The Chinese Raisin Tree has produced a plentiful crop this season. Last year it fruited, after 7 years, and produced about 20 of its sweet peduncles attached to the inedible seeds. The fruit is quite fibrous but still very useful and as sweet as grape raisins.
The Chinese Raisin Tree, planted for seven years. |
Fruit on the tree |
The tree reaches 7 metres high but I keep pruning out the top. |
Fruit and seeds not cleaned |
The 'raisins' stored in port. |
Cake made from the 'raisins' |
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