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Another tree ID please

11 years ago

This tree is growing in the backyard of the house I purchased six months ago. Any idea what it is?

I has rough bark, very small narrow bright green leaves, and inconsequential small yellow-white blooms in late spring. It does ok with no supplemental water. The branches are brittle and break off easily. It's about 9-10 ft high and about 12-14 wide. No idea how old it is, but has to be from 1996 on.
I can put up a link to some detailed closeups if needed.
Thx, BC

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joncongaroo
11 years ago
Probably Hopseed Bush, Dodonaea viscosa. Hard to tell without leaf closeup.
bobscitrus
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you Jon, here is a closeup of the leaves.
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joncongaroo
11 years ago
That's Hopseed bush.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hopseed bush photo
grant_in_arizona
11 years ago
Yup, definitely hopseed and a nice one at that. If they're highly irrigated they are more dense and leafy. Mine are big green blobs, hah, so I'm envious of how structural yours is. Thanks for posting it. Happy gardening!
bobscitrus
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes, it is definitely more desert tree-like than lush shrub-like and is subsisting on natural rainfall. Thanks for the comments and help.
Cheers,
BC
grant_in_arizona
11 years ago
I really love the look of yours. I took mine off of irrigation a couple of years ago so I'm hoping they toughen up a bit. Great looking plant! Happy gardening!

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