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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
My father grew a shrub ~4ft in height, deciduous, open structure which
produced perfectly round white marble-sized fruit which I remember as having a sweetish smell when squashed. Does anyone have any idea what this might be please. I've long wanted to grow one but have never seen it in a GC. -- dave @ stejonda calculate your ecological footprint http://www.lead.org/leadnet/footprint/ |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
"dave @ stejonda" wrote in message
... My father grew a shrub ~4ft in height, deciduous, open structure which produced perfectly round white marble-sized fruit which I remember as having a sweetish smell when squashed. Does anyone have any idea what this might be please. I've long wanted to grow one but have never seen it in a GC. -- dave @ stejonda calculate your ecological footprint http://www.lead.org/leadnet/footprint/ Sounds like Snowberry to me. Michael S |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
In message , Michael Savage
writes "dave @ stejonda" wrote in message ... My father grew a shrub ~4ft in height, deciduous, open structure which produced perfectly round white marble-sized fruit which I remember as having a sweetish smell when squashed. Does anyone have any idea what this might be please. I've long wanted to grow one but have never seen it in a GC. Sounds like Snowberry to me. Thanks muchly - does anyone know its Latin name? -- dave @ stejonda calculate your ecological footprint http://www.lead.org/leadnet/footprint/ |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
Hi there
I think this is Symphoricarpos albus.( Commonly known as the 'Snowberry'). It's a deciduous shrub with white berries like marbles,as you say, from mid-autumn to mid-winter. It's also meant to have pink flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Expected height and spread:-6ft by 6ft.In one of my gardening books, it's listed under plants that prefer shade. I remember it as a kid as we used to squash the berries. Hope this helps. Liz |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
In message , Alan and Liz
writes Hi there I think this is Symphoricarpos albus.( Commonly known as the 'Snowberry'). It's a deciduous shrub with white berries like marbles,as you say, from mid-autumn to mid-winter. It's also meant to have pink flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Expected height and spread:-6ft by 6ft.In one of my gardening books, it's listed under plants that prefer shade. I remember it as a kid as we used to squash the berries. thanks Liz, yep, that's what we used to do, hence I remember the smell. -- dave @ stejonda calculate your ecological footprint http://www.lead.org/leadnet/footprint/ |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
On Tue, 19 Nov 2002 17:34:14 +0000, "dave @ stejonda"
wrote: Sounds like Snowberry to me. Thanks muchly - does anyone know its Latin name? Symphoricarpos albus. The subspecies S. a. laevigatus is native hereabouts. It likes a somewhat shady, seasonally wet/moist position, but can handle nearly complete drought during the summer. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
In message , Rodger Whitlock
writes On Tue, 19 Nov 2002 17:34:14 +0000, "dave @ stejonda" wrote: Sounds like Snowberry to me. Symphoricarpos albus. The subspecies S. a. laevigatus is native hereabouts. I'll try and plant it near my Canadian white cedar arch then, provide some kind of coherence, at least in my mind. It likes a somewhat shady, seasonally wet/moist position, but can handle nearly complete drought during the summer. I've received an email follow-up, from someone saying that they've heard it is poisonous. Does anyone know whether this is true? Is it seriously poisonous to humans? which parts? The arch mentioned above is near my pond, would the leaves/berries be poisonous to fish? The same correspondent also suggested that it has a wide-spreading and deep root system which even concrete may have difficulty containing. This might explain why it's not widely grown in the UK. Might I have problems with containment? -- dave @ stejonda calculate your ecological footprint http://www.lead.org/leadnet/footprint/ |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
"dave @ stejonda" wrote in
: In message , Victoria Clare writes Maybe it's less popular in the East of the country? Would you just know it... I've just been out to the shops and because of an incident I was forced to park the car in a road I've never stopped in before. And there in the garden of the house I parked outside of was a Snowberry thicket!!! Well, I hope you popped in to beg a cutting! |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
In message , Victoria
Clare writes And there in the garden of the house I parked outside of was a Snowberry thicket!!! Well, I hope you popped in to beg a cutting! London commuter land - no reply to knock at door. Will go back, maybe this weekend, and ask if I can dig up a piece with roots - there was masses of it. -- dave @ stejonda |
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what's the name of the shrub that has marble sized.shaped white fruit?
On Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:27:45 GMT,
(Rodger Whitlock) wrote: I'd say, don't worry. It may not be an edible plant, but it doesn't have any particular reputation for being toxic. Emails claiming otherwise I consider to be mere propagation of urban horticultural legendry. NB this is for Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus PFAF toxicity: The fruit contains saponins. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm. They are also broken down by thorough cooking. Saponins are found in many plants, including several that are often used for food, such as certain beans. It is advisable not to eat large quantities of food that contain saponins but it would take extremely large doses of many kilos of fruit from this plant in order to produce toxic symptoms[65]. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K]. PFAF Edible uses! Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 105, 161]. An insipid flavour, it is best if cooked[177]. The fruit is rather boring[K]. The fruit is about 15mm in diameter[200]. See the notes at top of page regarding possible toxicity. PFAF Medicinal Snowberry was commonly employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who valued it especially for the saponins it contains. These saponins can be toxic, but when applied externally they have a gentle cleansing and healing effect upon the skin, killing body parasites and helping in the healing of wounds. The native Americans used it to treat a variety of complaints but especially as an external wash on the skin[257]. The plant is little, if at all, used in modern herbalism. Any internal use of this plant should be carried out with care, and preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. See the notes above on toxicity. The whole plant is disinfectant, diuretic, febrifuge and laxative[257]. An infusion of the stems has been drunk to treat stomach problems and menstrual disorders[213]. A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of colds[257]. A poultice of the chewed leaves has been applied, or an infusion of the leaves has been used as a wash, in the treatment of external injuries[257]. A weak solution of the stems and leaves has been used as a wash for children whilst a stronger solution is applied to sores[213]. The fruit has been eaten, or used as an infusion, in the treatment of diarrhoea[257]. An infusion of the fruit has been used as an eye wash for sore eyes[257].The berries have been rubbed on the skin as a treatment for burns, rashes, itches and sores[257]. The berries have also been rubbed on warts in order to get rid of them - this treatment needs to be carried out at least three times a day for a period of a few weeks[257]. A poultice of the crushed leaves, fruit and bark has been used in the treatment of burns, sores, cuts, chapped and injured skin[257]. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of fevers (including childhood fevers), stomach aches and colds[257]. A decoction of the root bark has been used in the treatment of venereal disease and to restore the flow of urine[257]. An infusion of the root has been used as an eyewash for sore eyes[257]. An infusion of the whole plant has been drunk and also applied externally in the treatment of skin rashes[257]. A decoction of the roots and stems has been used in the treatment of the inability to urinate, venereal disease, tuberculosis and the fevers associated with teething sickness[257]. I don't know if the above applies to all members of the genus but similar comments are made concerning occidentalis and orbiculatus. Respect Hussein |
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