When we moved to our current house, there were a few shrubs growing in a badly neglected yard. One of these I have been unable to identify. It is a deciduous shrub growing about 4 feet high with small black berries.
Looks like Aronia sp. http://www.google.co.uk/images?um=1...=isch:1&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=g10&oq=&q=aronia
Yes, it looks like the shrub and berries, but I think I recall the flower being more of a small white/pink bell rather than a plum blossom. I may have to wait to post again when it is in bloom. I am familiar with Saskatoon berry and pretty sure it is not a currant. Any other ideas gratefully accepted...
This is a Cotoneaster species. Dozens of kinds have been recorded coming up wild in the Seattle area.
