Identification: Unknown tree berries

Nice miniature crab apples? Name please!

 

Are you sure that this is a crabapple?

 

That was my question earlier too but did not want to look silly. Having said that not sure what. My immediate reaction was my pom pom shrub [Viburnum???? ]


http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=...=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1005&bih=544

Liz

 

Ha! Asking silly questions: just one of the valuable services I perform!

By Jove, Liz, I think you might have got it.

 

Viburnum opulus I believe. Common name Guelder rose.

Crab apples are edible and safe, whereas Viburnum opulus is mildly toxic.

Quote from wiki....."The fruit is edible in small quantities, with a very acidic taste; it can be used to make jelly. It is however very mildly toxic, and may cause vomiting or diarrhea if eaten in large amounts "

http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=e...=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1243&bih=528

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viburnum_opulus

 

Ditto to Guelder-rose Viburnum opulus.

 

Thanks everyone for your quick replies and interesting blogs. You will have to remember I am English, and English people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say....you have to admit that one berry by itself certainly looks like a miniature crab apple! Cheers! Michael

 

Well I am pleased I got something into the right area. Ours have recently gone through the autumn. Waiting on the spring flowers now.
Liz