Question: This shrub was photographed in Dedham MA on May 11, 2014. I was stumped trying to ID it because it …
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This shrub was photographed in Dedham MA on May 11, 2014. I was stumped trying to ID it because it was hanging out in an area populated with blueberry, serviceberry and chokeberry. The flowers are still buds, but all the other shrubs in the area are flowering now or the flowers are already gone. I think it is Eubotrys racemosa. Do you agree? If not, can you steer me in the right direction?
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Dear stephradner, your images are a little early to tell confidently. They do appear to be a member of the health family (Ericaceae), but several plants resemble what you have photographed. I'm hopeful you can get later pictures and send them along. Best wishes.
