In The Garden: Mystery tree

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by pworthin, Oct 1, 2012.

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    Can anyone help identify this tree for me? Many thanks, in advance
     

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

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    I don't think that's quite it - the leaf is subtly but significantly different - , but I want to thank you for the response.
    Peter
     
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    It sure looks like Tetrapanax, even the way the leaf lobes double split. Are the leaves very soft and sort of fuzzy, with a lot of fuzz on the stems? On the other hand, the ones I've seen all have flower heads now.
     
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    Ditto to Tetrapanax. The leaf shape is very variable between different cultivars.
     
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    Everyone - thank you very much for your help! What a great resource this forum is - thanks to all the dedicated and kind users.
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