Help identifying possible fruit tree/shrubs
Roger
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I've got 3 trees on my new property that I can't figure out, as I've only seen them dormant and I'm not super well versed in tree IDs, though I'm trying to learn as time goes on. I think two of them *might* be really big blueberry bushes, or something in that vein. The third I have no idea. If the photos just wont do, I can take better shots tomorrow. I appreciate any input. Link to a gallery here with photos of buds and leaves, I couldn't add them all to the thread: https://imgur.com/a/o0OVM
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
7 years ago
Roger
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Need help identifying fruiting tree!
Comments (1)Can you provide a close up picture of the leaves? Also, you could cut open a fruit and see if it has a single seed (like a cherry does) or multiple small ones (like a crabapple, for instance)....See MorePlease help identify the attractive shrub with multi- color fruit
Comments (3)Hi, Just for interest sake -- I have this plant growing at home as well. I find that in winter it looks like its been thru a shredder but come the warmer months it bounces back to form a beautifully rounded bush. Around here (in Sydney Aust.) both crows and what we call currawongs (another bird) love eating the berry and I suspect that it is how the seeds may disperse. The fallen fruit will also produce seedlings where it drops -- these can be easily transplanted and grown on. Ted PS: Kids love to see how far they can roll the fruit down the driveway !!...See MoreHelp Identifying Possible Shrub
Comments (1)Sambucus nigra - Elder - one of the dark leaved cultivars like Black Beauty or similar....See Morehelp identifying this tree/shrub
Comments (3)Thanks, that does look like it. Although I don't recall it flowering or having any berries... but maybe I'm just blanking. It is possible for a younger tree not to flower?...See MoreJean
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