Shrub with small 4-petaled flowers

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Frank Swain, May 29, 2019.

  1. Frank Swain

    Frank Swain New Member

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    Hello, I am in northern England and this shrub has me stumped.
    It is about 20ft tall by 15ft wide and just starting to flower now (22 May).
    The tiny 4 pointed, star shaped, flowers are 1/4" (5mm) in dense clusters and have a faint scent. You can see the leaves have tiny, very fine teeth and are about 1" (25mm) long.
     

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  2. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Rhamnus cathartica
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Perfect!
    Never realised they grew so big.
    Thank you for putting me out of my misery Lila.
     

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