It could possibly be a Viburnum, Viburnum tinus - Laurustinus. Looks
somewhat like a Privet, pinkish buds, white flowers and blue black
fruit. It is flowering in Vancouver BC now.

Anton

-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf
Of Sam Williams
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:38 PM
To:
Subject: [IBC] unknown shrub, can it be used for bonsai?

Hello to all,

I have seen this one shrub around many peoples yards on the
boarders
of property. I can't tell if this is wild or if it has been planted.
It has
opposite leaf arrangement, small white flowers and many blue berries in
clutsters not unlike grapes. The leaves are at the largest one inch and
a
half. They appear to be evergreen but they aren't shiny. Perhaps
partly
evergreen? I could take a picture with my computer camera, but the twig
I
collected has since dried and parly shriveled. It would give a false
appearance if one was to see it in a picture because the leaf edges have
curled in some places. The twigs seem to have some small light fuzz.
Does
anyone have any idea what this could be? I have tried to find out what
it is
with no luck. It sounds as though it could work as bonsai, but I need
to
know what it is before trying to collect it. I appreciate it!

Sam

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