On 16/8/06 09:41, in article , "David
(in Normandy)" wrote:

Anyone recognise this small tree please?
It is approximately 15 to 20 feet high and covered with lichens. It has
small blue/grey berries on it, which are mostly pip with a very thin pulp.
The pip is very hard and firmly attached to the thin flesh.

Pictures at:

http://www.avisoft.co.uk/MysteryTree.jpg

http://www.avisoft.co.uk/MysteryTwigWithBerries.JPG

http://www.avisoft.co.uk/MysteryBerryCutOpen.JPG

Blackthorn or Prunus spinosa. Start looking out some sloe gin recipes, you
lucky thing!
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/