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Weed ID / Control - Pine Seedling? Haircap Moss?

C2 | Studio Landscape Architecture

13 years ago

I have a weed sprouting like crazy in my enclosed (but roofless) atrium garden, but I'm not sure what it is. Best I can tell, it's either some kind of pine seedling, or maybe a haircap moss? I've attached an image. Anyone who can help me identify and / or control these buggers would earn my eternal gratitude!

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jean001
13 years ago
Looks like a pine to me. Pull them before they're larger and have an extensive root system.
maifleur01
13 years ago
Not a moss because it has a hard root system. I would also advise pulling if you do not have room for a tree.

Another plant that looks like a pine seedling when young is a yew. I was looking forward to having another pine tree but as it grew I could tell it was a seedling yew.
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lethean46
13 years ago
Could it be horsetail? It spreads by underground root runners. Looks like a pine sapling, too.

ML
jean001
13 years ago
it's a baby pine
jschanerburcon_aol_com
12 years ago
weeds that look like baby pine trees but are soft
what are they?
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
12 years ago
Jane, it could be one of the equisetums. (And baby pine trees are pretty soft.)

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