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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 30, 2011

By it' s growth habit, I am guessing it is a tree. Was a tiny tagalong with another plant I purchased and has grown alot. I am afraid I had better move it to a better spot soon, but would like to know what it is first.

Tonya

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 30, 2011

Here is a close up of it's leaves.

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Apr 30, 2011

I suspect you have a Willow seedling there (Salix sp.).

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 30, 2011

Thanks VV. I was guessing the same thing. Thanks!

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sherriseden Bloomington, IN(Zone 6a) May 05, 2011

What a nice "bonus" plant! I sometimes get bonus moss with my purchased plants and am delighted by that, too.

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LoveForests FU, United States(Zone 9b) Jul 19, 2011

If it's a Willow sapling, that thing will get huge, after many years of course.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Jul 19, 2011

Huge in not very many years, actually! Move it at the first opportunity.

Resin

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Jul 19, 2011

Thanks everyone. I dug it up and put it in a large pot as I am not sure where I will plant it yet. It fussed a bit, lost the top half of the tree, but has now grow new branches and is as tall as it was before I dug it up. Glad to have it!

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routledge Sault Ste. Marie, Canada Jul 19, 2011

The form looks odd - perhaps a Ficus? (fig family) - remove leaf, if white sap = ficus - check buds if fully formed at base of leaf stalk - if bud has single scale (1 cap) = willow... my 2 cents.

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