Question
I recently overhauled my backyard in Studio City, California. I selected each plant that the gardener planted and they are all blooming gorgeously. However, next to my bougainvillea, there are a couple of mysterious plants growing. I can't tell if they are trees or shrubs, but they are growing so quickly that I am anxious to find out what they are before they take over my expensive new garden. Please help me to identify these so I know whether to welcome them or get rid of them. I've taken pictures with my iPhone that I am unable to upload here so if there is an email address to which I can send these pictures, let me know.

Thank you!
Victoria

Answer
Victoria
Send your photos to  [email protected] and put "plant pictures" in the subject line...

My 1st thought is beware of it...If it's growing that fast it is probably a weed...You could cut it back some until you can solve the ID problem...If you value the plants that you put there you may want to just get rid of the invading plants...

Plant types vary from area to area...Plants that grow in California do not necessarily grow in other areas of the country...Flowering plants are classified by the structure of their flower...I have checked numerous plants in your area but saw none with the leaves you have in your picture...Take the picture to your local garden center for them to ID it...You may have to visit more than one to find someone knowledgeable of the plants in your area...

Good luck
Rick in southern NJ