Question: I found these 3 different types of berry trees on my property in Maine. They all look like elderberries but …
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Question
I found these 3 different types of berry trees on my property in Maine. They all look like elderberries but the leaves are different on each one so I know they can't be. Can you identify?
Answer
Dear Clueless, the plant with blue fruits (tire visible in the background) is Viburnum nudum (wild raisin). The plant with blue fruits and bright red pedicels (i.e., fruit stalks) is Swida racemosa (gray dogwood). The final plant with very dark fruits is Prunus serotina (black cherry). These all have simple (i.e., undivided) leaves. Those of Sambucus (elderberry) are pinnately divided. Thanks for the nice images.
