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turmericturmeric Posts: 830
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Does anyone know what this is?  It's really prickly and the flowers are just going over but I managed to find a couple to photograph.  It's about 5ft high and wide.  I might need to help someone reduce its size and we don't know if we can because we don't know what it is! Any help much appreciated.  Many thanks.

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  • Ysera27Ysera27 Posts: 41
    Is there a photo? 
  • turmericturmeric Posts: 830
    I do that every time!! Forgot the photos...

  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    It's most likely Grevillea Juniperina or Rosmarinifolia. A frost hardy shrub. Yes, you can prune them back now. Avoid pruning in late autumn as any new growth may be damaged.
  • turmericturmeric Posts: 830
    Thanks again Borderline, it's blocking her door so we'll tackle it tomorrow.  As it's huge do you think hedgetrimmers will be ok?  Doing it with secateurs carefully will be a painful and time consuming job I think.
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    I have never used hedge trimmers for anything, but I am sure it is fine. A pair of garden shears should also do the job too. Definitely not a job with secateurs, the needles are very sharp and very time consuming.
  • turmericturmeric Posts: 830
    Thanks Borderline.
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