Can’t determine what kind of shrub this is! Anyone know? It’s been neglected, and I want to save it if possible. This is around central Texas fyi. Here’s a link to a pixel fed post with a second photo: https://pxlmo.com/p/inbeesee/810535364926629716
Can’t determine what kind of shrub this is! Anyone know? It’s been neglected, and I want to save it if possible. This is around central Texas fyi. Here’s a link to a pixel fed post with a second photo: https://pxlmo.com/p/inbeesee/810535364926629716
The light green serrated leaves in the middle are a hackberry tree that was planted by a bird. They have a bad reputation, but they’re fast growing, native, and provide decent shade. If this is at least twenty feet from your house, you could let it grow and have a tree there instead of a mystery shrub.
You can confirm it’s hackberry by looking at the veins at the underside of a leaf. You should see three main veins starting at the base of the leaf, similar to if you held up your three middle fingers.
It’s definitely a hackberry, but I’m not a big fan 😂 we’ve had so many big ones fall over and generally cause problems. There’s a little mesquite tree in there too I might try to save!
Thanks for the advice 😸