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16th August 2009, 06:02 PM
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
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|  Is this a tree or a weed?
We've had this tree / weed spring up in our backyard - its about 3 or 4 foot high with a thin trunk. The leaves are long and thin - most are light green, some are red or mottled red. Would appreciate any help in identifying it, thanks. We are in the Hunter Valley, NSW.     Last edited by Jeff Darby; 16th August 2009 at 06:25 PM. Reason: embed pictures |
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16th August 2009, 11:53 PM
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| Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca
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| Re: Is this a tree or a weed?
Looks like an oleander to me.
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17th August 2009, 12:07 AM
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| Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia.
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| Re: Is this a tree or a weed?
Mexican Oleander I think. I've been trying to find some pics of mine, but I seem to have deleted them somehow.  |
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17th August 2009, 04:54 AM
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| Mature tree  Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl
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| Re: Is this a tree or a weed?
i think oleander to. dont eat it. |
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17th August 2009, 08:00 AM
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| Bayside Tree Care Brisbane  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus
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| Re: Is this a tree or a weed?
Some useful info is it is a member of the dogbane/Apocynacea family. It is also known by names such as La Adelfa, Rose Laurel, Rosebay, Olean Oleander is poisonous and can be fatal to humans and animals if ingested. Even the sap is poisonous so wear gloves when pruning. Because of its toxicity Oleander should not be cultivated in gardens with young children. Hope that helps 
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17th August 2009, 08:51 AM
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
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| Re: Is this a tree or a weed?  Thanks so much everyone! |
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27th August 2009, 10:03 PM
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| Sappling  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane
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| Re: Is this a tree or a weed?
it isn't the plant that attracts the monarch butterfly, sorry don't know the name of that plant??????
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