Dark berries, red stems, some say Elder, some say Dogwood

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  1. GregP

    GregP Member

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    Hi

    I've been trying to find information about a tree growing near a creek.
    Some of my leaf description information may be wrong:

    Shape Acuminate (tapering to long point)
    Venation Parallel
    Disposition Odd Pinnate
    Margin Undulate
    Black berry red stem

    Attaching an image of the tree...

    Thanks for any help.
    GP
     

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  2. Andrey Zharkikh

    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Dogwood, maybe Cornus sanguinea.
     
  3. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Definitely Cornus sp.
     
  4. GregP

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    Thank you for that help.

    Apparently someone about thirty years ago came to this property to harvest those berries. "Dogwood pie" doesn't ring a bell, I wonder if it's true she was harvesting from these trees...

    Thanks again
    GP
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Cornus alternifolia.
     
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    Thanks again.
     

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