Author Topic: SQUARE BLOSSOM (Read 487 times)

bitternut · « **on:** June 30, 2006, 11:15:57 am »

Anyone recognize this square shaped blossom?

Tom · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2006, 03:00:46 pm »

I was going to guess Persimmon. The "flower" looks like sepals where the flower has already dropped off. The base of the leaves doesn't seem to be complete, so It's difficult to say. Is this a tree, a shrub or a small plant? Is it growing in a swamp or highland. Is it natural to your area?

bitternut · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2006, 05:23:18 pm »

Gee Tom you got it already. Its a young tree in my yard. I have half a dozen of them and they are just starting to blossom. They had a few fruit last year and I left them to freeze but something ate them before I could get them. Here is another blossom that has not opened yet. Only square flowers I have ever seen.

Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2006, 05:41:33 pm »

They won't be there long, but, they sure are pretty flowers. Be sure to take a picture of them when they open.

I have a couple of persimmon trees in the woods. (wife wouldn't allow them in the yard). If I catch them almost ripe, I take them and store them in the refrigerator.

The new Jap persimmons aren't as stringent as the little wild ones I was familiar with as a kid. I've been able to eat the big Japanese persimmons when they were still rather firm.

I like the real ripe ones though. They are nature's jelly/preserves. You can split one open and spread the insides right onto a piece of toast in the morning. No cooking, no mess, no fuss. Then eat what's left for dessert. I like dessert for breakfast.

Here's from the little get together here at the house this past winter.