I thought I had a ficus until about 5 mins ago

[sandman]

I dug it up out of my moms flower bed last summer and could have sworn it was a ficus but I was just looking at some pics of a serissa and realized thats what it is leaves are in pairs. and I read alot of stuff saying that it wont live in anything lower than 50 degrees but I had myne out all winter through the frost and everything and it didnt even lose a leaf. I had just pruned the hell out of it before I realized what it was but it is growing like mad. I pruned cuz all the branches were criscrossing all over the place so I left 3 big branches evenly spaced from trunk. I think it will make a cool broom. one other thing is that it does have aerial roots is that normal for this type of tree. thanks again for all your guys help
jacob

[sandman]

oh and ill have some pics of all my trees tomarrow just have to go get a new memory stick. and I say trees bcuz u cant even really call any of them bonsai yet

[Gnome]

Sandman,

If by any chance you were using [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4246]this thread[/url] to base your ID on please review it now.

I was just looking at some pics of a serissa and realized thats what it is leaves are in pairs.

I read alot of stuff saying that it wont live in anything lower than 50 degrees but I had myne out all winter through the frost and everything and it didnt even lose a leaf.

There are many other species with an opposite leaf pattern. So it is possible, considering the temperature thing as well, that you are still not on the right track.

The pictures will help, although as has been noted in the thread I linked to ID's via a few pictures can be problematic.

Norm

[sandman]

could u name a few please so I can look into it further as I do want to take care of it to the best of my ability. and am having trouble find other things with opp leaves
thanks again for all the help

[Gnome]

Sandman,

Privet and Boxwood are two that come readily to mind. Maples, of course, but you would probably recognize them (if you even have them in your area).

Can you post a few pictures please, [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3557]here[/url] is some information on taking better pictures.

Norm

[rjj]

could u name a few please so I can look into it further as I do want to take care of it to the best of my ability. and am having trouble find other things with opp leaves
thanks again for all the help

Hi Sandman

If you have a neighbor that's a gardener, I think they will give you good information based on knowing your climate and plant species that are commonly found in flower beds in your area.

With the average winter temps you have, I doubt it's tropical. Asking someone here to start throwing out names of something you might have won't really help you and is merely speculation on their part.

A few good photos might help us some.

randy

[ynot]

Asking someone here to start throwing out names of something you might have won't really help you and is merely speculation on their part.

I completely agree, Guessing in the dark seems an entirely ineffective way to go about an ID.

I happily third the request for pictures, Please.

ynot

[sandman]

I'm gonna get a memory stick for my cam in a lil bit but I can describe the leaves to u until then . they are a very dark green similar shape of a ficus and also almost like waxy feeling. the new leaves that just came up are a reddish color that fades to a dark green. don't notice viens in the leaves. I'm gonna leave in 20 mins to go get that memory stick then ill post some pics

[sandman]

I'm computer illeterate and cant post a pic I tried everything and still can do it

[ynot]

Sandman, [Thanks Lots of people read this and it just looks bad on you ya know ...]

Where are you hosting your images? image shack is what I use.
Are your pics on your cpu, or hosted somewhere?

you cannot upload an image directly here- It must be hosted elsewhere.

ynot

[sandman]

no I havent done that I cant even get them to save in my pictures maybe this will work[url=https://imageshack.us][img]https://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6419/copyofdcam0421rn2.jpg[/img][/url]

[sandman]

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[ynot]

Ok,

That one worked though it is massive and blurry

Gnome was kind enough to post a tutorial on how to post pix on here, I will see if I can find it.

In the meantime [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3557]here[/url]are some tips on taking helpful photos.


ynot

EDIT: [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3724]Here[/url]it is.

[sandman]

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[sandman]

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[ynot]

Sandman,

Please read the two links included in my previous post, I think you will find them helpful.

ynot

[sandman]

I will read them but thats the best pics I could get cuz the top of the pot goes about halfway up the tree so I had to shoot it like that

[ynot]

I will read them but thats the best pics I could get cuz the top of the pot goes about halfway up the tree so I had to shoot it like that

Scissors man, The answer to that problem is a strong pair of scissors.

For the pot btw, Not the tree.

Cut it down to just above the soil line, Problem solved.

Conversely, You could just pluck the entire thing from the pot and shoot the pictures. [If it has a large solid root mass that will tolerate that.]

ynot

[sandman]

so no ideas on what type of tree it is and I will get some better pics tomarrow

[ynot]

so no ideas on what type of tree it is

Seriously?... Are we supposed to have a guess from the pics so far?

Because a guess is all it would be.

..and I will get some better pics tomarrow

ynot

[sandman]

well I just don't see how more pics are gonna help anymore thats pretty much the only leaves on the tree as of now and I gave a pic of the bark and roots not the best quality pics but my camera is old school .about the angle of the pic what does that have to do with identifying a tree not trying to be mean or rude or anything like that just don't see what differance it would make . thanks again for the help
jacob

[ynot]

well I just don't see how more pics are gonna help anymore thats pretty much the only leaves on the tree as of now and I gave a pic of the bark and roots not the best quality pics but my camera is old school .about the angle of the pic what does that have to do with identifying a tree not trying to be mean or rude or anything like that just don't see what differance it would make . thanks again for the help
jacob

Why RE: an irrelevant point [about angles] from the 'Photo tips sticky' when your not going to take more pictures?....[Rhetorical question..]

Although that comment does indicate you in fact read it, It's too bad you chose to focus on the irrelevant 'angle' bits instead of things that would actually improve the photos you posted; IE: lighting and focus.

The difference? Simply put, You will only know if you try.

If you can't even be bothered to even try, I can certainly see no reason to put any further effort into this either because as you put it:

not trying to be mean or rude or anything like that just don't see what differance it would make .

Your welcome for the help
ynot

[Gnome]

Sandman,

Perhaps you are not aware but your thumbnails only lead to advertisements, at least for me. Please try again to post your pictures, and while you are at it please consider trying some new photos, what can it hurt? Remember we are trying to help but aside from one blurry photo you really have not given us much to go on.

Norm