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Jericha · 18/03/2022 08:45

I have this ugly looking inherited shrub/tree in my border. It looks dead most of the time and has lichen or something on it. I have pruned off the crossed branches and I dimly remember it having berries and tiny lacy flowers on it at some point last year when we moved in.

I have no idea what it is, and therefore how to care for it best! It's in a SW facing spot at the front of the house.

INaturalist and Google image search not showing up any clear ideas. I'd like to give it a chance before I remove it as I don't like doing that.

Many Thanks!

Plant ID please
Plant ID please
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Jericha · 14/04/2022 21:55

@MereDintofPandiculation yes! Your suggestion which was only in doubt due to my lying about the flowers Blush. Well done and thank you!

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Jericha · 14/04/2022 23:01

@AlisonDonut no it's not spiky. I'll add another photo when the flowers have opened more.

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Pinkywoo · 15/04/2022 10:13

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AlisonDonut · 15/04/2022 12:01

If it isn't spiky, sorry Meredint, I'm going to say Crab Apple. The leaves are too small for a Cydonia but I can't see the scale so you never know.

If it is any type of Quince, praise be and make quince jelly later in the year. I love quinces so so much. And the house we've moved into, where our neighbours visit twice a year has a huge quince in the garden so I'll be having those as soon as I smell them. Oh happy day.

Jericha · 23/04/2022 15:14

AlisonDonut · 15/04/2022 12:01

If it isn't spiky, sorry Meredint, I'm going to say Crab Apple. The leaves are too small for a Cydonia but I can't see the scale so you never know.

If it is any type of Quince, praise be and make quince jelly later in the year. I love quinces so so much. And the house we've moved into, where our neighbours visit twice a year has a huge quince in the garden so I'll be having those as soon as I smell them. Oh happy day.

Sorry it's taken so long to reply @AlisonDonut the update has removed my saved threads and won't let me bookmark so doing it via browser.

I think you are right, I've got flowers now and I'm wondering if it's a Adirondack? Thank you everyone for helping me in my ignorance!

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