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Unknown volunteer

Jun 2, 2009
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Two volunteers showed up in our garden next to our rhododendron. The one on the right looks like a young apple tree, but I have no idea what the one on the left is. Anyone else have any idea? I...

Montana in spring

Jun 2, 2009

These are pictures of our Montana garden in the spring - our finest season. Enjoy!


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Re: Unknown volunteer

Just to clarify: the edges are serrated. It's young, so I can't tell much at this point about berries, etc., but it does not appear to be glossy. I'm thinking it might be a black chokeberry. Garius, thank you for your information because it helped me find the black chokeberry!

posted: 6:34 pm on June 7th  

Re: Unknown volunteer

Does buckthorn grow in Montana? I've never seen it before. Could it possibly be black chokeberry instead? The leaf veining in both is very similar...

posted: 6:26 pm on June 7th  

Re: Springtime Splendor

Lovely rhododendron! I also have one (PMJ) that blooms every year in Montana. It's 7 years old now and going strong! Some of these are tough as nails. :o)

posted: 9:03 pm on June 2nd