can anyone ID this?

ewag2008 · 26th July 2010, 10:11 AM

This tree/bush thing is growing next to my shed. I just noticed that it now has these small, hard green berry-like Fruit or nuts(?) growing on it too. No idea what it is...any help would be great. Thanks!

Maple · 27th July 2010, 12:55 AM

I believe that is plum. I have in my backyard infected by black knot

Brent Ferris · 30th July 2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ewag2008

This tree/bush thing is growing next to my shed. I just noticed that it now has these small, hard green berry-like Fruit or nuts(?) growing on it too. No idea what it is...any help would be great. Thanks!

Looks a lot like plum.
As Maple indicated, plum is susceptible to Black Knot, blackish turd like growths on the branches, that need to be removed if the tree is to have a chance at survival.
When the fruit turns colour - likely dark purple, cut a fruit open -- highly edible -- and see if has a pit that resembles an almond. The seed will be inside the pit. A pit like this qualifies it as stone fruit.

Eric Frei · 1st August 2010, 10:13 AM

Interesting.

I found this on Black Knot

Brent Ferris · 4th August 2010, 05:10 PM

Great reference Ekka! Where did you find that clear and specific info, and does the site have more references for other diseases?

Eric Frei · 4th August 2010, 06:15 PM

It's a good resource

Alphabetical Listing of Factsheets

Brent Ferris · 8th August 2010, 01:35 AM

Thanks Ekka! Great reference site !!

26th July 2010, 10:11 AM	#1
ewag2008 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1	can anyone ID this? This tree/bush thing is growing next to my shed. I just noticed that it now has these small, hard green berry-like Fruit or nuts(?) growing on it too. No idea what it is...any help would be great. Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

27th July 2010, 12:55 AM	#2
Maple I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maple Posts: 1	Re: can anyone ID this? I believe that is plum. I have in my backyard infected by black knot

1st August 2010, 10:13 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Black Knot Interesting. I found this on Black Knot Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

4th August 2010, 05:10 PM	#5
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: can anyone ID this? Great reference Ekka! Where did you find that clear and specific info, and does the site have more references for other diseases?

4th August 2010, 06:15 PM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: can anyone ID this? It's a good resource Alphabetical Listing of Factsheets __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

8th August 2010, 01:35 AM	#7
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: can anyone ID this? Thanks Ekka! Great reference site !!

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