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[Graham]

Why have you ruled out Azara? Looks very similar. It may not have flowered for some reason.

[daltontrees]

The big ('Tree') Cotoneaster is C. frigidus syn. x watereii, and it has big leaves perhaps 6 inches long.

[nepia]

Why have you ruled out Azara? Looks very similar. It may not have flowered for some reason.

 

 

Given such a provocative question I had to revisit the suggestion but via a book, not Google.

I now eat humble pie and bow to your greater knowledge sir: I'm sure you're right re Azara microphylla.

To quote the Dorning Kindersley Handbook 'Trees' re leaves: "...glossy, dark green above, paler beneath, smooth, with a smaller, leaf-like stipule at the base. Bark Grey, with horizontal lenticels, cracking into thin flakes. "

 

Thanks for that Graham . Do you know how common Azara is as a garden specimen? I doubt I'll change the owners' minds on getting rid of it but at least I can prick their consciences.

 

I suspect the lack of flowering is due to environmental conditions.

 

Cheers,

 

Jon

Edited August 1, 2014 by nepia

[Fredward]

Why have you ruled out Azara? Looks very similar. It may not have flowered for some reason.

 

Yeah thats a good shout. Azara microphylla?