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Glorious trees with bright red berries
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Posted by randy 6-VA (My Page) on Wed, Nov 19, 08 at 5:54
I'm trying to find the name of the remarkable trees I see growing in town (Waynesboro VA). I've always thought of them as winterberry trees but I don't believe this is correct. They are probably about twelve feet high and the crown about the same width. They have a single trunk with branches coming out at about 5 or 6 feet. The branches, bare of leaves, are covered with bright red berries just about all winter. They are the brightest color around right now and are a winter delight.
Any help appreciated. Many thanks.
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RE: Glorious trees with bright red berries
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| Try the Tree Forum. Its a very active site. I'd like to know the answer too. Hank |
RE: Glorious trees with bright red berries
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| There are at least three possibilities, all in the holly family: Ilex ambigua (Carolina Holly), Ilex decidua (Possomhaw), and Ilex montana (Mountain Winterberry) If the trees still have leaves, try to get a good closeup picture of them and the berries and post them here. It will help in identifying it. You might try calling your local cooperative extension office and asking them. Somebody there may be familiar with the specific trees and know what they are. If no answer is forthcoming, wait till spring and get a sample of one and take it to a GOOD full service nursery or to the extension office. That should get an answer for you. Sandy |
RE: Glorious trees with bright red berries
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| After some help from the Tree forum, and a lot of web searching, I do believe this is Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'. Thanks for all your help. |
RE: Glorious trees with bright red berries
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| Was going to reply "Hawthorn" (common name for Crataegus), but you got it before I had a chance to "ring in"! They are beautiful, and not grown much here, maybe because it's a little too warm in winter? A local shopping center has just installed several in their parking islands, so we'll see how they do. |
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