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["Dean Kreutzer" <deankreutzer@hotmail.com>]

Hello all,

A neighbour of mine has two wild plums (prunus nigra) that have some 
interestingly shaped fruit this year.

95% of the fruit is the typical wild plum shape and size; green and about a 
quarter in size so far.  The rest of the fruit is a brown mottled color, 
very large and has many different shapes; some like a bell pepper, others 
like a giant jalopeno, and others like some dog went up into the tree and 
did his business.

I handled one of the wierd fruit, and it was light in weight and kinda 
spongy like someone blew up a giant puffed wheat.

Although it is rare in our climate, I have seen brown rot and it doesn't 
appear to be that.  We have had alot more moisture in the last two weeks 
than normal, and high humidity.

Anyone have a clue?

Thanks!

Dean Kreutzer
Over the Hill Orchards
www.overthehillorchards.ca
Regina, Saskatchewan Canada
USDA Zone 3