What is this Texas tree (bush?)

[aja8888]

I have this in the side yard and don't know what it is or how big it will grow.

Anybody know what it is?

Thanks.

 

[timwri]

It looks like it could be a variety of viburnum, possibly possum-haw.


https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/nativeshrubs/viburnumnodum.htm

 

[braumeister]

I'm pretty sure that's the Texas Butt-Wiper tree, and those leaves can be mighty handy during a TP shortage. Take good care of it!

 

[LRDave]

I have this in the side yard and don't know what it is or how big it will grow.

Anybody know what it is?

Thanks.

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Are the blooms fragrant? It looks like a Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans).

 

[aja8888]

Are the blooms fragrant? It looks like a Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans).

Yes, thanks! I believe that's it as a neighbor just came by and has one or two. The blooms are fragrant too.

Maybe I can save the trimmings for braumeister and send them to him if he runs out of TP this Spring!

 

[Austin704]

Looks like wax-leaf ligustrum to me. Popular shrub or hedge in Texas but not native. They will get really big (20’ or taller) if left to grow unchecked...

 

[tfudtuckerpucker]

There's a fun app to try
https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/leafsnap-is-a-new-app-to-identify-trees.html

 

[candrew]

I'm pretty sure that's the Texas Butt-Wiper tree, and those leaves can be mighty handy during a TP shortage. Take good care of it!

+1

Those smooth, waxy leaves make it a bush that's easy on the tush!

 

[LRDave]

Yes, thanks! I believe that's it as a neighbor just came by and has one or two. The blooms are fragrant too.

Maybe I can save the trimmings for braumeister and send them to him if he runs out of TP this Spring!

Tea Olive isn't a fast grower, but you will want to prune this particular plant well after it finishes blooming. Without pruning, it can turn into a small tree and too big for the location in your first pic.

 

[aja8888]

Tea Olive isn't a fast grower, but you will want to prune this particular plant well after it finishes blooming. Without pruning, it can turn into a small tree and too big for the location in your first pic.

Thanks, it's not too tall yet and I will prune it back this summer.

 

[aja8888]

There's a fun app to try
https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/leafsnap-is-a-new-app-to-identify-trees.html

Looks like it only works with Apple products. I'm all Android...

 

[tfudtuckerpucker]

Looks like it only works with Apple products. I'm all Android...

Me too There are a number of android leaf identification apps- see
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=leafsnap&hl=en_US
It shows leafsnap is available for android. Another app (I've used this one) is plantnet
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.plantnet&hl=en_US
They aren't foolproof, but can help to narrow the search. Plus I think it's kinda cool.

 

[aja8888]

Me too There are a number of android leaf identification apps- see
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=leafsnap&hl=en_US
It shows leafsnap is available for android. Another app (I've used this one) is plantnet
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.plantnet&hl=en_US
They aren't foolproof, but can help to narrow the search. Plus I think it's kinda cool.

Thanks!

 

[Scuba]

I'm pretty sure that's the Texas Butt-Wiper tree, and those leaves can be mighty handy during a TP shortage. Take good care of it!

Thanks for the [emoji23]

 

[jazz4cash]

There's a fun app to try

https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/leafsnap-is-a-new-app-to-identify-trees.html

Very cool. I have one called Picture This. I use it for plants and trees but the free version is nagging me to subscribe @ 29.99/yr.