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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
A small cluster of these small trees (large bushes?) are growing on my
property. They were pretty non-descript until the fall when they suddenly became covered with very small blue berries. Anyone know what kind of tree this is? I'm in Zone 5 (connecticut) Nothing seems to be eating the berries, so I'm assuming they're toxic. There's a picture at http://www.panix.com/~nradisch/blueberries.jpg Neil |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
"Neil" wrote in message ...
A small cluster of these small trees (large bushes?) are growing on my property. They were pretty non-descript until the fall when they suddenly became covered with very small blue berries. Anyone know what kind of tree this is? I'm in Zone 5 (connecticut) Could be a serviceberry or juneberry, but those are edible. -- Bob Provencher ICQ 881862 AIM bproven |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
On Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:30:10 -0400, "Neil" wrote:
A small cluster of these small trees (large bushes?) are growing on my property. They were pretty non-descript until the fall when they suddenly became covered with very small blue berries. Anyone know what kind of tree this is? I'm in Zone 5 (connecticut) Nothing seems to be eating the berries, so I'm assuming they're toxic. There's a picture at http://www.panix.com/~nradisch/blueberries.jpg I think that's Arrowwood Viburnum. I have a few and the berries do get eaten. Swyck |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
there is a bush with vivid irridescent purple berries that are revealed at
this time of year, often called "beauty berry" - I think its latin name is callicarpa. Maybe you could check that. Those berries are often not touched for quite some time into the late fall/winter. However, I would not describe the berries as very small, so maybe this is not what you have. "Karen" wrote in message om... wrote in message . .. On Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:30:10 -0400, "Neil" wrote: A small cluster of these small trees (large bushes?) are growing on my property. They were pretty non-descript until the fall when they suddenly became covered with very small blue berries. Anyone know what kind of tree this is? I'm in Zone 5 (connecticut) Nothing seems to be eating the berries, so I'm assuming they're toxic. There's a picture at http://www.panix.com/~nradisch/blueberries.jpg I think that's Arrowwood Viburnum. I have a few and the berries do get eaten. Swyck Not. The leaf is different. |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
Whatever those trees are I wouldn't mind having some. I guessed some type of
viburnum when I saw the picture but I am far from being an expert. It would be nice to have late winter berries for the birds. Marilyn in Ohio |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
It's a shame they're not next to my hollies. The red and blue berries
together would make quite a sight. "Allview" wrote in message ... Whatever those trees are I wouldn't mind having some. I guessed some type of viburnum when I saw the picture but I am far from being an expert. It would be nice to have late winter berries for the birds. Marilyn in Ohio |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
Definitely not purple. They're light/medium blue.
"gregpresley" wrote in message ... there is a bush with vivid irridescent purple berries that are revealed at this time of year, often called "beauty berry" - I think its latin name is callicarpa. Maybe you could check that. Those berries are often not touched for quite some time into the late fall/winter. However, I would not describe the berries as very small, so maybe this is not what you have. "Karen" wrote in message om... wrote in message . .. On Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:30:10 -0400, "Neil" wrote: A small cluster of these small trees (large bushes?) are growing on my property. They were pretty non-descript until the fall when they suddenly became covered with very small blue berries. Anyone know what kind of tree this is? I'm in Zone 5 (connecticut) Nothing seems to be eating the berries, so I'm assuming they're toxic. There's a picture at http://www.panix.com/~nradisch/blueberries.jpg I think that's Arrowwood Viburnum. I have a few and the berries do get eaten. Swyck Not. The leaf is different. |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
Maybe some type of Clerodendrum?
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
Looks like you may have a rare specimen. Rusty blackhaw viburnum. Have it identified by a botanical garden center. They are very hard to come by in the trade. I have been trying to get cuttings for years. Take a look here to see if it matches your shrub/tree. http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrol...vrufidulum.htm Victoria |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
No, the leaves are more obviously serated on the edges, and the berries are
a bright blue. "animaux" wrote in message ... Looks like you may have a rare specimen. Rusty blackhaw viburnum. Have it identified by a botanical garden center. They are very hard to come by in the trade. I have been trying to get cuttings for years. Take a look here to see if it matches your shrub/tree. http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrol...vrufidulum.htm Victoria |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
"Neil" wrote in message ...
A small cluster of these small trees (large bushes?) are growing on my property. They were pretty non-descript until the fall when they suddenly became covered with very small blue berries. Anyone know what kind of tree this is? I'm in Zone 5 (connecticut) Nothing seems to be eating the berries, so I'm assuming they're toxic. There's a picture at http://www.panix.com/~nradisch/blueberries.jpg Neil Chokeberry? I don't think it's toxic. It's bitter. Nothing bothers them until there no other food left in winter. I'm not an expert. The contractor whom from I bought my house told me the name. There are quite a few of them in my backyard woodland. The shrub reseeds itself. The small babies everywhere under the tree, not invasive to lawn though. |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
I wasn't able to see those details on a non-close up shot. When trying to have
things identified, it's always best to take photos of each segment, foliage, flowers and berries or fruits. Large photos of the plant, out of focus...well, not easy to identify. On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 12:34:19 -0400, "Neil" opined: No, the leaves are more obviously serated on the edges, and the berries are a bright blue. "animaux" wrote in message .. . Looks like you may have a rare specimen. Rusty blackhaw viburnum. Have it identified by a botanical garden center. They are very hard to come by in the trade. I have been trying to get cuttings for years. Take a look here to see if it matches your shrub/tree. http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrol...vrufidulum.htm Victoria |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
Neil said:
No, the leaves are more obviously serated on the edges, and the berries are a bright blue. Possibly common buckthorn ( Rhamnus cathartica)? http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/rhca1.htm http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/esadocs/franalnu.html -- Pat in Plymouth MI Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced. (attributed to Don Marti) |
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Tree/bush with blue berries - what is it?
(Pat Kiewicz) wrote in message ...
Neil said: No, the leaves are more obviously serated on the edges, and the berries are a bright blue. Possibly common buckthorn ( Rhamnus cathartica)? http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/rhca1.htm http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/esadocs/franalnu.html I think you're right. It's buckthorn. My contractor was wrong. |
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