Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulas)

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Guelder Rose

The Guelder Rose is a very common, but not particularly well-known tree of the hedgerow. Its leaves are maple-like - bigger than a hawthorn, but smaller than a sycamore. The red berries look similar to redcurrants and are slightly poisonous when raw, but can be made into jellies.