Tree with berries in Northern NM

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  1. allelopath

    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hiking in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico (near Taos), I saw trees, no more than 8 feet tall, with red berries. The berry is mostly seed, with just a little flesh, both yellow in color. Located near running water. Altitude about 8500 ft ASL.
    Can someone identify this for me?
     

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  2. Prunus virginiana.
     
  3. jimmyq

    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like a Prunus leaf but I am not familiar with NM or the native flora.....
     
  4. allelopath

    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Western Chokecherry

    I've looked up Prunus Virginia in my Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico book and that appears to be right on. Thanks!
     

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