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Steela - cherry tree?

maisie_macmaisie_mac Posts: 42
in Problem solving

imageI have a tree in my garden which is heavy with these fruits. Can anyone he me to identify them. Having looked on the internet I think it is probable an edible cherry (Stella). I have only lived here for 8 months so all is knew to me. Thank you for your help.

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    It looks more like a plum than a cherry. 

    Are they soft and ripe when yellow?

    Can we have a look at the leaves and branches of the tree and how the fruit hangs on them?

    Stella is red when ripe as are most, maybe all, cherries

    what do they taste like?



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    They look like mirabelle plums. What does the stone inside look like. ?

  • maisie_macmaisie_mac Posts: 42

    imageThey are the size of a cherry but do taste like a plum. The stone looks as though it could be whitish and the same size as cherries.  Very sweet and juicy. Hope this pic helps. Thanks again for your help.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    plum leaves, not cherry leaves.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841

    Cherry plum also known as Myrobalan plum. Makes great jam.

  • mushermusher Posts: 389

    stella cherries are a deep purple colour when ripe

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