In The Garden: berry bush id?

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  1. musiclovin

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    This bush is growing in my front yard, it has green stalks with flowers and bunches of berries that are red and blue (assuming nonripe/ripe). Does anyone know what this is? Thanks!
     

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  2. Douglas Justice

    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    This is the so-called Himalayan honeysuckle, Leycesteria formosa.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, Leycesteria formosa.

    Can be somewhat invasive, though the berries are also popular with many birds.
     
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    Thank you both! I'll have to see to it that it doesn't take over my whole yard.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Have not seen reseeding here. England has rainier summers.
     
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