Tree ID- red/green leaves

[NickfromWI]

Someone sent me these pictures asking what it is. I've never seen it before.

Any guesses?

love
nick

 

[NickfromWI]

nothing on this one?

 

[brendonv]

Are you sure it is variegated? It reminded me of a slide show I saw at school showing some kind of deficiency, I just can't remember which.

 

[NickfromWI]

Wow, I never considered that.

Unfortunately I have never seen the tree. Only the pics. This is all I have to go on.

love
nick

 

[Paul B]

Nick, do you know where it grows? It isnt familiar to me but if we can narrow the region down maybe we can figure it out?

 

[NickfromWI]

Sorry, it is here in Los Angeles.

 

[KGmyrek]

hello Nick
I suspect that this is Styrax benzoin
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/b/benzoi31-l.jpg

but I'm not sure . If You have any better photos, or seeds photos it will be easier ..................