What are these plants in my backyard?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Anik, Nov 30, 2005.

  1. Anik

    Anik Member

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    We have moved to a new house and have some plants in the backyard. I am new to gardening and I would really appreciate if someone could tell me what these plants are.
    The former owners were not in the country so I could not ask them.
    I tried to attach some pictures which were taken at the end of September or early October (I do not remember exactly)

    Tree1 and Tree2: The listing for our townhouse said that it has fruit trees so I am wondering whether the trees on the attached pictures are indeed fruit trees and whether we can expect any fruits eventually.

    GroundCover1: part of my flower bed is covered by some kind of plant spreading on the ground. I am not sure whether this is a weed or some intentionally planted

    Plant1: looked quite nice during summer, it was flowering in august and september (maybe before too but I do not know)

    Bush1: it was almost dried out when we moved (end of summer) so it did not look very attractive. I am not sure whether i should keep it or not.

    Thank you in advance for help. Any ideas are appreciated.
    Anna
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Mal-pruned orchard fruit, probably apple or pear
    Flowerless(?) camellia
    Underwatered hydrangeas
    Creeping buttercup - a pest

    And I've forgotten the last picuture already. Anyway, you now have an opportunity to be a garden rescuer.

    That's right: last one is Slug-eaten bedding dahlia.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Gotta agree with Ron on all those. #1 I'd say looks more like pear than apple.
     
  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Might even be Pyrus pyrifolia, some leaves at top and twigs look like that one.
     

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