Please identify this plant

[Al Tprk]

Hello all:

Another identification request please.

I used a program called "Leaf" but it could not identify it correctly...

Thanks!

Al

[Jeff Layman]

It's a cornus fruit. Maybe something like Cornus kousa.

[Al Tprk]

Thank you! Now I can eat the fruits without worry...

Al

[Al Tprk]

On a different note, can this tree be grown from cuttings?

Thanks,

Al

[Jeff Layman]

Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings or grafting

More info at

"The plant can also be propagated by cuttings, though these are not as vigorous as seedlings. However, if you know of a particularly good fruiting form* then cuttings are the best way of increase. Half-ripe side shoots 10 - 15cm long and preferably with a heel can be taken in July or August. Put them in a sandy compost and place them in a lightly shaded place in a greenhouse or polytunnel. It is important to keep the shoots in a fairly humid atmosphere and preferably with some bottom heat to encourage rooting. Rooting should take place within a few weeks, though we usually get quite poor results. We get a much better take with hardwood cuttings in late autumn once the leaves have fallen. These should be 15 - 20cm long of the current years growth and preferably with a heel. We put them straight into the ground in a polytunnel and usually get good results."

*NB PFAF is interested in food plants. You can apply their directions to good flowering forms, too.

[Al Tprk]

Thank you Jeff. I'll try this right away.

Al

[Don Wiss]

Yes, but how do you separate out the seeds? The skin is also tasty, but a little leathery. That doesn't leave all that much pulp to eat.

Mine doesn't get much sun, so its fruits are small.

Don.

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[Al Tprk]

Well, I actually have not tasted the fruits yet. The tree is at a public place, and my roommate brought the two fruits I photographed. He then ate them when I told them they are safe...

Al