Friday, 21 October 2016

Cherry Apple


I came across this beautiful tree today - the first I have ever seen.
 
 

It is not hard to work out how it got its name!

 

A huge and beautiful tree with an incredible crop of tiny cherry like apples.  Very incongruous for late October.

 

This tree was planted as a memorial some 40 years ago.  The species is apparently Chinese, originating from the Himalayas.  I guess the fruits are edible but we didn't try them and note that, unlike cherries, the birds don't seem to be interested!

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