There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now
it is fruiting, the fruit resembles a dark cherry only it is egg-shaped
instead of being round. I have broken one open and it contains a red
stone about the size of a cherry stone, within crisp flesh just like
a cherry that's not yet ripe.

I haven't seen any sign of the fruit having been sampled by birds, so
maybe it is not edible or just not yet ripe.

Anyone know the tree's name?

(For the jokesters: I am quite sure it's not Fred, nor Joan, nor Myrtle!)
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

I'm sure others can give you botanical names but I've aways known it as an
ornamental plum. Fruit is small and quite sour skin but ok flesh. We loved
them as kids.

Liz
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There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now
it is fruiting, the fruit resembles a dark cherry only it is egg-shaped
instead of being round. I have broken one open and it contains a red
stone about the size of a cherry stone, within crisp flesh just like
a cherry that's not yet ripe.

I haven't seen any sign of the fruit having been sampled by birds, so
maybe it is not edible or just not yet ripe.

Anyone know the tree's name?

(For the jokesters: I am quite sure it's not Fred, nor Joan, nor Myrtle!)
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

John Savage wrote:
There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now
it is fruiting, the fruit resembles a dark cherry only it is
egg-shaped instead of being round. I have broken one open and it
contains a red stone about the size of a cherry stone, within crisp
flesh just like
a cherry that's not yet ripe.

I haven't seen any sign of the fruit having been sampled by birds, so
maybe it is not edible or just not yet ripe.

Anyone know the tree's name?

(For the jokesters: I am quite sure it's not Fred, nor Joan, nor
Myrtle!)

Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ (Purple-leaved Cherry-plum)

See

http://www.treelogic.com.au/brimbank...lefcherry.html

On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:45:48 +0000 (UTC), John Savage wrote:

There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now
it is fruiting, the fruit resembles a dark cherry only it is egg-shaped
instead of being round. I have broken one open and it contains a red
stone about the size of a cherry stone, within crisp flesh just like
a cherry that's not yet ripe.

I haven't seen any sign of the fruit having been sampled by birds, so
maybe it is not edible or just not yet ripe.

Anyone know the tree's name?

(For the jokesters: I am quite sure it's not Fred, nor Joan, nor Myrtle!)

Prunus Nigra?

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On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:45:48 +0000 (UTC), John Savage
wrote:

There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now
it is fruiting, the fruit resembles a dark cherry only it is egg-shaped
instead of being round. I have broken one open and it contains a red
stone about the size of a cherry stone, within crisp flesh just like
a cherry that's not yet ripe.

I haven't seen any sign of the fruit having been sampled by birds, so
maybe it is not edible or just not yet ripe.

Anyone know the tree's name?

Prunus Nigra?

I thought the same thing when I read John's description.

Know I'm late, but have to agree with the other ID's. A lovely compact
tree that colours beautifully in cold climates and looks just perfect
all year round.

Bronwyn ;-)

FarmI wrote:

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On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:45:48 +0000 (UTC), John Savage
wrote:


There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now
it is fruiting, the fruit resembles a dark cherry only it is egg-shaped
instead of being round. I have broken one open and it contains a red
stone about the size of a cherry stone, within crisp flesh just like
a cherry that's not yet ripe.

I haven't seen any sign of the fruit having been sampled by birds, so
maybe it is not edible or just not yet ripe.

Anyone know the tree's name?


Prunus Nigra?


I thought the same thing when I read John's description.

"GreenieLeBrun" writes:
John Savage wrote:
There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now

Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ (Purple-leaved Cherry-plum)

See

Spot on! Thanks to others who answered, too. Anyone tried to make jam
from the fruit? If so, did you try to remove the skin first?
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

John, my grandmother used to make jam from this fruit, but it took lots
of sugar (not as sweet as other plums) and the skins were tough as
boots, so yes, I'd remove the skin.

Bronwyn ;-)


John Savage wrote:
"GreenieLeBrun" writes:

John Savage wrote:

There's a tree I've seen growing on nature strips and parks. In size
and shape it could pass as a plum tree, and its leaf size and shape
and density of foliage is very similar to that of the plum, too. But
this tree has distinctive red leaves, a very dark red. And right now


Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ (Purple-leaved Cherry-plum)

See


Spot on! Thanks to others who answered, too. Anyone tried to make jam
from the fruit? If so, did you try to remove the skin first?