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Type of berries #747151

Asked April 30, 2021, 9:43 AM EDT

When we bought our house there was so sort of berries(?) that I’m not sure what they are.

Mesa County Colorado

Expert Response

This is a New Mexico Privet.  It does very well in our hot dry climate, usually growing near water or ground water source.  The birds enjoy these fruits. Not listed edible for us. Has separate male and female plants, so this is obviously a female.

Susan C. TRA Hort. and Nat. Res. Agent

An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 30, 2021, 10:54 AM EDT

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