Author Topic: Seen it once on here (Read 1696 times)

Radar67 · « **on:** April 18, 2009, 08:51:36 pm »

Here is a new tree I found on my place. I actually know what this one is, so thought I would put it out there for others to try their luck on. In a since, it is sort of on the edge of it's boundaries. It is flowering and the sight of it took me by surprise. Here it is... I'll add more pictures as the guesses come.

fishpharmer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:31:13 pm »

Are those compound leaves?

Radar67 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:49:00 pm »

I'm not that versed in the terminology, but I think they are opposite.

fishpharmer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:54:56 pm »

Got any trunk pictures?

Gary_C · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:13:03 pm »

Dogwood, the alternate leaf type.

Radar67 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:43:42 pm »

No trunk pictures, it ain't big enough. Gary, not dogwood, they quit blooming almost two weeks ago.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2009, 05:18:21 am »

Hmm, fairly large stipules there. Must be a tree with fairly large bud. You deliberately not showing all the new shoot, leaves? Can't be ash leaf rachis, since they would be grooved. Maybe tupelo or magnolia?

fishpharmer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:15:14 am »

My next W.A.G.

Japanese Magnolia?

DanG · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:58:07 am »

It seems to have most of the characteristics of the classic Notsweetgum.

fishpharmer · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2009, 12:00:15 pm »

You can't fool ole DanG

Radar67 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2009, 03:15:43 pm »

SD, yes, I am not showing everything yet cause it will give it away.

Everyone else, you are way cold. Of all the people guessing, DanG has the most experience with this tree.

And it ain't in reference to his guess of notsweetgum.

which is accurate.

Radar67 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2009, 09:21:15 pm »

Here is the next picture...

and

fishpharmer · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2009, 10:03:10 pm »

Swamp Titi?

Radar67 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2009, 10:44:58 pm »

Nope.

PineNut · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:14:35 pm »

Could this be its flower?

Radar67 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:19:13 pm »

No, it is not anise.

WDH · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:21:56 pm »

You are right, it has been on here once that I know of, and DanG has experience

.

Radar67 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:27:55 pm »

I knew and old master would chime in.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:57:13 am »

I see a white bloom behind them leaves.

Radar67 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2009, 02:02:20 pm »

Very perceptive SD.

For those of you watching, here are the subtle hints that have been dropped so far...

1.it is sort of on the edge of it's boundaries

2. they are opposite (leaves)

3. DanG has the most experience with this tree

4. old master

5. and the title Seen it once on here

That should get everyone to searching for the answer.

fishpharmer · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:35:24 pm »

Osmanthus fragrans?

Radar67 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:04:15 pm »

Nope, maybe this will help...

fishpharmer · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:10:34 pm »

Fringetree?

Radar67 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:18:00 pm »

Yeah, that's it.

Also known as "Old Man's Beard" And here are the hints and answers....

1.it is sort of on the edge of it's boundaries (on the fringe)

2. they are opposite (leaves)

3. DanG has the most experience with this tree (DanG posted the original request for ID)

4. old master (The tree was on the golf course at the Masters where DanG was working)

5. and the title Seen it once on here (DanG's post)

Tom · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:24:41 pm »

Oh yeah! I knew that.

fishpharmer · « **Reply #25 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:27:48 pm »

Whoohoo, yippee!!! I finally guessed myself onto the right answer. I appreciate the experts giving an amateur wanabe (no spelling)forester a shot.

I must admit the clues helped. Alot. (Google too actually

) I was stumped til you gave the list. Last pic clinched it. Glad you didn't show pic of trunk, wouldn't have helped atall.

What did I win?

Radar67 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:34:54 pm »

A personal guided tour of the growing site.

Lanier_Lurker · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:26:19 am »

Radar, yours are much further along than mine. Mine are not far past bud break. Certainly no blooms yet.

Maybe WDH or Dodgy can tell us whether the leaves are opposite - or whorled?

Radar67 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:42:36 pm »

It's my understanding that a whorled leaf will have three or more leaves around the stem. I read these leaves were opposite.

Tom · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:55:37 pm »

A plant that has a World of leaves, has a bunch of them.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:37:04 pm »

Most plants that have whorled leaf arrangement will usually be alternate. You'll get the whorled look at the terminus of a branch. Close inspection and you'll see that the leaves will alternate in a tight spiral fashion. Not to confuse leaf whorl with conifer branch whorls, the needles will often spiral up the branch in single or double rows. Could be a tight spiral (more revolutions per inch) or more spaced. Could depend on species, but many times could depend on growth response to light conditions.

WDH · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:24:03 pm »

Fringe tree is in the ash family so it is legitimately opposite

.

News:

Author Topic: Seen it once on here (Read 1696 times)