I hope these pictures are clear enough for identification. These were planted by the former owner. Some of the plants need pruning and others may need to be pulled out due to neglect (watering, pruning, etc.). Any information on the proper care of the pictured plants would be greatly appreciated.
Weeping/Cutleaf Japanese Maple "Crimson Queen"
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Additional pictures of the above plant....
Weeping/Cutleaf Japanese Maple "Crimson Queen"
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Here is the next plant that need to be identified...thanks! Along with the name of the plant, could someone please provide the proper care?
Summer Blooming Spiraea
Cultivar of S. x Bumalda or S. Japonica
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Another view of the same....
Summer Blooming Spiraea
Cultivar of S. x Bumalda or S. Japonica
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This little guy may have to be pulled, but maybe not. What do you think? Is it beyond repair???
Cherry Laurel - prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Lukyen'
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Another picture of the same above...what is it???
Cherry Laurel - prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Lukyen'
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One more close up of the above for identification...
Cherry Laurel - prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Lukyen'
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This was planted very close to the wall on the side entrance to our home. If someone can identify it please let me know, if at all possible, how large will it grow. Proper care? Thanks.
A closer shot of the above plant/tree....
The first one is a Weeping/Cutleaf Japanese Maple, most likely 'Crimson Queen' although the coloration reminds me a little of 'Tamukeyama'. It looks fine to me so you shouldn't really have to do anything to it except for give it a little supplemental water if you have a hot, dry summer. They're best if left au natural anyway.
The other plant is a summer blooming Spiraea (probably a cultivar of S. x bumalda or S. japonica). It should produce flat-topped, fuzzy, pink blooms in a few weeks. If you'd like to prune it wait until after it blooms. You can also prune it in late winter just before the leaves emerge if you want to. Spiraeas are pretty easy and you really don't have to do anything special to them either.
Thanks, plantfreak78! I really appreciate the quick response from you again! This is very helpful to us. Now it's off to the local garden supply to check on a new riding mower. I'll have to post a new topic on which brand to choose since there are so many types out there.
The third plant is very unhappy Cherry-laurel, most likely Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'. The good news is it looks like it's just dropped the older leaves (probably due to drying out too much at one point) and it should fill in fairly soon. Because it's an evergreen it shouldn't require as much water as the previous two plants but still keep in mind that it may need some supplemental water during a hot, dry summer.
The last plant is a Sky Pencil Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'). They're not difficult to grow either, once they are established. It will grow about 8' tall but only 2' wide in most landscapes but you can shear it whenever you want to keep it smaller.
Here are a few more to help me identify please.....
Another view of the above....
I think this is a variety of rose bush, but am not sure since it is not in bloom yet. What do you think it is? If rose, what variety? Proper care? Does it need pruning now or should I wait until after it blooms (hopefully, it will). Thanks....
A close up shot of the above bush...
The former owner planted two of these. Before the warm weather approached I cut back on the dead growth. Fortunately I didn't damage this plant 'cause it's growin' again! Yeah!! Only trouble is...I have no idea what it is!!
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A close up pic of the above...
Here is another one up of identification...we have two of these in our new garden.
This one looks healthy enough, right? What is it??
You like to keep me busy don't you :) The next picture in line is a Dwarf Blue Spruce (Picea pungens, some people say var. glauca) and it's probably the cultivar 'Globosa'. It's another easy, let-it-be kind of plant. The last one is a rose and I'm betting it's a 'Knockout' because they've been really popular for the past few years. The rose will give you the most trouble of any of the plants so far but if it turns out to be Knockout it should be very disease resistant. The bad news, is all roses can get aphids and japanese beetles so keep your eyes peeled.
A fuzzy close up of the above...
OK, we're going to have to start numbering these things soon :) The one after the rose is Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis) of some kind but the leaves will have to mature a bit for me to narrow it down to a cultivar. The only thing you should have to do to this one is cut it to the ground in late winter each year.
The next one is a Golden Threadleaf Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera var. filifera and it's probably 'Golden Mop' or some other dwarf type). Don't do anything, this one's super-easy.
The next is another Spiraea, it's just a different species/cultivar than the previous one and clearly it's going to grow a little bit taller but you can treat it the same.
Once again (and most likely more continued thanks) plantfreak78. I'll keep you on retainer so stand by your computer for the next year or two. LOL!! No, really, your responses are warmly appreciated! You certainly have a wealth of information to share. It is very kind of you to do so...
I really enjoy what I do, so I don't mind doing it during my off hours. But around here when I make a house callI I charge 60 bucks an hour!
Plant freak -- you give great answers -- nice to meet you. I hope you add travel expenses to your hourly rate.
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Theresa
Thanks! It's nice to meet you too. And, no, I don't add travel expenses to my rate but I sure would have to if I came to visit you and usavet! :)
plantfreak,just pulled up you and hubbys picture.love your humor and you look just like i pictured you except younger . really appreciate the ans you give .a lot of the questions are asked before i do . so thanks from me too! sally
Gees, guys, now I'm blushing. Thanks for all the complements. I do what I do because I love plants. It's just that simple. :)
BUT -- we are going to Topsail Beach NC with family in August. I'll be the one hiding in the house with the AC blasting.
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Theresa
