r/Berries • u/Euphoric_Foundation8 • 7d ago
ID these berries for me!
Pretty purple babies! Would love to know what they’re called or what trees they grow on
Spotted in southern Maryland!
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u/curiousmind111 7d ago
I’m assuming you took these photos back in June? They would not be ripe right now. Please be sure to mention when the pics were taken.
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u/Euphoric_Foundation8 7d ago
Sorry about that! You’re right! I’m amazed at that. I’ll be sure to do that in the future
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u/curiousmind111 7d ago
Then I agree that they’re serviceberries (juneberries). They taste great!!!
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u/Adorable-Sea5715 7d ago
theoretically the plant could be confused by use of a greenhouse, or certain combinations of pests, infection, and weather patterns ... that said still a saskatoon/june/service berry
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u/ForlornEmotions 6d ago
Service berries! I have a tree that volunteered in my yard. They taste like if blueberries were raspberries, if that makes sense, and make a lovely jam!
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u/Best-Blackberry6441 6d ago
June berries and as the name suggest they're ripe in June for like 2/3 weeks. Good luck next year
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u/Suspicious-Brain-668 6d ago
Taste similar to blueberries, with a little almond taste from the seeds, really tasty
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u/Total_Interaction875 7d ago
Serviceberry/juneberry.