Gardeners Can't Identify Unfamiliar Plants
42 posts across 4 communities in the last 30 days; 88% from r/gardening.
“Could you post a photo? Without one it's pretty much impossible to ID the plant. [re: Plant identification]”
“I could use the help of someone familiar with bay laurels. I bought some bay laurel trees a year ago at a local nursery, but recently I’ve been trying so hard to find the variety of it. I’m worried that it’s the “Saratoga” variety as I hear that’s popular in my area but it’s not…”
“I planted this using seeds I'm sure of that. However, I forgot what plant was that. And now it's sprouting, I can't remember what it was. It's not a bamboo.”
Several gardeners are unsure about plants appearing in their gardens, either as volunteers or unexpected growths. They seek identification assistance for unknown plants and damage to existing trees.
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“I've tried to find the answer myself (my best guess is black rot) but I can't see any difference between the pictures of black rot, sunscald, fire blight, etc. The tree is in the middle of Minnesota, transplanted four or five years ago. Deer ate…”
“Found a bunch of these in my backyard. This is Ontario Canada in October submitted by /u/No_Metal_6866 [link] [comments]”
“"I dont know what this is, perhaps a fungus? Heres a picture of my handling it barehanded" [re: What is growing here?]”
“Could you post a photo? Without one it's pretty much impossible to ID the plant. [re: Plant identification]”
“Found this in my yard. I live near forested area in Georgia and I’m not sure what it is or what to do submitted by /u/Massive-Match-2100 [link] [comments]”
“My home came with this viney kind of (bush?) Is it an elderberry? Or a Virginia creeper? submitted by /u/urmomwouldloveme [link] [comments]”
Any help is appreciated! submitted by /u/smason184 [link] [comments]
“This one popped up in the garden submitted by /u/mrslulurichards [link] [comments]”
“Located in New England, and trying to identify this shrub/bush to understand if it’s native & non-invasive, or otherwise! Google identified it as sumac or privet, hoping someone can confirm and then advise what to do with it! submitted by /u/leafiflower [link] [comments]”
“I could use the help of someone familiar with bay laurels. I bought some bay laurel trees a year ago at a local nursery, but recently I’ve been trying so hard to find the variety of it. I’m worried that it’s the “Saratoga” variety as I hear that’s popular in my area but it’s not a true bay laurel. The taste is different and it’s a hybrid. Through all my research I cant figure it out. When using the ai on google it gives me different answers every time. The leaves are not as wide and rounded as S”
“I love this landscaping and would like to know which trees and plants these are. Thanks guys!! 🌸 submitted by /u/SharkSmiles1 [link] [comments]”
“SOLVED! Hi everyone! I recently moved, and we have started prepping our backyard to have lots of gardening space and minimize the grass with other plants as well. These two plants have popped up near the house and need to be moved or removed. I was wondering what they were and if it would be good to keep them and just change location or to remove them completely. Any suggestions or advice would be wonderful! Edit: growing zone 6a :) submitted by /u/Intrepid-Ant2436 [link] [comm”
“This plant was a late volunteer and I let it grow out, out of curiosity. I have this giant fruit (or whatever) that I finally found. Can anyone identify what it might be? My best guess is some kind of butternut squash/zucchini hybrid. submitted by /u/megosaurus_rexx [link] [comments]”
“It looks like a mini tree is growing out of my tree lol, just wondering if anyone could identify it!!:) submitted by /u/Resident-Drawing6252 [link] [comments]”
“Seedling came from compost. Picture This app initially said it was apricot but now it’s giving all different answers. Any ideas of what it could be? Or do i need to wait a few years to tell? (if it’s not a weed 😅) submitted by /u/chicenugget [link] [comments]”
“Got this random plant from a website for free in a discount deal submitted by /u/Extreme-Mastodon2439 [link] [comments]”
“Hello, This plant is growing on our property and has habe quite wild. Here is a photo of the plant and the vegetable (or fruit?) we picked off it. It doesn’t seem to be like any squash we see online. And it doesn’t seem like a zucchini either. Thanks! submitted by /u/TheWholeFred [link] [comments]”
“I had planted this small tree a few years ago now, due to that. Ive ended up caring about it quite alot, its recently started growing this strange stuff on it, and I dunno what it is. Ive been mainly letting it take care of itself untill now, but I dont want it to die if this is serious, so id appreciate if anyone could help me out (If the photo isnt good enough I can take some better ones a few hours from now) submitted by /u/Space-rosi [link] [comments]”
“Can anyone ID this citrus tree? It started off as a calamansi plant, but it died. Then this grew in its place. I'm assuming the calamansi plant was grafted onto the base of the unknown tree. As for the fruit, it is bitter when green but tastes kind of like lime when it's orange. So I'm wondering if it's also edible? submitted by /u/baskinginthenight [link] [comments]”
“Can I get help identifying what type of Holly tree this is. It came with our new build and of course it’s 2 feet away from the porch. I’m going to relocate it but would like to know how big/wide it will get so I can find an appropriate place to plant it. Also, I’m in zone 7b middle Tennessee, can these take full sun here? submitted by /u/Early_Lifeguard_7270 [link] [comments]”
“This plant has grown very quickly in my Grandma’s garden, and we’re not sure what it is. She lives in South east of England. I’ve tried to use plant identification apps but they’re all saying different things or can’t figure it out. We just want to know incase it needs to be removed. submitted by /u/charmiie [link] [comments]”
“I planted this using seeds I'm sure of that. However, I forgot what plant was that. And now it's sprouting, I can't remember what it was. It's not a bamboo. submitted by /u/Wooden_Smile1566 [link] [comments]”
what is it? submitted by /u/Acrobatic-Ant-1459 [link] [comments]
“So my plant identifier kinda sucks on my phone, but is this poison ivy? City girl that now has a yard and trying to homestead.ive cut these a few time and they grow right back. It has thorns and pretty much stays green throughout the yr.its growing around my fence and around my blueberry and grape vines. I have a lot of allergies to the outside 🙄 so idk if it is the reason I itch and break out. submitted by /u/Background_Base5032 [link] [comments]”
“Location is Houston. These things keeps shooting up from where my dead around the area where a dead pike tree was. Their roots looks like onion/ginseng which can regenerate themselves very quickly which is the problem because as long I water the grass in this area, they continue reviving like god damn mummy. Anyone has an idea what they are and how to get rid of them for good? submitted by /u/deathlinkz [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone know what kind of plant this is? Seems to have grown over night. Any help is welcome. submitted by /u/msprincessmanatee [link] [comments]”
“Hello y’all, I found this plant growing in a very dead and dry patch of dirt across the street from my house, so I grabbed a trowel and snagged it before it could be killed (my neighborhood has routine lawn maintenance and I know they’d weed wack this thing if spotted). Any ideas on what it could be? Off the top of my head, I’m thinking some kind of pepper plant due to the shape of the mature leaves and the stalks. But after looking closer, the smaller leaves look more tomato in shape, and the b”
“The single one showing in pic 4 that has purple spots is either an overripe tomatillo or a purple variety of either a ground cherry or tomatillo. It’s hard to tell how big it is from your pic since there’s nothing for scale. If it’s a tomatillo it will be very sour. If it’s a ground cherry it’s described as sweet, but I still think they taste sour 😂, just not as intense as a tomatillo. I grew them a couple of years and wasn’t a fan of the flavor raw. Tomatillos are like the size of golf balls,”
“two different plants to ID. first (3 pics) is a squash of some kind. what is it and will it get bigger than this or was this the right time to harvest? there are several more growing. second is a leaf of some kind with leaves that almost grow into a little ball around a seed. a few little flowers as well. it’s growing right next to the squash and kind of intertwined. this is just what popped up in my garden from the previous owners!! i live in gardening zone 6b if that helps. TIA. submitte”
“Hello, can anyone help me identify what kind of tree or shrub this is? Apologies for lack of foliage. submitted by /u/Difficult-Donkey-722 [link] [comments]”
“Located in Australia (close up of flower in comments) submitted by /u/sharnbby [link] [comments]”
“Houston, Texas. Had a stump ground up in January but didn’t know what the tree was. Any guesses? submitted by /u/HazardousHippo [link] [comments]”
“Can anybody tell me what this is? submitted by /u/Few_Version5722 [link] [comments]”
It's a plant in my school submitted by /u/BisKits2000 [link] [comments]
“I bought this bougainvillea, but the person at the nursery couldn't tell me the name. Which variety could this be? submitted by /u/saifmahmud_ [link] [comments]”
“Can someone help ID this for me? Kansas zone 6a. submitted by /u/koraskeeper [link] [comments]”
“Please help put my mind at ease. I spent the morning cutting this plant, which had been climbing up my house (New England). I wore gardening gloves but some hit me in the face in its desperate fight to remain permanently adhered to my kitchen window. Really hoping it's not poison ivy or oak! submitted by /u/Ok_Debate2899 [link] [comments]”
“Need help identifying this tall light green tree so I can know how tall to expect it to grow. Thanks! submitted by /u/tjl3d [link] [comments]”
“Hello, I would like to know what kind of young tree this is. Recently moved into a new house and the owner left this behind. submitted by /u/skyrose6821 [link] [comments]”
“Title says it all, a friend gifted me several cuttings which I've planted in buckets and in the yard, what exactly is this plant? Located in florida. submitted by /u/Informative-V [link] [comments]”
“sprouted in an old plant pot, no idea what it could be submitted by /u/Loose_Spinach_3999 [link] [comments]”
“Hi! I was gifted this plant and I’m really trying to keep it alive. What type of plant is it? I live in West Texas and have it outside. TIA! submitted by /u/No-Honeydew-1646 [link] [comments]”
“Anybody have any idea what this is on my Goji berry bush submitted by /u/YarrowLuna [link] [comments]”
“okay so my science teacher said he would give me a prize if i grew this and i have NO idea what it is but i love gardening and i can’t find anything about it. i dont even care if its just some random thing you can’t grow i’m just curious submitted by /u/SerenityGachaClub [link] [comments]”
“We need help verifying the identity of these plants so we can care for them properly. We have lost the tags that came with or the wind simply blew them away 😑 These plants are my kids plants they bought with their own money but as ypu can see they havent been kept up with they are showing signs of regrowth and arent dead please help me make these plants beautiful again 🥰 First and 3rd plant were bought from Lowes. Second plant is mine and was purchased from a nursery. First plant and third are”
“Edit - figured out how to search a picture and it says it s black raspberry ( Rubus occidentalis ). submitted by /u/PublicFly1154 [link] [comments]”
“This plant came as a stray With the hydrocotyle Japan. didn’t really pay it any mind at first, but it has grown significantly since being added and so I think it would be cool to know what it is! It hasn’t attached to anything, it’s just floating against the driftwood. submitted by /u/im_v3ry_bored [link] [comments]”
“google keeps saying amazonian sword plant but it just doesn’t look the same to me submitted by /u/BigBoodieJudy2 [link] [comments]”
“Looks like “prayer plant”. The leaves will usually move to a vertical “prayer” position when it gets dark.”
“Hello, anybody know what this plant is? My plant ID on phone is saying rhododendron or great Laurel but it is neither of those. It gets pink flowers in the spring. Any guesses are helpful as I’m trying to figure out how to care for it. Thanks submitted by /u/earlgreyonrepeat [link] [comments]”
“Looking for some assistance identifying a plant at my property. I've owned the property for about four years now and don't recall this plant ever producing fruit. The property is located in western / central Maine (so zone 4bish). The fruit tastes similar to a plum, but is about the size of a large grape with a decent pit inside. submitted by /u/sscogin87 [link] [comments]”