Unknown Bush

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by KSeraSera, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. KSeraSera

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    Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place but I'm new here. I need a bush identified and not sure if I uploaded the pictures right. When I planted it last year, it was just a twig thing and I lost the tag that identified what it is. It has really grown; leaves are saw toothed along the edges and the leaf almost feels a tiny bit fuzzy. Leaves grow opposite each other. Hasn't flowered yet so can't give that info. Would appreciate any suggestions - it might ring a bell in my head on what that tag said!
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Maybe a Viburnum?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    V. plicatum.
     
  4. KSeraSera

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    Thank you - that's a start. The oval leaves feel a little "hairy" to the touch and the edges are softly serrated - not sharply like an oak leaf. Maybe once it flowers, it'll be more identifiable. I think the flowers are going to be white - could it be Honeysuckle here on the east? I saw a plant today called a pink princess weigela - leaves were very similiar but they were smooth. Thanks again!
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    I am sure this is Viburnum plicatum.
     
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    Looked at pictures on web and you're absolutely right! That's exactly what it looks like!! Thank you so much. Do you know if it's got a more common name besides it's botanical name?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Doublefile viburnum.
     

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