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ConkerChild
04-28-2010, 01:38 PM
Also known as Japanese plums; my aunt gave me a whole bag of these babies and I was just curious if they're be safe for gray squirrels and flyers? I know they're addictive to humans, very very delicious, like the fruit version of crack. =DD
momma2boo
04-28-2010, 02:06 PM
Also known as Japanese plums; my aunt gave me a whole bag of these babies and I was just curious if they're be safe for gray squirrels and flyers? I know they're addictive to humans, very very delicious, like the fruit version of crack. =DD

Are they small ... orange in color with approx. 4 large seeds inside?

If so, these are a favorite of all my outside squirrels. We are always in competition with them to get them first. They will clean off a tree in no time! :D
ConkerChild
04-28-2010, 02:13 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/2484910837_24c4134d61.jpg

Sounds about right, here's a picture to make sure. ^.^
mpetys
05-01-2010, 12:36 PM
My neighbor has these trees in his yard. My husband dug one up (about 5' or 6' tall) and put it in a pot with plans on planting in yard somewhere. Would it be okay to bring potted tree on front porch for MonkeyButt to climb on? It doesn't have any fruit. I guess what I am asking is are the leaves and branches okay for him to chew on?
Thanks,
Michele in Tampa
4skwerlz
05-01-2010, 01:02 PM
My neighbor has these trees in his yard. My husband dug one up (about 5' or 6' tall) and put it in a pot with plans on planting in yard somewhere. Would it be okay to bring potted tree on front porch for MonkeyButt to climb on? It doesn't have any fruit. I guess what I am asking is are the leaves and branches okay for him to chew on?
Thanks,
Michele in Tampa

Generally if the fruit is okay to eat, so are the branches; and if the wilds eat them, they're definitely okay. But with any new food item, it's a good idea to give them just a small piece at first and watch for any reaction.