In article <c3188d48-35b1-4ee6-a95f-46cdf95d73fc@[EMAIL PROTECTED] >, ncstockguy <ncstockguy@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > We noticed some really dense shrubs forming a hedge about 8 feet tall > at the beach near Wilmington, NC. I believe I have seen them in > other places, especially around government parking lots. > Very curious what they might be. I am sure some of the plant experts > on here will know. > Photos are here: > http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/ncstockguy/hedge-plant-2-beach.jpg > > http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/ncstockguy/hedge-plant-carolina-beach.jpg Take a look at <http://www.scnps.org/plantid.html> I'd hazard a guess it is related to laurel. More below <http://www.scnps.org/links.html> By states. Bill -- Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA