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iplogger1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject: Eye catching shrub - need identification |
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We have some of the species (see link to photo below) in our shrub beds.
I found a photo on a garden centre website but they haven't labelled the shrub type or family.
Anyone care to identify it ?
--Ian |
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

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iplogger1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi GPI,
Thanks for that.
I'm not 100% convinced it is Ajuga variety. I found the image on
http://alderhousegardencentre.com/shrubs_ireland.html
it is shown on the sidebar of shrubs L-P - Ajuga isn't on their full
listing of shrubs. It does look somewhat similar but googling for
images I couldn't see that variety in any of the Ajuga photos on the web.
One thing which is a bit difficult to catch in the photo is the spiral/helical
pattern on the leaves and the tendency of the leaves to form a helix/curl
shape orbiting around the centre of the shrub. It also has fair rainbow
of tints.
--Ian |
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JennyS Rank attained: Rowan Tree


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Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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How big is it - its difficult get an idea of size from the photo, but its not Ajuga as that's a low-growing perennial and the leaves are different.
It looks sort of familar ...... ...... _________________ Irish wildflowers |
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iplogger1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:50 am Post subject: |
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Hi Jenny,
I ran out of daylight to go out and photograph our own one yesterday and I am in a little rush today as going on hols for a week. I would estimate it occupies around 9-11 inch diameter in our shrub beds. I will definitely take a photo and upload it here some time next week (if not earlier).
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iplogger1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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I've managed to photograph the unknown shrub in a pea gravel bed in my garden. The size of it should be fairly clear from the photo. Our one has turned more purplish/red at this time of year. It had the mixed green/red/orange tints earlier in the year. Again - notice the distinctive curling foliage.
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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it looks like a plant that has been treated with a ciontact/residual weedkiller.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

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iplogger1 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Many thanks for ID'ing this Roisin and James.
I think my photo was slightly oversharpened. I don't think it was accidentally
treated with weedkiller.
All the best - thanks for the great forum. I must visit more often
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