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Myrtle?

14 years ago

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This is a tree, approx. 4 to 5 metres high by about the same wide. The flower is very similar to that of crepe myrtle - the petals ruffled and delicate looking in the same way. They also have no scent. The form of the tree, however, is quite different from that of crepe myrtle; it's broadspreading rather than decidedly upright. It's growing in a garden bordering sub-tropical - US zone about 9 1/2. Any suggestions as to id. pls.

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dryadella
14 years ago
It seems to be Lagerstroemia speciosa.
Rgds
Embothrium
14 years ago
I wondered if it might be that.
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User
14 years ago
Also check out the native Australian, Lagerstroemia archeriana.
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Original Author
14 years ago
Umm, I was convinced it was L. speciosa but now, thanks to deejaus, I'm not so sure. I'm tending towards archeriana, being that I live - and it's growing - close to it natural habitat; I'm near Tweed Heads, NSW; almost on the border with Queensland. Thanks for your time and expertise, folks; I'll explore it further.

Regards
Bill
Embothrium
14 years ago
Can probably tell by the leaves and growth habit.

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