Small evergreen tree in Stanley Park

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  1. englak

    englak Active Member 10 Years

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    Glossy, evergreen leaves and looks like Osmanthus but it's tree-like in form. Could it be Osmanthus, but a tree-like variety?

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Not a lot of bud photos to compare against. Osmanthus x burkwoodii can get to a substantive size.
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Prunus laurocerasus?
     
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    I thought those had 2cm skinny buds. They're still closed in that sort-of bullet shape in the West End.
     
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    englak Active Member 10 Years

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    I think you're on to something, the form is quite similar. Thanks, Wendy.
     

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