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Pls ID tree w/"berries" #870790

Asked May 30, 2024, 2:55 PM EDT

Please id this tree near my property line, I need to know if the "berries" are harmful if eaten by my 10 lb dog. It is just behind my fence on neighbor's property behind my fence, it drops berries now & thru summer. Thank you.

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

This appears to be a White Mulberry (Morus alba), an invasive species that is very common and weedy (in the sense that seedlings readily germinate just about anywhere). We do not have medical or veterinary training, so do not know if they are risky for pets to eat, but you can use the plant's botanical name to verify its safety or risk with your vet.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 30, 2024, 4:38 PM EDT

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