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    Jun 20, 2008, 08:35 AM
    What kind of tree is this?
    Years ago my father took us to a playground to play on the swings. I remember him lifting me up on his shoulders to grab fruit off a tree that grew on the playground. It was about as big as a red crabapple but was soft like a pear. Not gritty like a pear. Didn't have a big seed in it like a plum. It tasted exactly like those spiced apple rings sold in jars in the grocery store. I went back to the playground now, the trees are no longer there. I have looked through seed catalogs for years but can't identify it I would like to have one for my yard! :o
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    Jun 20, 2008, 09:05 AM
    California Tropical Fruit Trees
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    Jun 20, 2008, 09:12 AM
    Oh, I guess I should have said, this was in 1940's in Maryland. But it might be a persimmon like was in your article. Thanks!
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    Jul 7, 2008, 04:20 PM
    Were they orange when fully ripe or have a less than desired taste before they were ripend? My parents had a persimmon tree in their yard. I ate a few, the only thing I remember is the "squash, squash" and I stepped on them after they fell to the ground while mowing.
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    Jul 14, 2008, 10:52 AM
    I only ever ate them when my Dad took us to that playground. It was a couple miles from our house and Mom didn't take us because she didn't drive a car. So they must have been ripe the time we went, maybe late summer
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    Jul 14, 2008, 12:46 PM
    Contact the playground owner and see if anyone remembers.
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    Aug 14, 2008, 11:22 AM
    I found my tree! It was a Hawthorn tree related to roses and apples. Can hardly wait to plant myself one.
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    Oct 23, 2008, 11:18 AM

    This is actually somewhat funny.

    Glad I helped.
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