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Forum: Plant and Tree IdentificationReplies: 6, Views: 56
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kitty122000
Coos Bay, OR

August 28, 2008
6:03 PM

Post #5479998

I have a tree growing in my backyard that is full of berries, I am not sure what type of tree it is but I want to make sure the berries are not poisonous. any help is highly appreciated!

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Nedhudson1
Thorne Bay, AK
(Zone 6b)

August 28, 2008
6:19 PM

Post #5480071

That's a mountain ash.Just leave the berries for the birds.They aren't for human consumption,but the birds love them.
kitty122000
Coos Bay, OR

August 28, 2008
6:20 PM

Post #5480074

Here's a picture of the entire tree...

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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)

August 28, 2008
6:25 PM

Post #5480085

Rowan Sorbus. Edible, but very bitter, so only worth eating when boiled up with LOTS of sugar to make rowan jelly.

Resin
kitty122000
Coos Bay, OR

August 28, 2008
6:29 PM

Post #5480102

Thanks so much! didn't want my kids to get sick if they ate one by mistake! marking as solved!
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)

August 28, 2008
6:31 PM

Post #5480110

If they did eat one, they'd go 'yeeuch' and spit it straight out ;-)
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)

August 28, 2008
6:34 PM

Post #5480121

From wikipedia: Rowan:

Quoted:
The berries of European Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) can be made into a slightly bitter jelly which in Britain is traditionally eaten as an accompaniment to game, and into jams and other preserves, on their own, or with other fruits. The berries can also be a substitute for coffee beans, and have many uses in alcoholic beverages: to flavour liqueurs and cordials, to produce country wine, and to flavour ale.

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