Take a Guess

Discussion in 'THE CROTON SOCIETY' started by palmisland, Jan 27, 2011.

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  1. palmisland

    palmisland Well-Known Member

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    This was a cutting from a place I can't remember:confused: I put it in the ground in October & almost forgot about it. Is a named variety? Thanks.

    Randy:)
     

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  2. Crotonologist

    Crotonologist Active Member

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    It sort of resembles Stoplight in a way, maybe a sport thereof?
    Looks like a nice plant.
     
    Crotonologist, Jan 27, 2011
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  3. palmisland

    palmisland Well-Known Member

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    I do remember the entire plant looked the same. I got it somewhere in an older Fort Lauderdale neighborhood.
     
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  4. Crotonologist

    Crotonologist Active Member

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    Man, some day I'm gonna have to get down there for a cutting collection expedition....
     
    Crotonologist, Jan 27, 2011
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  5. Moose

    Moose Esteemed Member

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    Peyton - I've been telling you ... :rolleyes:

    Moose :p
     
    Moose, Jan 27, 2011
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  6. Phil Stager

    Phil Stager Esteemed Member

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    Looks like a Chief to me - old variety with lots of variability in leaves
     
    Phil Stager, Jan 27, 2011
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  7. Jim Glock

    Jim Glock Active Member

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    Judy and I have put our heads together and we think that this looks like a Thomas Hitchcock.
     
    Jim Glock, Jan 28, 2011
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  8. palmisland

    palmisland Well-Known Member

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    I found this while looking thru some previous photos I took. Ah ha,:D I think this a pic of the mother plant.:) Does this help an ID?
     

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  9. Jeff Searle

    Jeff Searle Well-Known Member

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    I think Chief and Thomas Hitchcock are two very good choices. I would maybe lean towards TH. But then again, in person and looking at a pic. can be two totally different looks.
     
    Jeff Searle, Jan 28, 2011
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  10. Phil Stager

    Phil Stager Esteemed Member

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    after seeing the second photo, ie., the whole plant, I'll retract the Cheif guesstimate since it does not look like any Chief I've seen or grown... swith or without a name, still a nice plant.
     
    Phil Stager, Jan 28, 2011
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