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What is this tree?

BloodyNoraBloodyNora Posts: 78
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Can someone tell me what this shrub/tree is?  We've just moved into a new house and not sure if there is a problem or is it naturally supposed to be sparse!






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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Whatever it was … it looks like an ex tree now to me 😢 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Sadly I think it's a case of what WAS your tree - it looks dead to me.
    The leaves look familiar, but not sure what it was.
    You could try scraping the bark on the lower bits of trunk near the ground - just use a fingernail to scratch off the thin surface - if there's green underneath - good news, it's still alive.
    If not I'm afraid it's had it - likely due to lack of water this year

    Billericay - Essex

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    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • BloodyNoraBloodyNora Posts: 78
    Oh no that's going to leave a gap to fill!  I just broke a few twigs and they snapped right off so you are right...RIP Unknown tree.

    I guess it's time to start looking for a quick growing evergreen plant/tree/climber
  • UffUff Posts: 3,199
    Try a bit lower down BloodyNora you might find some life  nearer the bottom. 
    SW SCOTLAND but born in Derbyshire
  • cmarkrcmarkr Posts: 142
    I'd guess cherry laurel but they're pretty bullet proof so can't believe it could have died purely from the drought 
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    Looks like a struggling Photinia shrub.
  • thevictorianthevictorian Posts: 1,279
    I think photinia as well. Try giving the roots a really good soaking every week and you may see signs of life emerge again (but probably lower down). I'd give it until april/may next year and if there is no signs of life, replace it then. 
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