Phisherman wrote in
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On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:26:57 -0700 (PDT), T2B
wrote:

On Sep 14, 10:06*am, Dee wrote:
"Robert11" wrote
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Hi,

Live outside of Boston.

Have this tree in my front yard about 20 feet tall or so.
Have no idea what it is.
Has pointed leaves, no cones.

Moved in about 4 yrs ago, and tree was like, well, just there
since, and looking pretty.

Just now, WOW !

Zillions of round, reddish color, balls have appeared all over
for the first time (at least in 4 yrs.).
About 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Surface is not smooth, has many protrusions going outward.
Almost like a small golf ball, with the dimples going outward
rather than inward.

Any idea what this is, and what is happening ?

Thanks,
Bob

First thing that comes to mind is Cornus kousa.

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...ousa_fruit.jpg

I second your nomination. All in favor ???


Looks like Dogwood fruit, each about the size of a pea, not 1-1.5"
in diameter.

According to Wikipedia, the fruit is 2-3 cm in diameter though can be
up to 4 cm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornus_kousa

Dee