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[Green Bark]

Hello. I would really like to identify a shrub and once that's done I'm sure I'll find other subjects to dive into. Now, if I can only find out how to post a thread and attach photos of this specimen I'll be off to a good start.

 

[Meadowlark]

Check out this tutorial section here...and if you still have questions post them. https://www.gardening-forums.com/forums/site-software-how-tos.37/

 

[Green Bark]

Check out this tutorial section here...and if you still have questions post them. https://www.gardening-forums.com/forums/site-software-how-tos.37/

Thank you. However, tutorials instruct you how to make your own judgement. I've already done that. I am asking for a second opinion. Your opinion, for example, would be nice. You've looked at my photos. Do you think it's a Black Elderberry?

Black Elderberry: Or is it?

Hello! I’ve had my eye on this wild shrub for a few weeks now and I’m thinking of propagating it. I’ve read several “how to” propagate the Black Elderberry but before I get my hopes up and start dreaming in advance I need to know if it really is a Black Elderberry. What do you think it is...

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[Chuck]

Well, my unsollisted opion is that it is a black elderberry and for these reasons, #1, the color of the stems of the actual berrys. #2, the shape of the leaves and how they grow on the limb. #3, the growth habit of the overall plant. #4, the way the berries grow, in clusters. Of all the look alikes I think Pokeweed is the closest match. Do a little research on Pokeweed as it can be deadly. In fact black elderberry can also be toxic, so please, make sure of what you are dealing with.

 

[Meadowlark]

You've looked at my photos. Do you think it's a Black Elderberry?

Black Elderberry: Or is it?

Hello! I’ve had my eye on this wild shrub for a few weeks now and I’m thinking of propagating it. I’ve read several “how to” propagate the Black Elderberry but before I get my hopes up and start dreaming in advance I need to know if it really is a Black Elderberry. What do you think it is...

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No, I'm not convinced it is black elderberry....but I'm also undecided on what I think it is. My quandary is based on the photo of the leaves.

The leaves shown in BEB4 photo are narrow, lanced shaped which is very different from elderberry which has compound leaves. I thought maybe wild grapes, but their leaves are broad and usually toothed. Makes me think you may have more than one plant there.

My conclusion...not black elderberry but not sure what it is and suspect it is more than one plant.

 

[Meadowlark]

Update...on initial review I missed that photo BEB5...maybe it was added. At any rate that one does look like black elderberry to me, but I still have the quandary re the leaves in BEB 4...more than one plant but BEB5 looks like elderberries.

 

[Sluggy]

Might be black nightshade. If it is only eat the berries when they are black. When green they are poisonous.

 

[Green Bark]

Well, my unsollisted opion is that it is a black elderberry and for these reasons, #1, the color of the stems of the actual berrys. #2, the shape of the leaves and how they grow on the limb. #3, the growth habit of the overall plant. #4, the way the berries grow, in clusters. Of all the look alikes I think Pokeweed is the closest match.

Thank you. I will definitely research the Pokeweed.

Do a little research on Pokeweed as it can be deadly. In fact black elderberry can also be toxic, so please, make sure of what you are dealing with.

I hope it's not too deadly because I was deep in my bare hands today mashing those berries in warm water trying to free the seeds from the fruit.

 

[Green Bark]

No, I'm not convinced it is black elderberry....but I'm also undecided on what I think it is. My quandary is based on the photo of the leaves.

Yes, I understand.

The leaves shown in BEB4 photo are narrow, lanced shaped which is very different from elderberry which has compound leaves. I thought maybe wild grapes, but their leaves are broad and usually toothed. Makes me think you may have more than one plant there.

My conclusion...not black elderberry but not sure what it is and suspect it is more than one plant.

I was thinking the same thing about two different plants.

Update...on initial review I missed that photo BEB5...maybe it was added. At any rate that one does look like black elderberry to me, but I still have the quandary re the leaves in BEB 4... more than one plant but BEB5 looks like elderberries.

I'm going past there tomorrow and I will take a much closer look to see if maybe there are two plants interwined and sort out which leaves belong to those berries. The problem is that it is growing on a slope and it's not so easy stand still as I take the photo. Thank you.

 

[Green Bark]

Might be black nightshade. If it is only eat the berries when they are black. When green they are poisonous.

Thank you. I'll take a look at the black nightshade on Google.

 

[Sheal]

To me the leaf shape doesn't look right for either elderberry or nightshade, but the pattern on the bark suggests elderberry.

Edit: My apologies Green Bark - welcome to the forums.