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Large Mystery tree needs ID

chadinlg Zone 9b Los Gatos CA

13 years ago

This is a large semi-hardy tree (zone 9) which has some die-back in older winters. 30-40 ft high and wider. many suckers around main trunk, never set any fruit/seeds though flowers every year (right now). Looks somewhat like an avocado, but much bigger than any I have seen...not a hardwood, very soft.

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phil.bunch
13 years ago
This may be a Phytolacca dioica. They are VERY fast growing and have very soft wood.

Here is a link that might be useful: Phytolacca dioica
chadinlg Zone 9b Los Gatos CA
Original Author
13 years ago
I think you may be correct, though I have never seen any fruiting bodies. Good to know it may be toxic, I'll remember to wash my hands after pruning. Also glad the tree is growing from my neighbors yard after reading how invasive it can be...
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