what type of tree are these 2 trees?

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  1. Excalibur1

    Excalibur1 Well-Known Member

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    Hi all

    Just need some help identifying 2 trees in the attachment. One has a flower, so im guessing it should be easier to identify and the other has something growing, if you zoom in to the second photo you might make it out.

    Let me know if the pictures are not visible, its first time uploading something to the forum.

    Cheers tree 1.JPG tree 2.JPG tree 1.JPG tree 2.JPG
     
  2. sigi

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    The first one's a hibiscus. The second one could be a feijoa, maybe?
     
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    I did manage to find something first the first one... Pink Hibiscus Hibiscus splendens. So I believe you are right. :)
    No idea what the second one is. Cant find anything online
     
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    The pink flower is a Hibiscus and by the looks a very mature plant ,the other plant can be made into a hedge and grows more like a vine just don't know the name but if you trim it back it will bunch into a hedge ..imho..
     
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    I dont think it is a hedge - its of a large tree. It is around 4m high. Those green things that are growing are around 4-5 cm in diameter,
     
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    The green pods from memory don't flower they just fall off,and what i did was cut it back and tie in down across the front fence line on wire then just trim it back every six month it a very good blocking plant..imho..
     
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    my neighbour has a whole hedge/fence of this plant with the same fruit. The fruit pods will turn dark purple or something then drop off. I initially mistook it for a fig as it had very thick vines and the pods turns dark purple like figs, but the ripe fruit doesnt smell fragrant and the possums dont seem to want to eat it.

    The first one is hibiscus -> National flower of Malaysia. ;D
     
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    Can you take a picture of the whole tree? The fruit and leaves looks a lot like a mature creeping fig but it's usually a vine (probably what willair and kangabanga are referring to).
     
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    I will need to do that later today. I will post it up then.
     
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    Does the fruit on the second tree turn yellow?
    If so, it could be a loquat tree.
    Marg
     
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    First time i have seen the fruit on it. It has not flowered yet.... sorry cant be of much help
     
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    I don't think it is a Feijoa or Loquat. The leaves don't seem to match.

    The creeping fig is Ficus pumila. I agree the fruit and leaves look very similar to the photo posted.

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    @Excalibur1, can you get a fruit down, cut it open and take a photo?

    (someone may have studied horticulture) :D
     
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    That is exactly what it looks like!! You nailed it! Thanks for that
     

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