QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsTypes and UsesHas this been planted by birds, and what is it? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Jenny Evans asked 14 years ago While clearing some of my borders this last couple of weeks I have come across two or three of these growing. Are they bird-planted, and can you tell me what they are please? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago This is pheasant berry, Leycesteria formosa, and it is often bird-sown.