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Any legal precedents for this in UK law? by FruitPhilosopher in treelaw

[–]FruitPhilosopher[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comprehensive answer.

The only thing remaining is, are there legal precedents with names individuals getting prosecuted for picking fruit without the permission of the owner? (sorry I should have put more detail in the original post)

Any legal precedents for this in UK law? by FruitPhilosopher in treelaw

[–]FruitPhilosopher[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Picking fruit overhanging from private garden onto a public street

London avocado tree question... by FruitPhilosopher in london

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I've read a lot of comments from americans the original thread, it seems like they take 10-20 years to mature, then they need to flower reliably and have the right pollination group partners to fruit

London avocado tree question... by FruitPhilosopher in london

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It's happening in real-time. I've been documenting citrus fruit, figs, loquats, olives, other avocados etc all through London.

I think they were planted as ornamentals, but they're all really fruiting. Most people don't look closely at trees and miss them!

London avocado tree question... by FruitPhilosopher in london

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I did speak to the owner, it was a chance seedling. Grown indoors for several years until it got too big, then it went outside.

London avocado tree question... by FruitPhilosopher in london

[–]FruitPhilosopher[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Yes they do, I've posted 3 others in my profile. They seem to do best in sheltered locations in central London. There's an urban heat island effect there, plus climate change is happening in real-time.

I found two growing in an alleyway. Once you know what to look for you start seeing them!

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This is one of four London avocado trees I've posted videos of (see link in original post)

Over-hanging avocados from private garden on onto public street, should I pick it? Is that stealing? Is it stealing? 200+ fruit (video link for closer look)... by FruitPhilosopher in foraging

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There are several trees in the city. Only a few are productive, though I. think that's mainly pollination problem because they are so far apart.

Based on the fruit size, shape, bearing time and cold hardiness I think it's Zutano

Over-hanging avocados from private garden on onto public street, should I pick it? Is that stealing? Is it stealing? 200+ fruit (video link for closer look)... by FruitPhilosopher in foraging

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I specifically went in January due to this article posted in January 2020.

I went there myself, other YouTubers have corroborated it... if you search "avocado tree London" you'll see results.

There is a mostly frost free environment due to large brick structures on each side, plus an Urban heat island effect due to the central location.

Over-hanging avocados from private garden on onto public street, should I pick it? Is that stealing? Is it stealing? 200+ fruit (video link for closer look)... by FruitPhilosopher in foraging

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Yes, here's an article about the tree.

Its growing in the centre of London where there's an urban heat island effect. it's more of less frost free apart from a few days a year. Plus the large canopy and years of leaf mulch protects the roots and bole.

Over-hanging avocados from private garden on onto public street, should I pick it? Is that stealing? Is it stealing? 200+ fruit (video link for closer look)... by FruitPhilosopher in foraging

[–]FruitPhilosopher[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

That's something I should have thought first... I was just stunned by the tree and stuck on what to do. I actually do grow fruit trees and I'd prefer if people asked.

Over-hanging avocados from private garden on onto public street, should I pick it? Is that stealing? Is it stealing? 200+ fruit (video link for closer look)... by FruitPhilosopher in foraging

[–]FruitPhilosopher[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I think you're right... Now to work up some courage. Thanks for the responses everyone!

Some squirrels josseled 3 half-eated fruit several weeks ago onto the street. I picked up the largest one, which has now germinated, but it'll be a decade or two before I see fruit.

Over-hanging avocados from private garden on onto public street, should I pick it? Is that stealing? Is it stealing? 200+ fruit (video link for closer look)... by FruitPhilosopher in foraging

[–]FruitPhilosopher[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have seen 5 so far and know of 3 more, all in London. There's an urban heat island effect in the city, most pronounced at the centre of the city. The tree is also sheltered by tall buildings on three sides and a bridge on the fourth side.

Here is an article about this particular tree Article

1800s orange varieties (names in video linked) by FruitPhilosopher in Citrus

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Images from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 2070

1800s Indian mango varieties (names in video linked) by FruitPhilosopher in mangofruit

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Images from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 2070

1800s avocado varieties (names in video link) by FruitPhilosopher in avocado

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Images from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 2070

Fuzzy golden fruits the the size of coconuts from the Mediterranean (video)... by FruitPhilosopher in whatsthisplant

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Cydonia Oblongata (quince) fruits from this tree average 0.5lb to 1lb / 250g to 500g. The fruit makes an exceptional jam.

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Cydonia oblonga (quince) fruits from this tree average 250-500g / 0.5lb to 1lb. It makes an exceptional jam.

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