Not entirely sure on this plant

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  1. stephenprudence

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    I think it could be a Cotoneaster (tree variety) - whatever it is, it's self seeded there. Sorry the photos are sideways (last two photos for identification)

    Further along I found two self seeded Bottlebrush (Callistemon subulatus) seedlings too :hate-shocked:(photo is first image) IMG_0658.JPG

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    Does look like cotoneaster Stephen.
    The other possibility which springs to mind is Chaenomeles, although I'm not quite sure the arrangement of the leaves is right. They also have a habit of springing up anywhere.
     
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    Do you mean the first picture Stephen? I think the leaves are too long and slender for a Cotoneaster, sorry I have no other ideas at the moment. :scratch:

    Sideways pictures not a problem with a laptop, slightly more difficult with a desk top. :heehee:
     
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    Sheal the top one is a self sown Callistemon.. the other ones are the ones I mean.. I turned them normal way around on the computer, but they still went sideways on the forum
     
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    Sorry Stephen :doh: Yes it could be Cotoneaster, Pyracantha is similar as well.

    Not sure what happened with your pics. Perhaps it had something to do with their size. :scratch:
     
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      We do have Pyracantha but it's different in the leaf form. There are a few Cotoneaster trees around, and also a few in woodland areas, so if it is Cotoneaster, it's a native I suspect. (if there is such thing)

      I think because I took the photos with my ipod.. might have something to do with it
       
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