In The Garden: Shrub Identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Trekmtb, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. Trekmtb

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    Can anybody ID this Shrub/Tree in my yard in Northern California? I need to replace one of them. Ideas on why just one out of 7 might have died would be helpful also.
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Yes, I believe that you are right! Thanks so much.
     
  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Claimed to be a bigeneric hybrid with Eriobotrya.
     
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    Thanks, another poster said it was this:


    Rhaphiolepis "Majestic Beauty" or Indian Hawthorn



    Is this the same thing?
     
  6. SusanDunlap

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    Yes. The same thing.

    another cultivar available in Northern California that is quite similar is sold by the name Rhaphiolepis "x montic"

    photo attached.
     

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  7. Trekmtb

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    Thanks!
     
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    welcome. ask the best local nursery the likely cause of the plant's demise....gopher?
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks familiar, but I can't say what it is. Trekmtb, in general it is good to start a new thread when you have a new question or topic. It gets confusing when too many discussions are happening in one thread. I copied the last plant ID post to this thread:
    Identification: - Can anybody ID this house plant?. Let's take up ID of the little succulent there.

    On the previous topic, I just want to clarify the name a bit, if I can.

    Majestic Beauty® Indian Hawthorn
    Rhaphiolepis x 'Montic'

    Here Rhaphiolepis is the name of the genus, Indian Hawthorn is the common name for Rhaphiolepis, 'Montic' is the cultivar (a unique individual selected or bred), Majestic Beauty® is a registered tradename that is used to market 'Montic', and the x is simply a mistake that does not belong in this name. The x would be used to denote a hybrid species in that position--no species is listed here.

    If it is in fact a generic hybrid with Eriobotrya as suggested by Ron and Dirr then the name would be x Rhaphiobotrya 'Montic'. Here the x indicating a bigeneric hybrid of Rhaphiolepis and Eriobotrya.
     
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    Thanks on the Indian Hawthorne. I have in fact bought one and planted it. Matches perfectly. Thanks for the new thread also.
     

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