Help to identify this fruit tree!

[peteveg]

Hi folks - please can someone help identify the attached pic of the fruit tree in our garden. The tree is covered with these little plumb like things, that ripen to a light golden yellow & have a pleasant fruity smell. I'm not sure what they are or whether they're edible? Any help appreciated!
Thanks!
Pete

[paulsherwin]

Quince?

Paul

[DaveB]

My guess is that it is a variety of Gage. If so they are much better than Plums to eat.

[peteveg]

Thanks guys - definitely not Qunice I think, but Gage sounds very plausible having taken a look at a few photos on the net. The little fruits are no bigger than an inch in diameter, just like little round balls, and ripen to a light yellow colour. The tree is simply loaded with fruit - I guess I'll just have to try one and see what they're like! Using reverse logic, does anybody know a reason why I just shouldn't try one? - could they be anything "non-friendly"?

Cheers!
Pete

(PS Sorry I couldn't spell Plum in my first post!!)

[DaveB]

Only other thing I think they could be going on size and colour is Apricots. Personally I would certainly try them when ripe.

[DavidT]

I`d agree with gage, 2 possible varieties are, Early Transparent and Oullins Golden. Both are self fertile.