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Plant identification => Plant identification => Topic started by: oenz on September 03, 2015, 02:18:57 PM

Title: Tree with small fruit in Cataluña, Spain, ID'd by John J as Zizyphus zizyphus
Post by: oenz on September 03, 2015, 02:18:57 PM

Can anyone please help to identify the tree in the attached photos?

The photos were taken in August on my property in Freginals, Cataluña, Spain. I'm not sure how mature the tree is, but it's approximately 3m tall and about 1.5m wide. The tree had no leaves on it in March. There are some small fruits/seeds about 3cm in length.

Thanks

Title: Re: Tree with small fruit in Cataluña, Spain
Post by: John J on September 03, 2015, 02:33:55 PM

Could it be a jujube, Zizyphus zizyphus?

Title: Re: Tree with small fruit in Cataluña, Spain
Post by: oenz on September 05, 2015, 04:46:04 PM

Thanks John. I've read a bit of information about this now and I'm sure you're right.

The leaves, bark and fruit have quite extensive medicinal qualities and have been used in Chinese medicine for over 2500 years. It is also said to be helpful in diminishing wrinkles and reducing grey hair so I'd better start eating it now!  :)