Help on unknown pollinator shrub. Early bloomer. Right up there with dandelions. - Ask Extension
Hi -
I ran into this shrub at the farm early this spring. See attached. It was thick with various pollinators including bumblebees. I've been onli...
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Help on unknown pollinator shrub. Early bloomer. Right up there with dandelions. #869168
Asked May 19, 2024, 8:49 PM EDT
Hi -
I ran into this shrub at the farm early this spring. See attached. It was thick with various pollinators including bumblebees. I've been online trying to figure out what the shrub is but have struck out. Any ideas?
First year I have noticed the plant (I used to keep bees out there). It's probably 4 feet tall and wide with many branches. The leaves are interesting.
Thanks.....A curious mind.
Clay County Minnesota
Expert Response
It is a current if you don’t notice the fruit it is probably a white current and the fruit blends in and even the birds can overlook it. The birds never miss the red kind anther reason why it is easy to not see the fruit.