Mystery shrub/tree?

catherine208 · August 2017

Can anyone help me identify this legacy shrub/tree please. Been meaning to ask for several years now but usually away when it is in full bloom. It has a lovely perfume and the bees love it!

(It seems pictures are upside down and don't know his to change them)

Last edited: 10 August 2017 11:10:45

Borderline · August 2017

It looks like Eucryphia, Brush Bush. Possibly Cordifolia, but so many to choose from.

Silver surfer · August 2017

Yes Eucryphia.sp.

Need a good pic of the leaves to narrow it down.

catherine208 · August 2017

Thanks both, will do some research now I have some pointers.

Ladybird4 · August 2017

There you go

catherine208 · August 2017

Thank you Ladyburd4.... silver surfer I am!

Silver surfer · August 2017

Apologies...now you have turned pics I caN SEE THE LEAVES....

I have changed my mind...to Myrtus..mabe Myrtus communis

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Starr_080304-3229_Myrtus_communis.jpg/1200px-Starr_080304-3229_Myrtus_communis.jpg

Borderline · August 2017

I agree with Silver surfer too, it's Myrtus communis. The leaves don't look right now it's sitting the right way round.

catherine208 · August 2017

Thank you thank you, it is beautiful but the stem/bark is amazing it's almost orange! I do have quite a few seedlings habe planted them in similar situations so they should do as well.

Last edited: 10 August 2017 23:10:24

Ladybird4 · August 2017

Sorry folks but I think Borderline nailed it Catherine. Its definitely Eucryphia cordifolia. Too large for Myrtle and also not enough petals on the flowers. I have Eucryphia glutinosa in my garden and its equally as stunning.