Edible Fruit (or not)?

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  1. zafod

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    My friend has this tree in his garden. His wife has eaten one of the cherry like fruits and said they taste a bit sour (she thought they were cherries).

    Does anyone know what the tree is and if the "fruits" are indeed edible?

    Many thanks
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like ornamental cherry to me. If I'm right, yes they're edible and best in jams.
     
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    Many thanks.

    :)
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Cherry Plum Prunus cerasifera, one of the many purple-leaf cultivars. Yes, edible, either fresh (when fully ripe), or made into plum pie or jam.
     
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