SuperMn106 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 My woods is what we refer to as a "Thorn Apple Thicket" and full of Thorn Apple trees. In the 5 years that we have owned the woods this is the first time that i have seen a tree produce anything. Has anyone ever seen any of these trees or apples? Do the deer or other animals like them? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic i think thats actually persimmon, just guessing from pictures ive seen, cuz ive never seen any out where i hunt.....most likely wrong, someone will most likely correct me lol but by the way if that actually is persimmon, yes deer love that, its one of their favorite foods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic The fruit there almost looks like what we get on our crabapple tree in our front yard. They go from green to red when they are ripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BriarRidgePlots Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic It's not prsimmon, persimmons grow on trees and the fruit is orangey yellow a little smaller than a golf ball. The fruit is very tasty but only eat when very ripe or you will end up with a very waxy mouth. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic [ QUOTE ] The fruit there almost looks like what we get on our crabapple tree in our front yard. They go from green to red when they are ripe. [/ QUOTE ] Same here looks alot like a crab apple I have on my property, if that is what it is I have seen deer eating ones on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luckyman4 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic It looks like a crabapple to me, too. I have one within 10 ft of me outside my window. Its in a village, so haven't seen deer under it, but several species of birds eat the fruit all winter long; the fruit stays on the tree and gets soft, then they nail it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic Crab apples for sure. Especially, if ya'll call it thorn apple. There are two different varieties of crab apples that I know of. The one with the thorns and it doesn't produce very well, and one without thorns that seems to bear fruit well every year. Deer will eat the fruit from the tree with thorns. However, they will go nuts over the fruit from the one without thorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic Looks like a sub species of apple, Deer love them. And if you are handy with wine making, they can make some very good wine, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic Thanks for all the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeslice Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic the deer love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic we have them here too, yes those are thorn apples....deer will eat them, but prefer crab apples..grouse LOVE these!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Re: Thorn Apples? Pic Guys that is a member of the Hawthorn family. Specifically what one is tough because of the crosses that are possible. In any event. The hawthorn is it. Many times incorrectly called the thorn apple. Hope this helps to identify your tree. Wait a minute...I just did. LMBO The fruit is better tasting after a frost and homemade jelly from it is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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