AboutJim Hyland Expertise I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience 34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology Registered Forester Certified Pesticide Appicator
We are in MN and moved into our new house in Dec. The garden areas haven't been kept up and things are spreading all over. I cleared out many baby trees (in flower garden areas) and this one was probably going to go this fall as it seemed to be in an odd place, with the flowers. It's now getting berries and I would like an ID please.
Answer It looks like Mulberry probably Red Mulberry, Morus rubra.
The upper surface of the leaves is noticeably rough, similar in texture to fine sandpaper, and unlike the lusterous upper surface of the leaves of white mulberry. The underside of the leaves is covered with soft hairs. The shape of the leaves is variable even on the same tree.
The fruit looks like black berries and are edible making great pies.
Here is a web link to more information on this species.
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