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Berry bush long forgotten or new visitor? #655735

Asked June 24, 2020, 9:20 PM EDT

I planted several raspberry/blackberry bushes about 4-5 years ago which quickly became inadvertent lawnmower food. I thought they were gone. Is this them or some other berry bush? Fruits are red on the bush and mature to a dark purple/black. 3 photos attached- first, the berry itself in my hand - second, A pic of one of its leaves up close - third, a landscape pic with Red fruiting berry locations circled in yellow. Thanks in advance!

Saratoga County New York

Expert Response

I think that you have a mulberry tree popping up. The leaves are variable in shape and there are several common types, particularly Morus rubra and Morus alba, found in New York.


An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 07, 2020, 4:47 PM EDT
Thank you so much! I also think it is a mulberry bush as well now. What a neat treat!
The Question Asker Replied July 07, 2020, 4:58 PM EDT

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