Firethorn is one shrub that has bright orange berries in Maine during the month of July.
Specifically, the above-mentioned name (Pyracantha spp) functions as one of the shrub's beloved common names. It is an introduced plant in Maine since its native range comprises southeast Europe eastward to Southeast Asia. Depending upon the species, pyracantha will produce orange, red or yellow berries in summer after a white-flowered blooming from late spring to early summer.
Barberry shrub contains the letters "bar." It is a spiny shrub known for its bright red or yellow berries and is commonly used as a hedge plant.
Teaberry flowers are white. Its berry is bright red.
The small shrub that resembles holly and produces numerous berries is often the Winterberry (Ilex verticillata). This deciduous holly is known for its bright red or orange berries, which persist into winter, providing visual interest and food for birds. Unlike traditional holly, Winterberry loses its leaves in the fall, but its berry-laden branches create a striking appearance in the landscape. It's commonly found in wetlands and can thrive in various soil types.
The bright red berries are usually harvested in late summer or early autumn. The roots are usually harvested in the spring. Berries and roots can be used either fresh or dried.
The shrub you're thinking of is likely the American holly, known scientifically as Ilex opaca. It produces bright red berries that are popular for holiday decorations and provide food for various birds. Additionally, the plant has glossy green leaves and is often used in landscaping. Another option could be the Aronia, or chokeberry, which also bears red berries.
A common shrub that features alternate leaves and red berries in clumps is the Winterberry (Ilex verticillata). This deciduous holly is known for its bright red berries that persist into winter, providing visual interest. Winterberry typically grows in wetland areas and is often used in landscaping for its ornamental value. It requires a male plant nearby for pollination to produce its vibrant berries.
Redcurrant is a shrub native to western Europe, and a member of the gooseberry family. It bears bright red semi-transparent berries. Redcurrant jelly is more of a jam made by adding redcurrant berries to sugar and boiling.
Lonicera maackii
The black currant shrub is a deciduous with black berries of the Saxifragaceae family.
I don't know its botanical name, but Winterberry is a type of deciduous holly that has red or orange berries, depending on the type. You will need a male Winterberry if you want your female Winterberry to produce berries. The type with orange berries is one of my favorite shrubs for winter interest. They grow well in my USDA zone 8b area.
Lycium shrubs typically have thorny branches with small, oblong-shaped leaves. They produce small, tubular flowers that can range in color from pink to purple. The shrub also bears small red berries that are often used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
The name is Holly.