Chupracabra berries :) Pics added

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

That's what we call them anyway. lol About 2 years ago we planted some Cornelian cherry plants. they are a type of dogwood and do well here in eastern, NC

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=280

Last year we didn't keep a close enough eye on them and the birds got most of them. This year we beat the birds! The dark berries are wild blue berries

Chupracabra berry waffles this morning! Come on over

Steve

 

[Imp]

Post what they taste like. I've heard of them, but have never had the pleasure of tasting.

Imp- Don't think I have enough room in the yard for one

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

They are juicer than a cherry and have a tart semi cherry taste. They would make a great jelly, jam or syrup. Our bushes are only about 2 feet tall this year.

Steve

 

[Kim_NC]

What a pretty berry! Never heard of them. Do they have a pit or seeds?

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

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I guess it would be a pit, but there is a seed inside that. I'm going to try and plant some more.

Steve

 

[vfem]

Well steve... if they do well from seed or cuttings I may be calling on you for something I try here in the yard. They look lovely. Do you have a picture of the bush too?

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

I'll get some this weekend and post

Steve

 

[pongoid]

Weird name? Any idea the etymology? Chupacabra is a mythical goat sucking monster from Mexico but I don't know what that has to do with Berries.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

The chupracabra was a joke. They are Cornelian cherry plants.

Steve

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

Here are the pics of the plants

Steve