Shrub ID needed

13 years ago

Can anyone help with an is of this bush? The leaves are reminiscent of dogwood or persimmon but are opposite instead of alternate. The berries are dark blue and seem to be dry. It's a thriving shrub near a large creek in my area. I can't remember what the flowers looked like in spring though.

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northraleighguy
Original Author
13 years ago
After I've searched a bit more, this could be Silky or Swamp Dogwood. I did not realize that there are shrubs in the dogwood family.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
13 years ago
there arent many botanists in this forum ...

if you dont get an answer.. other than yoru own..

try the NAME THAT PLANT FORUM ...

and report back to us, if they figure it out

ken
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
13 years ago
i claim no ID skills.. if it isnt in my yard ...

but its vaguely reminiscent of buckthorn ... which is invasive.. in some areas ... see link

ken

Here is a link that might be useful: link
IanW Zone 5 Ont. Can.
13 years ago
Might be Silky dogwood Cornus amomum

Here is a link that might be useful: Silky dogwood
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
13 years ago
there arent many botanists in this forum ...

Not sure what that has to do with anything but it IS Cornus amomum. The leaf venation is highly characteristic of dogwood in general and the blue berries are characteristic of that species. It is also native to much of the east coast.