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Title: Tree ID
Post by: shirlton on May 30, 2009, 18:28:15

I saw a small tree/bush today. some leaves were green and some were a beatiful deep pink. Any ideas cos I want one.

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: Digeroo on May 30, 2009, 19:38:56

Can we have a picture. Saw a beautiful ornamental kiwi which had green red and white leaves, large plant very attactive if you have the space.

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: Hector on May 30, 2009, 21:47:56

Quote from: Digeroo on May 30, 2009, 19:38:56
Can we have a picture. Saw a beautiful ornamental kiwi which had green red and white leaves, large plant very attactive if you have the space.

Kolomickta?

edit http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/actinidia-kolomikta-variegated-kiwi-vine.aspx

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: triffid on May 30, 2009, 22:41:31

Could it have been a pieris, Shirlton?
Lovely shrub -- fits the pink-and-green leaves description, plus you get pretty white flowers too.

Found picture here...
http://www.garden-picture.com/fotoseite7/kw36-03-2/imggr7.html

Title: Re: Tree ID
Post by: shirlton on May 31, 2009, 07:58:54

Thanks Hector that is the one. Thanks also Triffid.I have a pieris so I knew it wasn't that. cant really get apic cos its outside someones front door ;D

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