Identify this tree with berries
September 20, 2014 7:23 PM Subscribe
This tree has lived for 10+ years in my backyard, and we're getting a dog. Is this tree safe? Pics and details inside.
Located in Seattle, the tree is about 20 feet tall. It doesn't appear to be native. It does not drop leaves in winter. It's thriving in this climate, actually.
The berries are black -- actually a deep purple -- with cherry-like stones. The look like small olives, but do not have a strong scent or taste. The berries start falling in mid-summer.
Pictures:
https://twitter.com/frankrogan/status/513512219951132673
https://twitter.com/frankrogan/status/513512265996173312
Located in Seattle, the tree is about 20 feet tall. It doesn't appear to be native. It does not drop leaves in winter. It's thriving in this climate, actually.
The berries are black -- actually a deep purple -- with cherry-like stones. The look like small olives, but do not have a strong scent or taste. The berries start falling in mid-summer.
Pictures:
https://twitter.com/frankrogan/status/513512219951132673
https://twitter.com/frankrogan/status/513512265996173312
It's a weed of a tree species. I wouldn't feel to bad about removing it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_laurocerasus
posted by Sintram at 12:45 AM on September 21, 2014
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_laurocerasus
posted by Sintram at 12:45 AM on September 21, 2014
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And it's poisonous to dogs. Damn it.
Well, now I know what I'm doing with my Sunday. :-)
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 7:58 PM on September 20, 2014