Any idea what this is?

TreeLogic · Apr 7, 2015

Small tree looked tropical, maybe 15' tall...

Katz · Apr 10, 2015

I had no idea, but I asked our Greenhouse Lead an he has suggested Arbutus menziesii (Pacific madrona, madrone or Arbutus)

TreeLogic · Apr 10, 2015

Katz said:
Arbutus menziesii

Thanks Katz! Really appreciate it.
I found that one on my original search but the bark doesn't match unfortunately. This tree had a very thin skinnned trunk, much like a Saucer magnolia in texture and color. All the other traits look good though.
It's hard to see but there are tiny yellow flowers in there. Some of the leaves look pretty close to camellia but without the serrated edges.

evo · Apr 13, 2015

Sort of reminds me of bay laurel. Just shooting fish in a barrel

TreeLogic · Apr 13, 2015

Thanks evo. I found a couple of different bay laurels. This one looks closest to Umbellularia, but it would be way out of range and the leaves don't look waxy enough.

Treezybreez · May 8, 2015

Avocado?

TreeLogic · May 8, 2015

think you might be right treezy. i think we cut down an avocado tree.

monkeylove · May 8, 2015

So are Avocados a fruit? For a hundred bucks I couldn't even guess where they come from, I just thought they magically appeared.

TreeLogic · May 8, 2015

Fruits are produced from flowers. Veggies come from the leaves, stems, roots, or the flower bud (when eating the flower bud itself). So technically an avocado is the fruit of the avocado plant.