Help identifying fruit

[TylerS]

Firstly I apologise if this is in she wring place but I need help identifying this fruit that I found walking to work.

 

[ChefRex]

Eat a large handful and find out, what's the worst that can happen.
Looks unfamiliar to me, location would probably help.

 

[JDGator]

they look like some sort of plum. we had a tree like that when i was growing up. the fruit looked the same except is was a yellowy orange color. but the plant itself looks the same.

 

[Quixoticosis]

It's hard to say, but the fruit, color and leaf shape of the tree all look about right for plums. A little late for plums, though, isn't it?

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Looks like plum to me, but take a sample of the fruit & leaves to your county extesion agent for free professional identification.
Regards, GF.

 

[Brewtah]

It could be a wild plum bush/shrub. The fruit should be edible. Double check though.

 

[TylerS]

I thought Maybe like a damson?

 

[TylerS]

County extesion agent? Who/what is that....?

 

[Mdsutton]

Where is this? Pick fruit and cut it open, include pictures of that.

 

[duboman]

https://www.google.com/search?q=wild+plums&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VCdTUrS8IpKsqQHJiIDYBQ&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1600&bih=775&dpr=1#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=hKsTtTjeIxiN2M%3A%3B5FBlPGcvlXZyNM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Flightconscious.files.wordpress.com%252F2008%252F01%252Fwild-plums.png%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Flightconscious.wordpress.com%252F%3B400%3B267

Based upon the leaf and the fruit this link provides a pretty close match to a wild plum. They are edible but will probably be slightly tart compared to cultivated fruit varieties. You won't die eating them!

 

[terrapinj]

the fruit looks like figs but IDK about the leaves

 

[gratus fermentatio]

County extesion agent? Who/what is that....?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_extension

Your county has an agricultural extension service/agent, they're paid (by your tax dollars) to help you with your agricultural applications, such as identifying your fruit/trees & such. Check the county govt blue pages in the phone book for the number. Just take them a sample of fruit & leaves, they'll be happy to ID it for you & they're trained to such things, it's their job.

They have all sorts of free AG info & often they'll have classes & workshops available for free or for a modest fee to cover materials. They'll help you with your lawn, your garden, your hops, weed control, pesticide use, etc...
You're paying for it, might as well use it eh?
Regards, GF.

 

[TylerS]

well I live in the UK so dont think I get that. thanks though.

 

[BadMrFrosty]

They look like plums, we have the same type here in the Czech Republic. They will be sweet when ripe and make nice wine or sauces. Grab em before someone else does!