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Could this be service berry? #867101

Asked May 05, 2024, 1:04 PM EDT

I have a number of service berry bushes which has grown into trees. Could this one be blooming? Sorry, I'll work on sending the right photo.

Isanti County Minnesota

Expert Response

https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/serviceberry

https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/sambucus_nigra_l.shtml

https://www.wildedible.com/wild-food-guide/elderberry

https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/cs_sanic4.pdf

I think you have an elderberry so it’s a bit cheeky but I have given you references for service berry and elderberry because you have the plant to look at and to compare to the images.

Evelyn Locke, MN Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor, Volunteer Replied May 05, 2024, 7:25 PM EDT

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