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Shrub ID

Hi -

Could anyone help id this shrub please? Sturdy leaves with serrated edges.

Thanks in advance

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Possibly one of the Osmanthus (aka holly olive.)  Can you remember if it had flowers and, if so, what they were like?

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    google image olearia macrodonta and see what you think.

    Devon.
  • Bob - I've been in the house since last November and don't remember it having flowers to date.

    Thanks both - I think you're right Hostafan1. Just googled it and it looks spot on image)

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    glad to have been able to help

     

    Devon.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    it flowers in early summer , maybe a little over zealous pruning?

    Devon.
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