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Elderberry identification #773853

Asked October 01, 2021, 3:25 PM EDT

I am wondering if the berries I found are elderberries. I am hoping they are, but would like some help identifying.

Kent County Michigan

Expert Response

Those are arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) berries. More info here: https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/southern-arrowwood/

Isabel Branstrom Consumer Horticulture Educator Michigan State University Extension Want to learn more about gardening in Michigan? Visit www.migarden.msu.edu Replied October 04, 2021, 11:43 AM EDT

Thank you for your very quick response!

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The Question Asker Replied October 04, 2021, 1:37 PM EDT

Sure thing! Thank you for using Ask Extension.

Isabel Branstrom Consumer Horticulture Educator Michigan State University Extension Want to learn more about gardening in Michigan? Visit www.migarden.msu.edu Replied October 05, 2021, 8:37 AM EDT

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