Tag: feral

Snowberry  / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a striking shrub originationg in North America. It adds a touch of magic to UK hedgerows and gardens, especially in autumn and winter. Its clusters of pristine white berries stand out against the bare landscape, making it a…

Damsons / Summer / Autumn / Edible Damsons are a common shrub with edible plum-like fruits.  Closely related to Sloes, Bullaces and Greengages. Common Names Damsons, Damson Plum Botanical Name Prunus domestica subspecies insititia, or sometimes Prunus insititia Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Rosales Family – Rosaceae Physical…

Lilac / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Lilac flower, sweet lilac Botanical Name Syringa vulgaris and other species Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Lamiales  Family – Oleaceae Physical Characteristics This is a deciduous shrub that blooms in spring with cones of wonderfully fragrant flowers. It can grow…

Darwins Barberry / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names Darwins Barberry Botanical Name Berberis darwinii Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Ranunculales  Family – Berberidaceae Physical Characteristics for Darwins Barberry It is an evergreen thorny shrub growing to 3–4 m tall, with dense branches from ground level.…