Autumn colour in Sparta 4

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Hilary

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Autumn colour in Sparta 4
« on: November 14, 2011, 06:02:08 PM »
I had never noticed this small tree until last week when it was bright yellow
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care

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John

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Re: Autumn colour in Sparta 4
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2011, 12:17:40 PM »
Presumably a pomegranate?
« Last Edit: December 01, 2011, 04:03:29 PM by John »
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JTh

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Re: Autumn colour in Sparta 4
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2011, 12:44:06 PM »
I agree with John.
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Hilary

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Re: Autumn colour in Sparta 4
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2011, 12:54:32 PM »
I'll have a look at it again next spring
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care

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Alisdair

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Re: Autumn colour in Sparta 4
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2011, 08:16:52 AM »
Looking at our and other local pomegranates last week in Greece (I'm now back in UK with an internet connection at last fast enough to allow active forum participation again  :), I'd say John and Jorun are definitely right!
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