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Can anyone identify this bush for me?

DC3DC3 Posts: 3

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 Can someone tell me what this bush is? We have two small children and want to know if the berries are harmful.

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  • DC3DC3 Posts: 3

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  • Looks like a Pyracantha.   If so then it's a great shrub for attracting birds and bees.   It doesn't come with a health warning image

  • DC3DC3 Posts: 3

    Thank you.

  • Mark 499Mark 499 Posts: 380

    It a Holly but I do not know which variety.

  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    I don't think it's either looks like a Vibernum to me image

  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    Sorry the first picture didn't open until I submitted my reply imageimage

  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    It is Holly, there are several species which have few or no spines to the leaves some of which are crosses.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,444

    I'll go with Mark and Daveimage

    Holly



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • If it's a holly, isn't it a bit early for the berries though?

  • LiriodendronLiriodendron Posts: 8,327

    Lots of berries seem to be colouring early this year - the Rowans round our way are at least a month earlier than usual.  But I agree with the majority, you've definitely got a holly.  Berries & leaves both poisonous I'm afraid.  Cause vomiting & stomach cramps, and 20 berries is a fatal dose.  image

    Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
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