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photo1902 02-19-2016 01:42 PM
Plant identification
 
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I would appreciate any assistance someone could provide by identifying this bush in my yard.

Villager Joyce 02-19-2016 02:43 PM
Take a sample with you on a Friday to the building that houses the library and government offices at Pinellas plaza. A member of the UF Extension office will help. The receptionist will let you know where.Translation

gomoho 02-19-2016 06:39 PM
my guess is a lorapetalum

bagboy 02-19-2016 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 1188050)
my guess is a lorapetalum
I think you might be right, but hard to tell for sure.

lake5798 02-20-2016 06:09 AM
Yes,it is a lorapetalum, a sickly one, could be the results of spider mites. Needs to be treated with a soapy water/miticide solution or you will lose it.JMHO

photo1902 02-20-2016 07:16 AM
Thank you all for the responses and suggestions. I really appreciate it. I did some trimming a little over a month ago, as they got way too high and were blocking a window. Hopefully with some TLC they will bounce back.

photo1902 02-20-2016 08:04 AM
Thank you!
 
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Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy (Post 1188163)
They'll bounce back once our growing season returns. They grow quickly, best to trim them back lower than what you want the final height to be the first go around. They will thicken up the more you trim them during the growing season, if you don't let them go too long between trimmings. You can also just cut back the wild runners occasionally so they look more uniform between trimmings in the growing season.
I did in fact cut them really low, and would like them even lower. I'm not sure they were a wise choice to be planted in front of windows. I might try cutting them even more, unless you think it's too soon. Thank you so much for your input.

CFrance 02-20-2016 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 1188050)
my guess is a lorapetalum
I agree. It looks like our lorapetalum. Occasionally gets tiny pink flowers on it.

Hanwood Inc. 02-24-2016 09:27 PM
Loropetalum

Hanwood Inc. 02-24-2016 09:27 PM
Also know as Chinese Fringe Flower


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