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By SF Gate Contributor Updated October 27, 2021

There are many trees that bear clusters of fruits that make them excellent decorative subjects and habitat plants. Most, however, are relatively small – under 30 feet tall at maturity. Most members of genera that produce large trees, like oaks (Quercus spp.), maples (Acer spp.) and most conifers, bear fruits or cones that are not berrylike. Large trees bearing clusters of berries are less common. Many have the word "berry" as part of their common names.

Add Hollies to Your Landscape

Hollies (Ilex spp.) are grown for their glossy green leaves and clusters of fruits. Some varieties are large. Among them are American holly (Ilex opaca), hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. American holly grows 40 to 50 feet tall, with a spread of 18 to 40 feet. The red berries appear clustered on the branches. According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the distinctive spiny leaves of English holly (Ilex aquifolium), hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, grow on trees that reach 30 to 50 feet tall, with a spread of 15 to 25 feet. The familiar berries are red.

A Look at Junipers

Some large members of the juniper family feature berrylike fruits borne in clusters. One of them is eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), hardy in USDA zones 3a through 9. The columnar to pyramidal trees grow 40 to 50 feet tall, with an 8- to 20-foot spread, reveals the Missouri Botanical Garden. The fruits – which are borne on female plants -- are actually cones, but appear as clusters of waxy, blue-gray berries. Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis), generally hardy in USDA 4 through 9, bears clusters of berrylike cones that are blue-white, ripening to brown. The trees are large, growing 50 to 60 feet tall.

Consider the Western Soapberry

The western soapberry (Sapindus drummondii), hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9 is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 50 feet tall, with an equal spread. Clusters of yellow-white flowers appear in late spring and are succeeded by fruits, which are green when immature and yellow-orange when ripe, reports the Missouri Botanical Garden. The berries grow in bunches resembling bunches of small grapes and turn black in winter. Caution should be used, as the berries are toxic if ingested. The leaves are compound in groups of up to 18 leaflets, turning yellow in the fall.

Plant a Hackberry

Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, is a deciduous tree that grows between 40 to 60 feet tall, with an equal spread. Related to elm trees (Ulmus spp.), the leaves are ridged, elongated ovals. Greenish spring flowers are followed by orange-red to purple berries that are sweet to the taste and attract wildlife. Born in the leaf axils or spaces between the leaves and stems, they can appear to be clustered. A related tree, sugar hackberry (Celtis laevigata), hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, grows about 40 feet tall, with similar berrylike fruits.

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Trees with red berries: our favorite red berry trees

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Trees with red berries will provide interest in fall and winter, adding joyful color when the rest of nature is winding down. However, some varieties will add an accent in the summer, and many have beautiful flowers in the spring, too. 

There are trees with red berries to suit every garden setting, and the right choice will add seasonal impact to your backyard ideas.

‘Trees with red berries are decorative and offer visual interest, especially during the winter months,’ says Pete Smith, urban forestry program manager at Arbor Day Foundation . ‘Many of the berries can also be collected for consumption and provide valuable food for wildlife. ’ 

Trees with red berries

These are our favorite trees with red berries. Several varieties can be grown as evergreen hedges, which makes them some of the best trees for privacy and screening in a backyard.

When choosing trees with red berries to suit your garden, you must only plant species that will thrive in your area. Knowing your USDA plant hardiness zone is essential, and happily there are options for almost every climate.

You also need to ensure your chosen tree is compatible with your soil type, the level of sunlight it will receive, and how much maintenance you are able to provide. 

Check its maximum size and growth rate to ensure it won't outgrow your yard, and learn how to plant a tree correctly.

Finally, consider whether you want a tree with edible red berries, or are only concerned with its ornamental value. 

‘As a longtime forager and permaculture gardener, my favorite trees with red berries all have edible or medicinal fruit,’ says Susannah Shmurak, founder of the HealthyGreenSavvy. com blog.

Many berries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and can be made into everything from jellies to alcoholic beverages. Before eating any berries, however, you must be certain of the variety, as some are poisonous or require cooking before consuming.

1. Hawthorn

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A familiar sight in hedgerows, the hawthorn tree – Crataegus monogyna – also makes a valuable addition to gardens, as its appealing red berries, or ‘haws’, endure through fall and into the winter. 

‘The hawthorn tree is a beautiful landscape tree that provides bright colored berries enjoyed by birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer,’ says Smith.

You can consume the haws, as long as you cook them first. ‘Hawthorn berries are prized for their medicinal value, especially for promoting heart health,’ says Shmurak.

To eat hawthorn berries, they are at their best when used to make a sauce, but can also be added to an apple jelly, used to make ‘fruit leather’, or even wine.  

In terms of variety, Emilly Barbosa Fernandes, small space gardening consultant at Housegrail , favors the green hawthorn ‘Winter King’. ‘This is one of the trees that display red berries on their branches while the rest of the trees are bare,’ she says. ‘They bloom in the mid to late spring and make a great addition to your yard.’

You should be able to grow hawthorn trees in zones 5 to 9, in most soil types. Ideally they need full sun. Most hawthorns will reach between 15-30ft.

2. Holly

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Not just a symbol of Christmas, holly is one of the best trees with red berries to include in your winter garden ideas. ‘A good option is American holly – Ilex opaca – which has glossy, green leaves all winter long and great red berries used regularly in holiday wreaths,’ says Smith.

Holly trees grow well in zones 5-9, and will tolerate partial shade and most soil types. They can eventually reach as tall as 50ft, but you will need more than one tree to get berries, as they don't self-pollinate.

Arborist Mark Russell believes English holly – Ilex aquifolium – is one of the best trees for privacy. ‘While many people use arborvitae or Leyland cypress as privacy screens, they have their drawbacks due to fungus weaknesses,' he says.

'Instead, I recommend homeowners go with an English holly, as they are hearty cultivars, produce fantastic red berries, and make great privacy screens.’

3. Mountain ash – rowanberry

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Yielding bright red rowanberries in late summer to early winter, and frothy white blossom in the spring, the mountain ash – Sorbus aucuparia – is an attractive garden tree. The leaves turn a stunning shade of orange in the fall, making it one of the best trees for autumn color.

‘The stunning mountain ash tree produces masses of attractive fruit that birds eat in the winter – and the determined forager can use them if they're willing to make an effort,’ says Shmurak.

While not one of the tastiest berries, rowanberries are rich in vitamin C and have anti-inflammatory properties. However, you do need to freeze them for a couple of weeks before cooking them, and they take a lot of sugar to counteract their bitterness.

Shmurak recommends turning rowanberries into jelly, vinegar, wine, or even Turkish delight.

In the right setting, mountain ash trees are hardy, but they don’t like extreme heat and humidity. You should be able to grow them in zones 3-6, where they can reach around 30ft. Rowanberries will tolerate partial shade and like well-drained soil.

4. Cherry tree

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‘Cherry trees are one of my all-time favorite trees with red ‘berries’. Not only do they produce delicious fruit, but the flowers are beautiful too,’ says Barbosa Fernandes.

Unlike many of the other trees featured in this list, cherries ripen during the summer. However, the trees’ stunning blossom often heralds the end of winter, and is one of the first signs that spring is on the way.

There are numerous types of cherry tree you can grow, with options for zones 3-9. Sweet varieties need full sun, but more acidic cooking cherries will grow in partial shade. 'Sweetheart' is a lovely late season variety that has bright red cherries, and is self-fertile. 

Cherry trees come in a range of sizes, and dwarf varieties are some of the best trees to grow in pots, so you can position them on the patio. 

However, even if you don’t have room for a potted cherry you can still enjoy these wonderful trees: ‘There are many festivals around the United States where you can see cherry trees in full bloom, and then later in the year go try some of the cherries yourself,’ adds Barbosa Fernandes.

5. Chokecherry

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The chokecherry tree – Prunus virginiana – is native to North America. ‘It’s a smaller tree with a dark red fleshy fruit that can be used to make jams, jellies, syrups and wines,’ says Smith.

Packed with antioxidants, chokecherries can be astringent when not fully ripe, although cultivated varieties are sweeter with a cherry-like flavor.

In spring and summer, the tree bursts with clusters of white flowers, making it attractive in the garden for much of the year.

Reaching up to 30ft, the chokecherry is a versatile tree that grows in zones 2-8.

6. Red chokeberry

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Not to be confused with the similarly named chokecherry, the chokeberry is a very different plant, though both are named for the effect the fruit can have on the palate.

Technically it’s an upright treelike shrub, and while common varieties are dark blue/purple, the red chokeberry – Aronia arbutifolia – is a stunning shiny ruby hue.

‘In the spring, they have gorgeous white flowers that eventually give way to the bright red berries in the summer months until late fall,’ says Jen Stark, gardening and home writer, and founder of Happy DIY Home .

‘Additionally, the leaves turn brilliant colors in the fall to give you multi-season interest. The berries are too bitter to eat raw, but you can use them in desserts or savory dishes to help balance out the flavor profile.’

This deciduous shrub gets between 6.5-13ft tall and has large leaves, making it one of the best trees for small gardens.

7. Mulberry tree

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‘Red mulberry trees – Morus rubra – are wonderful because they produce an immense amount of fruit when in season,’ says Russell. 

‘The fruit that they produce is really similar to raspberries, or blackberries. It's super sweet and more than anything super plentiful.’

Mulberry trees can reach up to 80ft, and can be grown in zones 4-9, tolerating part shade. 

However, Russell warns not to plant one over your driveway or a walkway – ‘because all of those berries can stain.’ For this reason, mulberries may not be the best trees for front yards.

8. Juneberries

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‘Though the ripest berries are a bit on the purply side, my favorite trees with red berries are hands-down juneberries – Amelanchier alnifolia – also known as serviceberry or saskatoon,’ says Shmurak. 

‘These delicious blueberry-like fruits grow prolifically in all sorts of conditions, have lovely spring flowers, as well as attractive fall color.’

Juneberries are hardy trees that grow well in zones 2-7, tolerating light shade and damp sites. They typically reach between 15-35ft. 

Another benefit of these wonderful trees is that in the spring they produce elegant star-shaped flowers, while in the fall, their foliage turns brilliant red orange.

9. Peruvian pepper

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Peruvian pepper – Schinus molle – is also known as the California pepper tree, false pepper, or the American pepper. 

'This is an evergreen tree that produces small red berries with a peppery taste,’ says Stark. 'You can eat the berries safely.'

The Peruvian pepper tree does best in arid and hot climates, thriving in zones 8-11, and reaches 25-50ft in height.

‘It has pretty pinnate fern-like leaves with small white flowers in the spring. Its berry-like drupes of pink or red woody seeds grow in large clusters all year long,' adds Stark.

10. Yew

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A large coniferous tree, the yew – Taxus baccata – makes a beautiful addition to the garden with its bright scarlet berries in the fall and lush green needles. 

It's also an ancient tree with a fascinating history steeped in myth and superstition. While they are difficult to date, there are yew trees believed to be over 3,000 years old.

As an evergreen tree, the yew provides color and screening in the garden year round, and grows in zones 5-7.  Though it can reach great heights, it can be pruned to keep it in shape or to serve as a hedge.

However, while it offers lots of landscaping potential, the yew tree is poisonous to humans, so it’s not one to plant if you prefer trees with red berries that you can sample. Happily, the birds can enjoy the berries in safety.

How do I identify a tree with red berries?

To identify a tree with red berries, it helps to find out the common trees that grow in your area, as this will narrow down the options.

Invest in a tree identification book with clear photographs and descriptions to help you examine the tree.

While the presence of red berries provides the first clue, you should also look at the leaf type and shape, as this is slightly different for every tree.

Which trees have red berries in summer?

Popular trees that have red berries in summer include cherry trees, mulberries and juneberries, while hawthorns tend to start developing berries in the summer. 

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Tree with clusters of berries, 6 (six) letters

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mountain ash

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Definition of the word mountain ash in dictionaries

Wikipedia The meaning of the word in the Wikipedia dictionary
Rowan - a genus of relatively low woody plants of the tribe of the family.

Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1998 The meaning of the word in the dictionary Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1998
genus of trees and shrubs of the Rosaceae family. OK. 100 kinds; in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. Fruit and decorative forms. In the fruits of sugar, organic acids, vitamins A and C, tannins. Used in the food industry.

Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. D.N. Ushakov The meaning of the word in the dictionary Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. D.N. Ushakov
mountain ash, w. (colloquial). A small indentation, a chip on a smooth surface. Face with rowans from smallpox. Spot on something.

Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Shvedova. The meaning of the word in the dictionary Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Shvedova.
-s, f. (colloquial). A small indentation, blemish, or dark spot on something. Face in rowans. Rowan on bird feathers. reduce mountain ash, -and, f.

Examples of the use of the word mountain ash in the literature.

Surroundings are overgrown with sparse juniper forest, birch, wild rose, mountain ash.

After Egory, mountain ash, maple, lilac and poplar went into the leaf, and soon the buds of birch and linden began to burst, and on Yakov, on the thirteenth of May, a warm evening and a quiet starry night foreshadowed a bucketful summer, but no one thought what kind of heat was coming.

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Thin, short, with a scattering of mountain ash on his sunken cheeks, the water carrier constantly spun near the officers' tents.

A miraculous deliverance, making its way into the spatial world of the higher spheres, shrinking and steadily expanding to the rhythm of the rhythmic essence of that difficult, but mysterious space in the gaps of the caves of which, curtaining themselves with stalactites and stalagmites, resting, eternally existing, self-centered, the foundations of music itself , the deployment of which forms the lungs of every light breath, pierced only by the pecked ribs of the musical foundations of the composer's skeleton, renewed by chalk lime, the waters of the pool, which have not worn out to the musical foundations, appearing in imitation of the sacred loneliness of the thought of a ghost, tasting the bitter tincture of conscience for the purpose of rhetorically coughing with a taste time and rowan berries, which are swallowed up in clusters in that frantic unbearable persistence, carried away from itself, letting itself through the singing slot of consciousness, stubbornness of thinking, wishing to arouse taste in things that have fallen away from being. ah as such their inner s

It was pointless and hopeless, but for three days and three nights without food and almost without drink, sometimes with difficulty chewing bitter rowan berries or some sour leaf familiar from childhood, Dubets circled the steppe, following the horde at a long distance, sometimes hiding in ravines, sometimes hiding in reed beds on the banks of a dried-up steppe stream, knowing full well that approaching the Polovtsian camp means death.

Source: Maxim Moshkov Library

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viburnum

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Definition of the word viburnum in dictionaries

Wikipedia The meaning of the word in the Wikipedia dictionary
Kalina is a genus of woody flowering plants of the family . More than 160 species distributed mostly in the northern hemisphere. The fruits of some species are used for food. The bark and fruits of some species are used in scientific and folk medicine. Some ...

Great Soviet Encyclopedia The meaning of the word in the dictionary Great Soviet Encyclopedia
(Viburnum), a genus of mostly deciduous shrubs or small trees of the honeysuckle family. Leaves opposite, entire or lobed. The flowers are white or pink, the marginal ones are often larger, sterile, collected in an umbrella, corymb or panicle. Fruit ...

Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. D.N. Ushakov The meaning of the word in the dictionary Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. D.N. Ushakov
viburnum, pl. no, w. A shrub from the honeysuckle family, with red bitter berries. Berries of this shrub.

Examples of the use of the word viburnum in the literature.

These smells were mingled with the breath of the meadows beyond the river, the languid aroma of viburnum, and sometimes suddenly in the absence of wind, overcoming everything else, the gentle bitterness of overheated aspens was exposed, flying into the meadows from a distant and invisible forest.

All Umorushka's brothers had already learned forest lesha tricks from grandfather Kalina, old Kalinich felt sorry for her alone and let her frolic to her heart's content.

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