Hi I need help in identifying these two types of fruit trees. It's the first year they bear fruits, but I can't seem to determine what they are or if they are even edible. If you know what type of fruits they are, please tell me. For more pics, please refer to my craigslist posting: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/grd/4529381247.html For a video version of the 2nd plant, please go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlvRCj6t6PY
the first tree is a plum, probably Italian Prune; but the fruit will need to color up to positively identify it. I'm not familiar with the second one, but I think that it was discussed fairly recently in one of the forums.
Most likely Elaeagnus multiflora (based on the appearance, but especially the timing--multiflora is ripening now, others ripen later). AKA Goumi, Cherry Silverberry, and a host of other names. Edible when ripe, but always has a bit of astringency. Let them turn a nice rich red before you harvest (if the birds don't get them first).
First one does seem like prune. Never heard of this Elaeagnus species before. Now i can google to see if the fruits are edible. Thanks a lot for the answers.
