Tree identification
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Sharon
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This lovely tree has two different colored berries blooming simultaneously. One yellow and one amber colored. The tree is in "bloom" during November and December and I've seen it both in Canada and at the Jersey Shore. No one can identify it...so far.
23 answers
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@Sharon I have no ideal, but it's a very pretty looking tree! I'm asking a friend who lives in Jersey if they know, & will let you know if they do. Otherwise I would pick one of the balls off & take it to a garden center & ask there if they know what tree it is from. :) Well my friend in Jersey didn't know either, hope someone identifies it because now I'm curious too!
Katrina Warren
on Dec 14, 2015
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It looks like a persimmon ...have you tried eating the berries....if not ripe will be terribly bitter..but ripe makes great jams. It was treat when I was a kid to go gather them.
MaryHagyArtist
on Dec 14, 2015
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I agree it looks like persimmon tree.
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 14, 2015
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I don't think it's a persimmon, however, the picture of the fruit (not a berry) is not very clear, so I may be wrong. Here in Portland, OR, the beautiful (smallish) apple-sized fruit ripen ar. Sept./October and are gone by this time of the year. There are various varieties with probably different growing properties. See the picture below, that's the kind I have. I would be interested to find what kind of tree this really is.
Iberkeley
on Dec 14, 2015
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Im not too sure about persimmon. The fruit is about the size of a crabapple for one and the hardiness zone for persimmons isn't compatible with Canada which I would say is 3-ish
Sharon
on Dec 14, 2015
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A close up of the fruit
Sharon
on Dec 14, 2015
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Found an image of Indian Magic Crabapple. I think that's it.
Sharon
on Dec 14, 2015
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Unsure if they will grow in colder climates, and cannot see clearly, but could it be loquat tree? The smaller fruit looks right in colour and size.
Lee Govan
on Dec 15, 2015
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That is not a persimmon tree. Have you sent this picture to your state's extension office? They can give you the answer. https://njaes.rutgers.edu/extension/
Linda Bailey
on Dec 15, 2015
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There are some wild persimmon trees in the eastern US that grow fruit this size. That said, you are correct that this tree is a yellow crabapple. The darker fruits are over-ripened and have begun to rot.
Bonnie
on Dec 15, 2015
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I think this is a persimmon tree. we have some in our yard. deer love them & so do raccoon. some people make jelly out of the fruit.
Pam runyon
on Dec 15, 2015
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I'm fairly certain this is a crabapple tree. The two different color fruits are in various stages of ripening. There will be beautiful white or pink blossoms in the Spring.
Cheryl Gyles
on Dec 15, 2015
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A crabapple. Ditto Cheryl.
Connie Hoge
on Dec 15, 2015
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Go to D. T. Brown seeds co, UK , look up crab apple tree golden hornet, looks exactly like yours, wish I could see the leaves on your the tree, that is the better way to identify not just fruit
Kincaid99
on Dec 15, 2015
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You can try anyone of these apps- to identify this tree. http://aurelievaltat.eu/10-free-plant-identification-apps-sites/ Hope this helps Asha
Asha Ravada
on Dec 15, 2015
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For all the answered Just so you know I researched every site possible and crabapples and persimmon photos look pretty similar. I am not so sure if any of the answers are correct but would love to know.
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 15, 2015
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If it's a crabapple tree research how to make crabapple wine. My parents did and it was the best wine I've ever tasted!
Theresa Haffner
on Dec 15, 2015
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So far "Indian Magic" crabapple appears to be the most plausible explanation.
Sharon
on Dec 15, 2015
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This is the closest thing I have found that comes close to the picture I first posted.
Sharon
on Dec 15, 2015
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CRABAPPLE...HAD THEM IN OHIO...
Ruthie
on Dec 16, 2015
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Crabapple: That's the most plausible answer
Iberkeley
on Dec 16, 2015
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Yum! At holiday dinners when I was a kid we always had spiced, pickled crabapples (they came in a jar). They were so good! This post has brought back a nice memory, for sure :)
Mary Tonningsen
on Dec 17, 2015
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Yep, a Crabapple. Had one at a house we once rented.
Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure
on Jul 08, 2016
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