False daphne stems and fruits

Discussion in 'Talk about UBC Botanical Garden' started by wcutler, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. wcutler

    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    It was the striking red leaf pedicels that stood out from a distance on these Daphniphyllum macropodum on the Siebold Trail in the garden.

    These were written up as a Photo of the Day in 2007, with a comment that being able to see the berries (and presumably the red pedicels) so easily is unusual for this tree. A few comments attributed the no-longer upright leaves to wet conditions.
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Yes: It appears to be declining. I believe in the Seattle arboretum there may have been some problems with root pathogens on this in the past.
     

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