by Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!)
Member since:
September 8, 2006

What kind of berries are these?

January 11, 2009 12:05 PM EST
views: 127 | rating: 10/10 (21 votes) | comments: 43

Today when I was outside as my teenager was taking a picture of me in my newly dyed hair. I happen to notice some berries growing on the bush right next to  the chain link fence. Can anyone tell me what kind they are? I live in southern Florida if that helps. I am not sure if these are native or have been brought in from another state.

Here is a picture I took :
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Comments: 43

Ariel Storm Jan 11, 2009, 12:07pm EST
I don't know what kind of berries bear fruit this early in the year.
Cindy A. Jan 11, 2009, 12:08pm EST
oh i wish our berry bush looked like this because that means its nice outside!
pretty bush!
rainne chandler Jan 11, 2009, 12:11pm EST
no clue on the berries
Sandra H. Jan 11, 2009, 12:17pm EST
I've seen that type of bush with berries before but don't have any idea what it is.
Kim M. Jan 11, 2009, 12:21pm EST
I have no clue. =(
Robin G. Jan 11, 2009, 12:22pm EST
Looks like a choke cherry.... Don't eat any!
Robin G. Jan 11, 2009, 12:23pm EST
We have choke cherry in RI, not sure if they grow in your area.
Kat W. Jan 11, 2009, 12:23pm EST
Take a cutting to home depot or lowes and they can tell you what it is.
Netty B. Jan 11, 2009, 12:23pm EST
Sorry, no help from me..
PIF>>>
Chris W. Jan 11, 2009, 12:28pm EST
yes, i would go with choke cherry. Not all "berries" are good to eat. let the birds eat it, it won't kill them.
Elaine S. Jan 11, 2009, 12:31pm EST
They are for the birds to eat.
Karen F. Jan 11, 2009, 12:32pm EST
don't eat them what ever they are. I think God must have put them for birds and such. I can't remember what they are called.
Amy S. Jan 11, 2009, 12:33pm EST
i don't know either.
C C. Jan 11, 2009, 12:37pm EST
thanks for posting to commentsneeded.gather.com
Ashley B. Jan 11, 2009, 12:38pm EST
Looks very similar to elderberries.
Alta B. Jan 11, 2009, 12:43pm EST
I don't have a clue what they are.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jan 11, 2009, 12:46pm EST
I will leave them for the birds. I enjoy watching the birds eat. I have been throwing some crackers out for them to come get.
Tamara L~will view, may comment~ S. Jan 11, 2009, 1:34pm EST
Hmmm, I don't know my berries "berry" well.
Vivian P. Jan 11, 2009, 1:40pm EST
I'm not good with the eastern side but these may be choke cherries which are edible "if" you know how to prepare them but from what I understand they are not tasting. A survival type thing like Mountain Ash berries which can be eaten but are not so tasty. Better left for the birds.
I'm not sure either~
Rick *Don Rico* J. Jan 11, 2009, 1:54pm EST
"http://www.honeygardens.com/elderberry.jpg"
Looks kinda like an elderberry. But, I'm not sure.

Never eat anything you're not sure of. Have a friend try it. Then wait a few days and see how they feel. That's what friends are for!
tammie p. Jan 11, 2009, 1:56pm EST
sorry , no idea here
Donna S. Jan 11, 2009, 1:57pm EST
we have those here but no idea, wish I could help. please dont eat them until you know for sure it is safe.
Elizabeth B. Jan 11, 2009, 2:13pm EST
Chokecherries baby :>}}
there are great recipies for chokecherry jam... they are everywhere here and each year we harvest half for jam and leave the others for the birds.... YUMMMMMM ! Just don't eat them raw ick.... and do not let horses eat over 1 pound of them, upsets tummy......sheep however can eat all they want :>}}
Have a great day~!
Courtney C. Jan 11, 2009, 2:24pm EST
Hmm, I've never heard of chokecherries. Cool pic though.
Maria W. Jan 11, 2009, 2:48pm EST
cool pic dont know what they are tho.
Cathi L. Jan 11, 2009, 2:50pm EST
Thank you graciously for posting to Southern by Choice or Southern by the Grace of God!
Jessica S. Jan 11, 2009, 3:00pm EST
mulberries?
Debra H. Jan 11, 2009, 3:11pm EST
Have no idea but love the hair!
DIANE D. Jan 11, 2009, 3:35pm EST
I would not eat them~PIF~
Laurie R. Jan 11, 2009, 3:36pm EST
I thought they were elder berries. I don't know what choke cherries are.
Sharon R. Jan 11, 2009, 3:44pm EST
looks like choke cherries to me.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jan 11, 2009, 5:31pm EST
id need a closer shot a macro of the berries to tell for sure what they were
C C. Jan 11, 2009, 7:44pm EST
sorry i dont know
Christine G. Jan 11, 2009, 7:54pm EST
I do not know. Hope someone can help.
Bob B. Jan 11, 2009, 8:17pm EST
I have no idea.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jan 11, 2009, 9:56pm EST
Thanks for posting on Helping out one another
Rachel D. Jan 11, 2009, 10:18pm EST
can't help you - I know very little about berries!
Amy H. Jan 13, 2009, 2:55am EST
Thanks for posting your content to the Group: We comment back
APE 131313 Jan 14, 2009, 7:05pm EST
Thank you for the opportunity to P I F for 2009!
Enjoying my visits to your pages to help you reach your latest Gather goals!
Connie C. Jan 18, 2009, 3:42pm EST
do not eat them. I too think they are choke cherry

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