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Hi
This volunteer is growing in my garden. At first, I thought it might be a camellia, but I don't really know.
Any ideas what it is?
Thanks
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Unknown plant #876751
Asked July 10, 2024, 8:16 PM EDT
Hi
This volunteer is growing in my garden. At first, I thought it might be a camellia, but I don't really know.
Any ideas what it is?
Thanks
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi,
Thank you for using Ask Extension.
It's hard to provide a definitive identification from a picture. If there is another camellia nearby, this could be a sucker from that plant.
I would recommend you dig the plant and put it in a pot (maybe wait until fall) and then you can see if the plant flowers to help with the identification. Other clues may be whether the leaves have a scent when crushed.
If you don't want or need the plant there or anywhere, it's always easier to remove a small plant than a bigger plant.
Thank you for using Ask Extension.
It's hard to provide a definitive identification from a picture. If there is another camellia nearby, this could be a sucker from that plant.
I would recommend you dig the plant and put it in a pot (maybe wait until fall) and then you can see if the plant flowers to help with the identification. Other clues may be whether the leaves have a scent when crushed.
If you don't want or need the plant there or anywhere, it's always easier to remove a small plant than a bigger plant.
