Things on a tree

Things on a tree

Anyone know what these things are,or what kind of tree this is ? Are they edible?


Re: Things on a tree

Here’s another pic


Those are seeds. That looks like a Japanese or "Kousa" Dogwood, imported since they were resistant to some things plaguing our Native species.

Phil D. Phil D.
Sep '19

Kousa dogwood. White pin wheel flowers in the spring.


This is the third time I’ve seen someone ask this recently ... is this the first time on a tree that’s never done this before? It’s beautiful either way just curious.

Cherie2 Cherie2
Sep '19

While sitting in traffic in Succasunna the other day, I noticed this tree that looks like it has long, green beans hanging on it. It’s a very large tree. Anyone have an idea of what these are?

Bessie Bessie
Sep '19

No idea- but I promise as a child we would have thrown those at each other!! :)


It's likely a variety of locust tree, Honey Locust has the largest pods:

https://www.hunker.com/12408156/tree-seeds-that-look-like-a-flat-banana

We are on the edge of the Catalpa's range too, which looks a bit more like green beans:

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/trees-long-greenbeanlooking-growths-82896.html

Phil D. Phil D.
Sep '19

Dogwood : the fruit tastes a little like mango. For more info go to ediblelandscaping.com

Robert J Rowe Robert J Rowe
Sep '19

Oh yeah, by the way. My response about the Locust Tree was for Bessie, not for the original poster, just in case anyone was confused. I'd already answered the OP earlier.

I'd never heard the seed/fruit of the Kousa Dogwood was edible before. Thanks for that Robert J Rowe. I'll have to check it out.

Phil D. Phil D.
Sep '19

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