Need help identifying tree!!

Last post 09-05-2012 8:46 AM by Silver surfer. 5 replies.

• 07/05/2012 08:42 PM
  DazzaBT Location: Wincham Joined on: 07 May 2012 Posts: 6	Reply | Contact Havent got a clue..any help much appreciated! http://www.flickr.com/photos/78125115@N08/7153537617/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/78125115@N08/7153537045/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/78125115@N08/7153536315/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/78125115@N08/7007445478/

• 08/05/2012 09:05 AM

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  Silver surfer Location: South Wales. U.K. Joined on: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 1,396

  Reply | Contact Welcome DazzaBT. Been thinking! I believe it is  Aralia spinosa. Grows tall and suckers to form large clumps. To be sure would you please check the trunk/ stem by carefully running your hand up it. If I am right it will be prickly! If smooth please report back.  https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Aralia+spinosa.&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=8tOoT-9npdvRBdLR5fID&biw=1152&bih=555&sei=9tOoT9TRFar_4QTR_birCQ

• 08/05/2012 09:25 AM	In reply to
  DazzaBT Location: Wincham Joined on: 07 May 2012 Posts: 6	Reply | Contact Thanks for the prompt reply! I'll double check when I get home but from memory I do believe its a bit thorny:)  Thanks again!

• 08/05/2012 11:32 PM	In reply to
  Rhubarb Location: Southeast Joined on: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 11	Reply | Contact http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/rhubarb_photo/Plants2ID/10092010040taken10Sept2010.jpg Does it look like this in summer? Then I think it might be Aralia elata - Japanese Angelica Tree. No trunk thorns on this one!

• 09/05/2012 08:44 AM	In reply to
  DazzaBT Location: Wincham Joined on: 07 May 2012 Posts: 6	Reply | Contact Hi. We havent seen it in the summer yet (only moved in in october), but having had a look at it last night I believe its the Aralia spinosa as it does look very similar.

• 09/05/2012 08:46 AM

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  Silver surfer Location: South Wales. U.K. Joined on: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 1,396

  Reply | Contact It could well be Aralia elata. However, this also has spines! We have one and it is lethal. Quote from site below... "Prickles and spines cover the branches and stems of both species, with the two plants featuring compound leaves," Read more: Difference Between Aralia Spinosa and Aralia Elata | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_10012710_difference-between-aralia-spinosa-aralia-elata.html#ixzz1uMAYUuJI Quote. see below.....When locating in the garden, select a place that provides protection from the wind. Not well suited near swimming pool or walk where spines may prick the unsuspecting passerby."  http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pda_e9b1.html