Don’s Expert Answers: Identifying a type of plant

Question From:
Ashleigh Shipp in Young, Young New South Wales

Nature of problem:
Identifying a type of plant

Type of Plant (if known):
Photo attached

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
No illness

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sandy

How often do you water the plant:
Fortnightly

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Full sun

How long since you planted it:
18 months

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Removed from ground today and currently in a pot

What other treatments have you given the plant:
None

Upload photo if available:

Other Comments:
Hi there, I purchase some Leylandii pines 18 months ago and now that they have grown this tree sprouted up right alongside one. I’ve dug it out this morning and separated them but would love to know what this plant is. Thanks for your help.

Answer:
Sorry Ashleigh, no photo came through. Don