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What tree is this?

  • 15-11-2018 8:13am
    #1
    fineso.mom
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    I passed this small tree a few weeks ago on a walking track in West Limerick. Its not the best picture as I couldnt get right up to it , but the pink things were like tiny tight flowers with an orange centre. The colour was so vibrant it really stood out. Any idea what it is ? Thank you.


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  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    I can't see it properly by it could be a viburnum.


  • #3
    LurkerNo1
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    Euonymus europaeus


  • #4
    fineso.mom
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    Thanks Srameen, I looked up Viburnum just now. I dont think thats it. They are not berries. They are like small tightly furled flowers with an orange centre. i will go back at the weekend and try to get a close up. It was so pretty, especially against a clear blue early Sunday morning sky.


  • #5
    fineso.mom
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    Ah, thats it Lurker. Thank you. What a beuatiful tree.


  • #6
    Alun
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    Interesting! I've seen these around too, and never suspected they were a native species. I always thought they were garden escapees.


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  • #7
    gozunda
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    Good site for information here

    http://www.wildflowersofireland.net/plant_detail.php?id_flower=527&wildflower=Spindle

    The spindle tree can be found growing in old hedgerows especially in areas with more alkaline soils.

    The name relates to the fact that the wood was once used in the making of spindles for weaving ...

    I have managed to propagate it from seed and grow on to maturity. Lovely to watch for the seed pods and colour.


  • #8
    fineso.mom
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    Yeah, its growing along an old railway track and soil is alkaline round here. Thanks again.


  • #9
    New Home
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    gozunda wrote: »
    The name relates to the fact that the wood was once used in the making of spindles for weaving ...

    That's so interesting, I love finding out stuff like that! :)
    gozunda wrote: »
    I have managed to propagate it from seed and grow on to maturity. Lovely to watch for the seed pods and colour.

    Fair play! :) That's one of the best feeling ever! :):):)


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