Can you identify this tree

[neil]

Hi folks,

I realise this isn't a botanical group but I also know from years of visiting here, there must be somebody (possibly many) who will be able to help.

We have a friend who has a tree in their garden - seems to be a broad leaf tree and it is currently (December - North Scotland) fully green with loads of red berries. I've been googling but still don't know what tree it is.

I've placed a couple of photographs here

anybody could identify it we would be very grateful.

Neil

[Matthias Czech]

Am 05.12.2012 13:56, schrieb neil:

Just guessing: Cotoneaster frigidus?

[S Viemeister]

It does look like a cotoneaster. I have a number of different types in my garden (north coast of Scotland), planted by the previous owner.

[The Natural Philosopher]

the other possible is stranvaesia.

But that's a rare beast. Some form of cotoneaster.

I'd say Neil is spot on.

[Terry Fields]

Try posting your query to see what the knowledgeable folk on uk.rec.gardening have to say.

[Andy Champ]

If it ain't it's a bloody good copy.

Andy