The Tree of 40 Fruits

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Posted by Daisyjoy5 7 _ NW GA (My Page) on

Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 9:08

Saw this, not sure how legit it is but wouldn't this be amazing to have?

http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/single-tree-grows-40-kinds-fruit

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Posted by conchitaFL 10 Hutchinson Island (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 10:28

Yeah, it's real. He's a sculptor who specializes in working with living trees. He's also done a number of these with fewer different grafts for planting in exterior spaces at museums and galleries.

That one has its own website with a PDF documenting the process and what is where on the tree:

Here is a link that might be useful: Tree of 40 Fruits website

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Posted by Daisyjoy5 7 _ NW GA (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 11:09

I think I need one! :)

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Posted by conchitaFL 10 Hutchinson Island (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 12:23

Well, the PDF seems to imply that you can order one. I suspect it would be more accurate to say "commission" one, given that they are sold as works of art, and no doubt priced accordingly. :)

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Posted by Soos53 none (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 12:45

Would love to know how much they are and how to acquire one!

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Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 15:04

I'd like to know what he is using to get cherries on with the rest of them. Must be an interstem of some sort.

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Posted by rob333 (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 15:37

25 trees priced at $30,000 a piece, and all sold... per this link.

Here is a link that might be useful: 40 fruits

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Posted by Fascist_Nation USDA 9b, Sunset 13, (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 18:30

Be sure to watch the TED talk link on the artist's site...pretty interesting happenstance that led to this if I remember.

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Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 23, 14 at 19:51

Chip budding in all the varieties. I could do this...given enough time and enough varieties. Would take a while...years.

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