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Mystery Tree

iKandyXotics
10 years ago

Have 3 of these trees in my backyard , and was curious about what they are. It is a struggle keepingyoung shoots down every year. Thanks :)

Comments (19)

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Brak of the tree

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    and one more

  • salicaceae
    10 years ago

    Persimmon

  • Embothrium
    10 years ago

    My thought as well: Diospyros virginiana.

  • Tn_Tree_Man
    10 years ago

    I second the persimmon.

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    That is very interesting!! This was the first year I have noticed all three trees with the small buds? Wonder how they managed to get in my back yard. I am very happy thou , more fruits to enjoy !! Thanks again !

  • jqpublic
    10 years ago

    Poop of some kind put the trees there

  • sam_md
    10 years ago

    Here's a previous post, that's what you're gonna see in a few days.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Common Persimmon Post

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    My fiance swears it isn't a Persimmon Tree..Guess he will find out he isn't always right :) lol. Thanks for the link!! They are beautiful trees!

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Have a few people telling me Crab Apple?? I agree with oyou guys thou , from the photos I have looked at , the Persimmon Tree looks very similar to the mystery trees in my back year :)

  • Embothrium
    10 years ago

    Crabapples produce different, up- or outward facing flowers in bunches, like those of orchard apples. The bark pattern is also one you would not expect to see being made by a Malus.

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Wanted to share this photo :) This is going to be a beautiful tree!! I also agree with you bboy :)

  • j0nd03
    10 years ago

    When they produce a lot of fruit, they are also very ornamental once the leaves fall and the hanging fruit is visible on the naked branches.

    John

  • lucky_p
    10 years ago

    Undoubtedly persimmon.
    The photos you've posted - with clusters of 2-3 blossoms per leaf axil - are characteristic of a 'male' tree, which will likely produce no fruit. Female flowers are born as solitary blossoms, not in clusters.
    If one or more of the other 3 persimmons in your yard are 'female', then you'll likely get fruit production on them.

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Ahh man :*( Then the three rees may be male then :*( Apparently my father-in-law has two in his backyard I havent cked them out yet but , he lives close. Would they be close enough for pollenation? The trees are proabably around 60 foot away?

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Why would all the blooms fall off ? All three trees did this

  • Embothrium
    10 years ago

    Both males and unfertilized females have no reason to retain the spent blooms.

  • iKandyXotics
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Uggg :( thanks . Really sucks , I guess they will make great shade trees.

  • Dzitmoidonc
    10 years ago

    Could be all 3 trees are clones. These trees will grow a whole grove from shoots that come up from the roots.

    This I learned: male flowers, as a rule on Persimmons, are closer together. I went out and checked my trees (not blooming yet, but the buds are there), and they follow this 'rule'. Thanks lucky.