Can anyone id these berries?

melagray, Sep 21, 10:32am

I recently found this plant growing up my back fence. When I bought the property 7 years ago I planted a few things down there but can't remember exactly what. I planted Brambles & Elderberry down there for sure but thought they died in the drought a few years ago.

This plant has the scariest thorns I've ever seen on anything that isn't a cactus and bright red berries. I have a toddler so if I can't be sure the berries aren't poison I'll remove the plant.
https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/413501802.jpg https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/413502381.jpg https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/413502333.jpg

maclad, Sep 21, 6:01pm

Pyracanthera

spiritofgonzo, Sep 21, 6:15pm

Yep pyracantha

beebb3, Sep 22, 9:49am

As above. Friend has one and her dog loves eating the berries and he is fine, google pyracantha and see if poisonous. The birds adore the berries too, great food source for them. The plant looks particularly attractive when the berries are out, can get a yellow and orange variety too. They make a great hedge if you don't want intruders over your back fence lol.

melagray, Sep 22, 10:19am

Thanks everyone, it does look like it. I have no idea where it's come from but will leave it be.

mybooks, Sep 22, 5:04pm

It's a problem plant in some areas.
http://ecan.govt.nz/publications/General/wom-may-2014-firethorn.pdf

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