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I assume these are native mountain laurels in West Greenwich, Rhode Island USDA z6b. I spotted these in a new development we are constructing. We saved a bunch of them. Most are 12 feet tall. Growing with Oak trees.
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Posted : 24/02/2012 11:20 pm
Yup! Nice ones too!
To get it straight, you have the following native BLEs: R. maximum, K. latifolia, and I. opaca? You put us to shame!
Posted : 25/02/2012 9:39 am
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Hi Paul,
The mountain laurels are the most common, then American Holly, then Rhodo. maximum. It would be nice to walk through the R. maximum areas to see if there are any mutation specimens. It would nice to find a strain with 12" long leaves.
I didn't realize SE Massachusetts is the most northern range for American Holly. If you want me to collect some seed let me know since these should be the hardiest forms.
http://www.plantmaps.com/nrm/ilex-opaca-american-holly-native-range-map.php
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Posted : 25/02/2012 10:57 am
