Blireana fruit

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Blireana fruit

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The council planted 20 near me. I found 2 fruits growing - how is this possible?
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Re: Blireana fruit

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Although sold as ornamental they do produce a little fruit. Very dark red difficult to see sometimes due to the leaves being the same colour. The fruit is the same colour in as it is out and delicious.
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Re: Blireana fruit

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Yep I have three of these in my back yard, specifically sold as "non-fruiting", and all three set fruit - not a huge amount, but it is tasty! Unfortunately the birds, possums and bats get to most of them before I have a chance.
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Re: Blireana fruit

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If I planted them will it turn into some freakazoid?
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Re: Blireana fruit

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That's up to you... Aim funky!

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Re: Blireana fruit

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Not sure how viable the seed is? I have never seen any self seeded around the trees. Could be because rats, birds or possums get them first or the seed is sterile. Let us know how you go.
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