a shrub -- it was about 4 feet tall with a weeping shape (although the shape might have been contrived, since I saw it at a fancy office building). It had long, thin branches that drooped downward (hence the weeping), and each branch had a series of regularly-spaced leaf shoots placed in twos opposing each other. Each leaf shoot had seven-fingered pattern that looked exactly like marijuana. (hehe...That's what caught my eye at first!) The branches were a mossy green color and the leaves a darker green tinged with burgundy. The leaves really did look almost exactly like pot leaves -- they had the same long, tapered shape with jagged edges in the same leaf pattern, except they weren't as wide as marijuana leaves. I don't have a photo of the tree/shrub/bush, but if any of you master gardeners out there know what it might be, please let me know. It was really beautiful and I'd like to find a couple plant. I sneaked a small cutting and am trying to root it, so I'd really like to know what it is. Cheers, Rhonda Alexandria, VA - Zone 7a/b |
Let's Play Name That Shrub!
Nope, its not a Castor bean. That is an annual and the leaves are alternate
not in pairs. SugarChile wrote in message rthlink.net... Sounds like castor bean. A quick search turned up this pic, you can probably find better ones: http://www.swapseeds.com/Castorbean.htm It is cool looking, also quite poisonous. Cheers, Sue Zone 6, Southcentral PA "Natty_Dread" wrote in message ... I saw an interesting shrub today and I'm wondering if someone might be able to identify it. Actually, I guess it was more of a small tree than a shrub -- it was about 4 feet tall with a weeping shape (although the shape might have been contrived, since I saw it at a fancy office building). It had long, thin branches that drooped downward (hence the weeping), and each branch had a series of regularly-spaced leaf shoots placed in twos opposing each other. Each leaf shoot had seven-fingered pattern that looked exactly like marijuana. (hehe...That's what caught my eye at first!) The branches were a mossy green color and the leaves a darker green tinged with burgundy. The leaves really did look almost exactly like pot leaves -- they had the same long, tapered shape with jagged edges in the same leaf pattern, except they weren't as wide as marijuana leaves. I don't have a photo of the tree/shrub/bush, but if any of you master gardeners out there know what it might be, please let me know. It was really beautiful and I'd like to find a couple plant. I sneaked a small cutting and am trying to root it, so I'd really like to know what it is. Cheers, Rhonda Alexandria, VA - Zone 7a/b |
Let's Play Name That Shrub!
I'm guessing you saw a Japanese Maple Tree. There are several different
varieties that have deeply grooved leaves and are tinged with burgundy or completely red in color. Yes, they do look like marijuana plants! They usually grow best in a bright light, shady area or just a little morning sun only. Many people have them in corners near the front of their houses in a shady spot as a nice focal point upon entering the house. You can also grow them in a large pot. Hope this helps. Penny Zone 7b - North Carolina "Natty_Dread" wrote in message ... I saw an interesting shrub today and I'm wondering if someone might be able to identify it. Actually, I guess it was more of a small tree than a shrub -- it was about 4 feet tall with a weeping shape (although the shape might have been contrived, since I saw it at a fancy office building). It had long, thin branches that drooped downward (hence the weeping), and each branch had a series of regularly-spaced leaf shoots placed in twos opposing each other. Each leaf shoot had seven-fingered pattern that looked exactly like marijuana. (hehe...That's what caught my eye at first!) The branches were a mossy green color and the leaves a darker green tinged with burgundy. The leaves really did look almost exactly like pot leaves -- they had the same long, tapered shape with jagged edges in the same leaf pattern, except they weren't as wide as marijuana leaves. I don't have a photo of the tree/shrub/bush, but if any of you master gardeners out there know what it might be, please let me know. It was really beautiful and I'd like to find a couple plant. I sneaked a small cutting and am trying to root it, so I'd really like to know what it is. Cheers, Rhonda Alexandria, VA - Zone 7a/b |
Let's Play Name That Shrub!
"SugarChile" wrote in message rthlink.net... Sounds like castor bean. A quick search turned up this pic, you can probably find better ones: http://www.swapseeds.com/Castorbean.htm It is cool looking, also quite poisonous. Nope, that's not it. The leaves were much narrower than those, and more long and stringy. Thanks for the idea, though. :-) Cheers, Sue Zone 6, Southcentral PA "Natty_Dread" wrote in message ... I saw an interesting shrub today and I'm wondering if someone might be able to identify it. Actually, I guess it was more of a small tree than a shrub -- it was about 4 feet tall with a weeping shape (although the shape might have been contrived, since I saw it at a fancy office building). It had long, thin branches that drooped downward (hence the weeping), and each branch had a series of regularly-spaced leaf shoots placed in twos opposing each other. Each leaf shoot had seven-fingered pattern that looked exactly like marijuana. (hehe...That's what caught my eye at first!) The branches were a mossy green color and the leaves a darker green tinged with burgundy. The leaves really did look almost exactly like pot leaves -- they had the same long, tapered shape with jagged edges in the same leaf pattern, except they weren't as wide as marijuana leaves. I don't have a photo of the tree/shrub/bush, but if any of you master gardeners out there know what it might be, please let me know. It was really beautiful and I'd like to find a couple plant. I sneaked a small cutting and am trying to root it, so I'd really like to know what it is. Cheers, Rhonda Alexandria, VA - Zone 7a/b |
Let's Play Name That Shrub!
Could be a Coral tree (can be very bushy and doesn't grow very high) . Look
for red flower bracts - if so, its a Coral tree. Propagates very easily from the seed pods. I have several in the yard. I live in zone 9 - Florida. -- gloria - only the iguanas know for sure |
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