Does anyone what kind of tree this is?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by ByronA, Sep 11, 2005.

  1. ByronA

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    It might be an elaeagnus multiflora ('Goumi'), a type of Russian Olive (though not an olive at all). It's often used for bonsai, if you type "elaeagnus bonsai" into a google image search, you'll find a number of images for comparison. Hardy to Zone 5, I've grown a few from seed but they can take a year+ to germinate; ought to be locally available, if not direct, then via special order.
     
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    Russian olive is customarily Elaeagnus angustifolia. In addition to Goumi, E. multiflora has also been called Natsu-gumi, Longipe bush, Mupan-hsia, and Cherry elaeagnus.
     
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    Don't forget 'edulis'.
     
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    That's a botanical term, not a common name. But maybe that's not your point.
     
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    BTW, Ron B, do you think the plant in the photo is indeed the subject at hand? I could not tell for certain. My point, as all those who know me will attest, is on the top of my head; but while we're on common names, we might well add Cherry Silverberry, Ch'Iao Erh Su, and Hu T'ui Tzu.

    Kind regards.
     

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