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Anyone recognise these leaves?

BettyWalesBettyWales Posts: 71
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I was doing a bit of pottering and weeding yesterday and was near my neighbours garden (which is left to do its own thing a bit too much methinks!) I was cutting back some shrubs that were overhanging a low wall and came across this plant. There seemed to be several stems, some of which are about 4 foot long, I’d not noticed them before but now they seem to be romping away through a holly bush.

Just wondering if it’s something I need to be concerned about i.e. a thug that needs to be removed. Any ideas out there please 😊




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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    possibly one of these - 



    Billericay - Essex

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Definitely Snowberry (Symphoricarpos). There was quite a bit of it in this garden and it still reappears from bits of left-behind root.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • BettyWalesBettyWales Posts: 71
    Well you both think the same so I’ll take it as Snowberry thanks 😊
    I looked it up and it does suggest it’s quite invasive so I’ll keep a close eye on it and try to keep it out of my garden! 

    Thanks again 👍
  • thevictorianthevictorian Posts: 1,279
    The description "romping" is certain true for the species. We have a small hedge of it because the bees adore it and the berries look nice in winter but it could easily take over. It is ok in the woods but a bit of a thug in the garden.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    edited June 2023
    Definitely snowberry.
    I spent some time yesterday cutting back and pulling it out of my own garden. As long as you keep an eye on it, it's fine, but it can be a right thug if left to it's own devices. 

  • BettyWalesBettyWales Posts: 71
    Noted thanks 👍
    I think a close eye is required, hopefully the wall between us will hold it back unless it sends suckers under the wall or even worse self seeds 😖

  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    In my experience "quite invasive" is a gross understatement. maybe it particularly likes the conditions here (dry and sandy) - or maybe it would be even worse in richer moister soil :o
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    It is an attractive shrub but IME it will thrive whatever the soil type and once it gets out of hand, it can prove to be a bit of a nightmare.
  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    I had a thin, straggly one in with some much bigger shrubs. We moved here in 1987 and about 5 years ago I cut it right down. No chance of digging it up. Well, to say it's  thuggish is an understatement! Fortunately its hemmed in a triangular bed bordered by the drive and a wall. All I can do is hack it back.
    Southampton 
  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    I am still trying to work out if I have this plant. There is a thread of mine on here. I will try to update it with new photos.
    Sorry to witness the demise of the forum. 😥😥😥😡😡😡I am Spartacus 
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