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  1. TMAK

    TMAK Tommy

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    Hi I was wondering if anyone could ID this shrub for me. I have it for a few years and cut it back hard last autumn.
    It sends up lots of suckers all over the place and grows like wildfire.

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    Also is there any way of controlling it

    Thanks.


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  2. Anthony Rogers

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    It's hard to judge the size, but could it be Yew ?
     
  3. Palustris

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    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' and a right suckering t hug it is too. Notifiable weed in parts of the USA.
     
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      Thanks Anthony and Palustris. Just googled it and I think your right palustris. Looks like I'll have fun trying to control it. It does look good though.


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      I just go round ours with a spade and sever the suckers close to the plant and pull them out. Keeps it at the right size.
       
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