Please help me identify this plant
I'd appreciate some help in identifying this shrub or tree. We finally exchanged on Wednesday on our new property and, although it's not my first priority, I want to make sure this is not an invasive plant; also I need to make sure it's not toxic for my dog. It has a wonderful smell, really powerful, similar to jasmine.
Many thanks in advance!
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoThank you so, so much, Carolina and Rachel! I was afraid I'd have to get rid of it (all that panic about the Japanese and Himalayan knotweed) and as ED remarked, it's just too beautiful to have to damage. Rachel, it is the Sumac flowers that smell so divine! Next to it is just hydrangea, and it's not a fragrant type.
We had a wonderful surprise when we got the keys and saw the house again - last viewing was in April and there wasn't much colour in the garden. However, now it's wonderful, so many flowers and colours and scents!
And we have squatters too! They were not there in April either, so we were quite surprised to see that they just moved in and took over the island!
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4 years agoTemple, you are right! It is Sorbaria, that explains the smell and flowers somewhat different than the Sumac.
And we do have a very handsome beast, he's a doofus, but loving, gentle, sweet and wonderful!
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4 years agoThank you, Printesa and T Grey, I didn’t see your messages until now. It’s been 2 months since we bought it and I am still not over the shock of being so lucky to wake up and see that view every day.
We’ve been busy, very busy actually, trying to find tradesmen to sort out some things. Firstly, we discovered 5 wasps nests and (unfortunately but necessary) had them destroyed by this very chatty guy.
Then we noticed some gutters were blocked and had another chatty chap around to clean them.
Then came the chimney sweeper, the guy who is going to sand&varnish the floors, the painter-decorator, electrician, and so on.
Plus we ‘inherited’ a gardener (thank the gods!) I was having nightmares thinking about maintaining all that garden on my own.
Also, our architect friend agreed to take on the barn renovation and already submitted a pre-application plan to the council. So everything is on track; however I am ‘not allowed’ (says Andrew) to buy any furniture until the interior renovations are done, I had to restrict myself at getting tableware and bedding and towels (John Lewis had wonderful stuff on sale last month).
I’ll probably start pestering this forum soon! I’m rubbish at choosing blinds and curtains and the likes, plus I am unclear about how to furnish a couple of rooms.
Many thanks again (and here’s a pic of a rainbow)!
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4 years agoIt looks beautiful! I would pinch myself every single day to make sure I'm not dreaming. I'm happy for you. You did an amazing job renovating and furnishing your house so I am sure you'll do it again here. I don't know what direction you'll choose, but I remembered a project I saw here and really liked..maybe you find something that will give you some ideas
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