Are There Really “cocktail” Trees That Grow Different Fruit On It?




Not a dream cocktail tree but
But Yes, if they are closely related fruit.
Cuttings can be grafted onto a stalk or branch of the same family.
Apple and Pears (the rose family)
oranges, lemon, grapefruit (Citrus)
plum, peach, nectarine, apricot (stone fruits)
Tomato onto potato (solanacea)
Years ago I saw a very old citrus with 7 different kinds of citrus grafted on it.
A co-worker of mine has grafted 50 different varieties of apple on his big old tree over a several year period..
I am considering getting a 4 in 1 cherry tree.
Different colors and flavors, crosspollination.
Since Xmas is coming,
You or have your family members
decorate your tree (on and under) with anything you wish.

4 Responses to “Are There Really “cocktail” Trees That Grow Different Fruit On It?”

  1. chickdoc says:

    By splicing branches, some trees can be made to bear different fruits. The fruit salad trees from Futurama are just Sci-Fi.

  2. Alx_xlA says:

    Yes, they are hybrids. My parents have a small one, although to tell you the truth, it is not very prolific.

  3. american says:

    I have seen trees with different varieties of apple on it, the advantage being ripe at different times.
    I have also seen pear on a apple tree.
    Both of them were grafts.

  4. Larry C says:

    no..actually..fruits bear its own fruit..so if a mango tree bear a fruit it should be mango to…

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