What Fruit Grows on Buckthorn?

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The buckthorn, considered a small tree or a large shrub, produces a small, round, bright red fruit that ripens to a shade of black during the fall. The sweetly flavored buckthorn berry is a favorite among birds and is safe for human consumption.

Keywords: buckthorn tree berries, edible buckthorn berries, buckthorn shrub berries

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