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we think it may be an acacia elongata tree. i found out there is a great plant place by me...so as soon as i get a clipping i will be able to confirm what it is.
we think it may be an acacia elongata tree. i found out there is a great plant place by me...so as soon as i get a clipping i will be able to confirm what it is.
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Actually, and after doing additional research, elongata, which is classed as a shrub, only grows to about 10-15' and the leaves are generally smaller.
From the picture, the tree is at least 20' and the leaves are alot longer, and pendant and appear to be more bluish green then the listed pictures of elongata... Also, there are several similar Acacia species (which number around 1,000)...so the jury is still out..
This one reminds me of the debate over the id of two very similar palms which are often confused and sometimes considered the same Dypsis species ...is it a Teddybear or a Redneck??..Lastelliana or Leptocheilos??...Both look like each other, except when it comes down to the finer details..
Regardless, in both circumstances,..they are great plants...
Actually, and after doing additional research, elongata, which is classed as a shrub, only grows to about 10-15' and the leaves are generally smaller.
From the picture, the tree is at least 20' and the leaves are alot longer, and pendant and appear to be more bluish green then the listed pictures of elongata... Also, there are several similar Acacia species (which number around 1,000)...so the jury is still out..
This one reminds me of the debate over the id of two very similar palms which are often confused and sometimes considered the same Dypsis species ...is it a Teddybear or a Redneck??..Lastelliana or Leptocheilos??...Both look like each other, except when it comes down to the finer details..
Regardless, in both circumstances,..they are great plants...
If you're not a botanical research doctorate, does it really matter?
The tree/shrub has been identified as probably some common garden variety acacia. This should be good enough for the average curious homeowner. Fretting the varietal details is likely unnecessary.
Actually, and after doing additional research, elongata, which is classed as a shrub, only grows to about 10-15' and the leaves are generally smaller.
From the picture, the tree is at least 20' and the leaves are alot longer, and pendant and appear to be more bluish green then the listed pictures of elongata... Also, there are several similar Acacia species (which number around 1,000)...so the jury is still out..
This one reminds me of the debate over the id of two very similar palms which are often confused and sometimes considered the same Dypsis species ...is it a Teddybear or a Redneck??..Lastelliana or Leptocheilos??...Both look like each other, except when it comes down to the finer details..
Regardless, in both circumstances,..they are great plants...
A landscaper is who suggested that the tree in question may be acacia elongata and confirmed that the Acacia Elongata comes in both tree and shrub form. So I will go with her findings.
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