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Questions and Answers: 2015

Question: Following up on my last query, here are two better photos. I was wrong: this shrub/tree (it grows to about …

  • Question

    Following up on my last query, here are two better photos. I was wrong: this shrub/tree (it grows to about 20') has opposite branching.

    Answer

    Dear David, this shrub looks like Viburnum sieboldii (Siebold's arrowwood). If this determination is correct, the fresh leaves will smell strongly of green pepper when bruised or crushed (as a way for you to confirm this hypothesis). Best wishes.