{"id":22303,"date":"2024-01-23T11:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=22303"},"modified":"2024-01-23T11:20:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:20:07","slug":"can-you-eat-fruit-cherry-plum-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/can-you-eat-fruit-cherry-plum-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Eat Fruit Cherry Plum Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cherry plums are a type of fruit tree. While not as popular as other fruits like apples, pears, strawberries, and oranges, they are still an important part of many gardens. They are relatively easy to care for, as well as being productive and attractive plants. So, can you eat the fruit from cherry plum trees? The answer is yes, you can!<\/p>\n

The fruit of the cherry plum tree is small, round, and dark in color, ranging from a bright red to a deep purple. It has a sweet, slightly tart flavor, and can be eaten fresh, or used for preserving. Cherry plums are high in vitamins A, C and K, as well as dietary fiber and antioxidants. They are also a good source of calcium and magnesium. All of these make cherry plums a very healthy snack or addition to a meal. <\/p>\n

Though they can be eaten directly from the tree, it is best to wait until the plums are ripe. The ripe cherry plum has a softer skin that sweetens the flavor and makes it easier to eat. The best way to tell the plums are ripe is to feel them gently. If they give under slight pressure, they are ripe and ready to be picked.<\/p>\n

When picking your fruit, it is important to take only what you need and leave enough for the tree to remain healthy. Care should also be taken when harvesting the plums, as they are notoriously fragile and can easily become crushed or damaged. It is also important to check for signs of disease or pests, as well as for any fruit that may have been left unripe or otherwise taken from the tree.<\/p>\n