What Is This Tree, Please?

[redhen]

I have this tree in my yard, and we're planning on pruning it..(cutting some of the lower limbs)... and i just know we'll kill it or something..

Soo, just in case... I'd like to know the name so i can hopefully find another if needed..
*also in the spring/early summer the tips of the leaves turn a light peach color...if that helps any..)

Thanks for any info!

And the leaves up close..

 

[Laurajean]

No clue (sorry) but I love it!

I gotta get me some ornamental trees like that.

 

[debilorrah]

LOL!!!! I have no clue either but it sure is perty!!!!

 

[ChickiKat]

I think it looks like Bay, but I dont know if those would live in your area...

 

[Imp]

I'm going to venture a guess:

Dappled Willow or something close to it

Imp with the green thumb

 

[redhen]

Thanks guys! I'll google them and see of they match...

 

[itsy]

My guess would be Salix integra - which is also called "flamingo." It's in the weeping willow family. It's also called a Dappled Willow. Check out this link for photos of the leaves when they have their color...... Is it similar to your plant?

 

[AyeUpChuck]

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They are in the willow family and are usually shrubs. I believe the temp along with soil conditions affects how pink they get. When well maintained and when they're roots find a proper water source they become beautiful trees as you seem to have!

 

[arabianequine]

I don't know, but my buck goat would love to eat the leaves down for you first.

 

[gaited horse]

It's a reading/sleeing under tree.