Re: small trees to identify

Thanks, it look a lot like Autumn Olive. I'll research it some more
then do what needs doing....


On Jul 2, 5:43 pm, Steve <despam...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In article <1183401452.304870.46...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
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> ncstockguy  <ncstock...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >Would appreciate if some of the tree/shrub experts here would help
> >with identifying these small trees that have come up in a wooded area
> >in the back of our yard.
>
> It looks like Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), also called
> Silverberry. It is an invasive species and very difficult to get rid
> of. You cut it back and it will just send up more shoots. The seeds get
> spread by birds. It will grow up in to a thick, inpenetrable thicket.
>
> Here are some more photos for comparison:
>
> http://www.invasive.org/search/action.cfm?q=elaeagnus%20umbellata&Sta...
>
> (although the berries I've seen are more of a dark purple / black, not
> the reddish shown in a couple of these photos).
>
> --
> Steve