The berries in your photo look somewhat like Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellata), but the leaves not quite so much... more suggestive of the Ilex verticillata mentioned earlier, but the shady conditions may not be demonstrating the fairly prominent silvery undersides. If it is AO, the berries are pretty tasty when fully ripe; underripe, they're tarts and may still have some slight astringency. It's maligned as an invasive - and that may be the case - but the fruits are high in lycopene, and make a tasty jelly/jam. I've done some AO vodka infusions, and while they don't lend any red color to the end product, they do confer a nice flavor (and you can still use the vodka-infused fruit in smoothies 8>). Here is a link that might be useful: Autumn Olive

Didn't have to wait long for more,hooray. Once again I am overwhelmed by everything. If there are favorites, they will be Cinnamon Sunrise, Victoria Grace, and Avis Jean. Who am I kidding--they are all favorites. Avedon

Hello Everyone, Getting so excited seeing the beautiful Penang Peach!!! I love the coloration in every climate. This particular variety has so much to offer it is a must have in my book. My Penang Peach still has an inflo from this fall and is continuing to slowly grow under lights. It will be interesting to see what color it will have. K...those pictures are gorgeous!! I especially love the last "summer" picture of Penang Peach with the rain drops on it. It really is worth printing a picture of that one and setting it where everyone can see. Quite Amazing!!! Hi Dave, Love your Penang Peach!!! Knowing how close we are to each other gives me an idea what to expect from mine and i cant wait to see her bloom in the summer. I just wish it didnt push an inflo at the end of the season. What can you do? My Lavender is trying right now to form one, but i think it will stay semi dormant and hopefully continue to develope this spring. The only problem is this one needs to be root pruned badly and im so afraid of losing the inflo. This tree didnt grow much for me last summer like the others and i should have root pruned it sooner. Hope all is well in NoVA!!! Take care everyone!! Laura

The kitchen? where all the kitchen equipment? hehe