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Old 29-02-2012, 08:23 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 28/02/2012 18:19, Dave Hill wrote:
Had to go to our local Aldi today, they had an amazing stock of
Mediteranian plants including a lot of citrus in various stages of
fruit, got a couple of very nice Citrus, for around £15.00 each
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...AldiCitrus.jpg
3 large lemons on one, one fell of
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f.../Aldilemon.jpg
They are about 30 inches tall from the top of the pot.
David @ the wet end of swansea bay


Are they sold as 'ornamental' trees, or is the fruit supposed to be safe
to eat?

I know someone who does pesticide residue testing who was asked to test a
bay tree for a major UK retailer. The residues were such that it would be
years before it would be safe* to use the leaves in cooking.


* 'safe' as in within statutory limits.


They are sold as ornamental, with a warning not to eat the fruit. I know, I
bought one at a reduced price of £10; it's in great nick and looks good in
the conservatory.