please help identify a mystery tree
By Dcj
United Kingdom
we have a tree in our hedge. it has just had sept flowers; small white sweetly smelling. it has green berries in the spring. Oval berries and speckled colouring. The leaves are smooth and mid green. I am worries about the berries and our toddlers but I have no idea what it is.
10 Oct, 2009
Answers
Is it evergreen or deciduous?
Could be an Eleaeagnus if evergreen. The fragrant late flowers and speckled berries sound about right. I don't think they are poisonous if it is this indeed some species are used for food.
10 Oct, 2009
Could we have a photo please - makes i.d. much easier :-)
10 Oct, 2009