Sunday, 9 September 2012

A rose by any other name . . .Guelder Rose

The guelder rose is not a rose at all.  It is actually a Viburnum.  It can grow into a large bush but never a tree, as the stems are too weak.  Here is one at Filnore with Rosebay Willow Herb around its feet.
 
 
The leaves are a bit like maple.
 
 
The berries are shiny orange or scarlet - a feast for birds.
 
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