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What tree is this?

j 143j 143 Posts: 2
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Hello! 

I'd really appreciate any help. We have a tree that we inherited when we bought the house... and I'm not really sure what it is. I'd like to know so I can decided if I should keep cutting it short or just let it grow!



Many thanks!

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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Let me guess. You were chased up onto that roof by an angry badger and now you're killing time browsing the internet while you wait for animal control and the fire brigade to turn up and help you down. If not pop down to ground level and take a close up picture of the leaves please. ;)
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • j 143j 143 Posts: 2
    We do have very angry badgers around here, you're right!

    I've managed to fight it off and get a close up picture...



    Thank you!
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited June 2018
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  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    Looks like Osmanthus Burkwoodii shrub.
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    Fire said:
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    Why did you post a full stop?
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    I changed my mind, so edited.
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    Fire said:
    I changed my mind, so edited.
    Ah, OK. Pity we can't simply delete our own posts (unless answered, of course).
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    is it Bay?
    Devon.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    j 143 said:
    We do have very angry badgers around here, you're right!

    Knew it.

    Maybe a cherry laurel?
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • UpNorthUpNorth Posts: 376
    I'm with hosta, looks like bay.  A mature one.
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