We didn't plant them so I'm assuming they are some collaboration with birds and Mother Nature.
Right now, they are the only color in our yard.
Note to self: Research these berries and get thei story. They are too much of a gift to ignore.
Life 101 ~ From the Heart of Alabama By Rick Watson
They are called "Red Berries" or more correctly Rubius Berrium.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that's not berrius rubrum? LOL
DeleteThe colors in the picture are complimentary of each other. They go from the bright red of the berries and gradually end up with a bit of green on leaves with many shades in between.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent color.
ReplyDeleteThey are nandina berries. Nandina is also called heavenly bamboo.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, those pretty berries are a problem. Birds eat them and have spread them all over the place. We had some in out yard and we now have a grove of nandina in the woods behind our house.The nandina is listed as invasive in Alabama and people are being urged not to plant it and to trim off the berries. I don't know if this link from the Audubon Society on facebook will work here, but: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaBirdingTrails/posts/559395567412171
ReplyDeleteSo you seem to be nurturing the nasty nandina--but they ARE pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThat color is definitely appreciated this time of year. I am longing for spring.
ReplyDeleteI have no words but had to scroll through the comments to see what they were called. I think they are pretty. I like the Name "Heavenly Bamboo" over Nandina. Thanks Bonnie.
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Sherry agrees with Bonnie, the Nandina. WE have one by the door at GRand daughter's house.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty!
Yes oh so pretty
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful picture!! It gives me inspiration!
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