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One of nature's most delightful botanical 'tricks.' While the actual seeds are inedible, the flower stalks (peduncles) swell into crunchy, reddish-brown curls that taste like a cross between a gala apple and a high-quality raisin.
Beyond the snacks, it is a stately deciduous tree with glossy heart-shaped leaves that turn a brilliant gold in autumn.
Fun fact: it has been used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries as a natural liver tonic.
Took about 4 years to get my first harvest, but it was worth the wait. The autumn color is spectacular even without the fruit.
I tell guests they can eat the twigs, and they think I'm joking until they taste them. Truly delicious and a beautiful shade tree.