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Plant ID #812999

Asked October 03, 2022, 12:44 PM EDT

Please help identify this shrub. Currently about 5' tall, red berries. Growing in a sun/partial shade location in a pine and mixed meadow area.

Lorain County Ohio

Expert Response

This is autumn olive

https://extension.psu.edu/autumn-olive

Thanks for your question.

Jennifer Andon Replied October 03, 2022, 2:45 PM EDT

Oh darn. I do have a forester coming out to remove invasive species however this particular shrub is not located in the area he will be working.

I will forage what I can and perhaps consider removing it myself. https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/autumn-olive-berries/

The Question Asker Replied October 04, 2022, 8:02 AM EDT