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Plant identification - shrubs on new allotment

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Rosielea123 · 17/02/2025 14:47

Hello, I’ve recently acquired an allotment and as I’ve been clearing weeds I have discovered two rows of about 5 small shrubs, but I’m not sure what they are so I thought a more experienced gardener might be able to help recognise what they are? One row is about ⅔ along my plot and the other is near the back, the rows are approx 4m away from each other if that helps! I can’t be 100% sure but I think they all might be the same, apart from one which has been pruned (is that one even still alive?). I’ve tried apps but it gave me a range of possibilities including currants, cherry, apricot and peach…so I’m not much the wiser. Thank you for looking!

Plant identification - shrubs on new allotment
Plant identification - shrubs on new allotment
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Rosielea123 · 17/02/2025 14:49

Another photo which shows the buds and bark a bit better…

Plant identification - shrubs on new allotment
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Sherunswithwolves · 17/02/2025 14:56

Possibly blackcurrants / redcurrants / blueberries etc. A blackcurrant bush will likely smell of blackcurrants if you brush against it, even in this state. You can download a plant ID app which will help you as you work. Congrats on your new allotment.

Rosielea123 · 17/02/2025 15:00

Sherunswithwolves Thank you and that’s a good tip, will try to see if I can identify a smell next time I’m there.

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theboffinsarecoming · 17/02/2025 15:04

Looks like some sort of currant bush to me too.

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