Are they Azaleas?

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Are they Azaleas?

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Correct me if I'm left.

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Not an Azalea. Looks like an Escallonia to me.
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KIRKY wrote:Not an Azalea. Looks like an Escallonia to me.
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Thanks Kirky.
I've just checked google and they can be nice as bonsai as well.

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I'm thinking Indian Hawthorn. Rhaphiolepis indica

It's classed as a weed here in Brisbane now....so it's obviously a good grower. :D
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I agree, Indian Hawthorn
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melbrackstone wrote:I'm thinking Indian Hawthorn. Rhaphiolepis indica

It's classed as a weed here in Brisbane now....so it's obviously a good grower. :D
Even better!
We're knocking the building down end of the year and might be able to dig some of these trees out.
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Yes, this is Indian Hawthorn. And it is really great for bonsai!
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Bonsai - this is a huge national traditional and it's not just a nice plant!
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