Can anyone identify this tree??

AEA

I picked this tree up from a nursery this week for a song. It had been sitting out the back and given little attention. Once I saw the trunk I had no choice but to buy it...

Only problem is I'm not sure exactly what it is I know it is a Prunus but that is all..

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

AEA

Attached Images

	20080116-DSC01110.jpg (68.1 KB, 39 views)
	20080116-DSC01111.jpg (70.3 KB, 60 views)
	20080116-DSC01109.jpg (69.5 KB, 28 views)

Advertisement

FlyBri

Gday AEA!

If it's a Prunus, my best guess is P. lusitanica, or Portugal Laurel. It's an evergreen species, which - in my limited experience - tolerates heavy root pruning (in early Spring, preferably) and will backbud readily. The one I owned displayed a very nice root flare.

Thanks and good luck.

FlyBri.

__________________
Australian Native Plants as Bonsai Study Group
ANPB Galleries
---
rrr.org.au - Support Free-Range Radio

_gonzo_

I bought one at a home improvement center/nursery as a bay-tree. I was then told by a friend who I trust only slightly more than the salesperson that it was a Portugal Cherry. So I am interested as well.


At the moment the only thing I do know for certain is that this fall it underwent a relentless restyling by a flock of turkeys who seem to love the "cherries". I would not have taken quite so dramatic approach myself, but as a courtesy, I will wait until spring to make a final assessment of their skill level.

I have a white birch that was similarly styled by a moose and must admit that over several years, he did a fine job. It is now part of my collection.

Cheers!
_gonzo_