ID for a tree/shrub please

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    juelmer Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if you could help. I need to identify this tree/shrub for a risk assessment for my garden.

    It has little purple flowers in the summer and is completely bare in the winter.

    Thanks in advance,
    Julie

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    Looks like an Hibiscus to me:dbgrtmb:
     
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    I also agree that it's Hibiscus syricus :thumb:
     
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    After looking at the pics I agree, that's perfect, thank you so much for your help. I can complete my assessment now and keep Ofsted happy :yess:
     
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