pollen

[iann41]

anybody know what this tree is? plenty of light lemon coloured pollen coming off it. Buzzing with activity. The leaves are like a Camilla but lighter coloured. Large and glossy.

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not sure if getting any nectar.

 

[enrico]

It looks a bit like a very large Portuguese laurel......not sure though

 

[TooBee...]

Have you tried the Apps that identify plants with a photo, you have flowers and leaves so you should get a good suggestion, I find that if they don't get it right first time, the second or third suggestion will be right.

I too would be interested in a definite identification. The leaves look like Laurel but surely the flowers should be more in a cylindrical shape not pyramid type?

 

[Millet]

It looks like a big privet to me..

 

[Finman]

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Ligustrum japonicum
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[enrico]

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Ligustrum japonicum
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Well done Finman...... Good call
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[Beefriendly]

I think Millet got to identifying it as a Privet before Finman.
But what the 'ell.

 

[Finman]

I think Millet got to identifying it as a Privet before Finman.
But what the 'ell.

Oh dear...
I have known it 30 years. IT grows in my cottage yard.

Privet is Russian language and means hi!

 

[Beefriendly]

Privet is Russian language and means hi!

HI Finman, how you doing?

 

[Finman]

HI Finman, how you doing?

Paskaaks täs....typical Finnish answer.

 

[Beefriendly]

Paskaaks täs....typical Finnish answer.

Yeah, same old same old.

 

[TooBee...]

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Ligustrum japonicum
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[iann41]

at first I thought it was common privet but it is more a tree than a bush. The trunk is scaly like an Eucalyptus and the flowers are wrong. The leaves also are larger and waxy.

If anyone wants a tree the bees love this time of year then this is the plant to get. Loads of pollen and I suppose nectar coming off it.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Frizzaldo]

supposedly privet honey has an acquired taste:
https ://beekeepingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=42609