ID help with shrub

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  1. haydn

    haydn New Member

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    Hi everyone! Does anyone know what this shrub is? It's been growing wild on a property that I bought.

    Thanks so much!
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Amelanchier?
     
  3. David in L A

    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    Malosma laurina - extremely deep-rooted native
     
  4. haydn

    haydn New Member

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    I think David in L A is right! Thank you so much! I don't particularly like this plant. Can anyone offer me a reason why I might want to keep it? If I end up getting rid of it, what's the best way?

    Thank you everyone!
     
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    Sundrop Well-Known Member

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    There are many reasons:

    1. It looks like there are not too many other plants growing there, so anything is much better than nothing.

    2. The plant is quite nice.

    3. It is native to California, so as such it supports California native wild life.

    4. It has nice scent.

    5. It has many uses Malosma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
  6. haydn

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    Thank you for an excellent answer. Generally, if it's not edible, I'm not interested! lol I'll try making flour from it before doing anything else to it.

    Thanks everyone!
     

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