Could be. Chicle (chee-clay) tends to be a bit more densely foliated, but environmental conditions might affect this. Another defining characteristic is that new foliage growing gives the tree an interesting aroma, identical to Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).
Another defining characteristic is that squirrels get the vast majority of the fruit, biting it before it is ripe. Ripe fruit is delicious, and unique. -bs On May 11, 2009, at 12:21 PM, Tabish wrote: > > Dinesh tipped me off! This should be Cheekoo (Manilkara zapota) > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapota > Cheers! > - Tabish > > On May 11, 8:55 pm, Sadhna Sharma <[email protected]> wrote: >> While attending a marriage function in a banquet hall, while others >> were >> eyeing the 'food stalls', >> I was eyeing this tree with round fruits. Hope they are natural. >> >> Can someone please ID this tree? >> >> Regards, >> Sadhna Sharma >> >> Picture-003.jpg >> 103KViewDownload >> >> Picture-005.jpg >> 209KViewDownload >> >> Picture-001.jpg >> 236KViewDownload > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
