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meakinsl
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Shrub Advice Sept 23, 2011 17:24:25 GMT

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Post by meakinsl on Sept 23, 2011 17:24:25 GMT

Hello,

Bought a new shrub from garden centre early in spring to try and fill void left by one that died in last winters snow, made sure it was a hardy one, the dead one (can be seen to left of new shrub in photos) never came back and will remove next year.

Kicking myself as been keeping all the tags of new plants but this one has escaped so not sure what it is. It has sent off many tall shoots and wandering if I should be cutting these back and if so when would be best time to do it as guessing it won't be a bushy shrub left as it is. Also any idea what it is ?!

Any help greatly appreciated,

Lawrence

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Shrub Advice Sept 23, 2011 18:09:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Sept 23, 2011 18:09:37 GMT Someone on here will know what it is Meakins. I don't know, but we all lost something in the winter.

floydie Full Member Posts: 119	Shrub Advice Sept 23, 2011 18:22:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydie on Sept 23, 2011 18:22:26 GMT I was wondering if it could be a cotoneaster??? Not 100% as i cannot make the leaf shape out very well.... Someone will know.
	Last Edit: Sept 23, 2011 18:23:05 GMT by floydie

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Shrub Advice Sept 23, 2011 19:10:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Sept 23, 2011 19:10:22 GMT I thought that as well Floydie ;D
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Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Shrub Advice Sept 23, 2011 19:51:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Sept 23, 2011 19:51:30 GMT Yes, I think so too. I don't know which one though.

Fractal Top Member Posts: 1,859	Shrub Advice Sept 25, 2011 12:00:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fractal on Sept 25, 2011 12:00:54 GMT Do you know, I'm not so sure that this is a cotoneaster? The lack of branching along the primary shoots seems unusual for any Cotoneaster. I wonder if it could be one of the ornamental Vacciniums?

Fractal Top Member Posts: 1,859	Shrub Advice Sept 25, 2011 12:03:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fractal on Sept 25, 2011 12:03:28 GMT Just had a quick search and wonder if it may be this species? www.plant-pictures.net/2-2983-vaccinium-moupinense-picture.aspx

Fractal Top Member Posts: 1,859	Shrub Advice Sept 25, 2011 12:09:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fractal on Sept 25, 2011 12:09:05 GMT Meakins, could you post a macro shot of the foliage? Not sure about the above now as that website link has the wrong picture! I think they are calling a Berberis a Vaccinium! Shall I tell them?

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Shrub Advice Sept 25, 2011 14:29:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Sept 25, 2011 14:29:20 GMT Go on Steven>.......put 'em straight
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meakinsl New Member Posts: 37	Shrub Advice Sept 26, 2011 8:58:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meakinsl on Sept 26, 2011 8:58:10 GMT Thanks for all advice so far - will try and get a close up of the leaves tonight. Many thanks, Lawrence

meakinsl New Member Posts: 37	Shrub Advice Sept 26, 2011 17:13:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meakinsl on Sept 26, 2011 17:13:37 GMT Hello - here is close up of leaf on one of the long growths : Should I be trimming these back to make it bushier and if so when would be best time to do it ? Many thanks, Lawrence

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