An incredible tree is becoming famous across the US which is able to produce 40 type of different fruits. The magical tree can produce different varieties of plum, apricots, peaches, cherries and nectarines. The amazing tree is made with the venture of an artist Sam Van Aken and Syracuse university
The most interesting fact is its simultaneous growth of multiple varieties. The ordinary looking tree blossoms in different stunning colors in the spring. However, most of the time of the year it remains single colored. The aim of bio-engineering such tree is to change people’s mind about the production of the fruits.
The project was started back in 2008 when the artist visited the orchard first time in New York having 200 years old stone fruit. The orchard was to be abandoned, so Sam Van purchased it and decided to improve the orchard. For this purpose, he purchased the orchard and started chip grafting experiments to preserve it. The technique involves taking off the sliver from the tree and inserting bud into the tree. Afterwards the external tree is tapped and left for the winter to get healed.
It is made possible because of the fact that mostly stone fruits are compatible. A tree with 40 fruits is not a single tree but a combination of multiple hybridized plants. All the fruit plants are joined together to yield this magical tree. Using this method, the artist has made 16 magical fruit trees which are placed in different museums, art collection centers and community centers. So far, he has spread his trees across the country. In spring, the magical tree is worth looking as it blossoms in white, crimson and pink colors while in summer it is loaded with multiple stone fruits as shown in picture below.
According to the artist, the tree provides an appropriate amount of variety of the fruits. He stated that a number of people have planted the magical tree in their homes across the country. It is tremendously awesome and a great feeling to live with. It yields 40 different varieties which lets you enjoy each type of fruit without wasting them. The trees can be viewed in multiple cities such as new Mexico, New Jersey, New York, kentucky and Short hills. Below is the video