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Important Reminder: Do Not Pick or Eat the Fruits of Ornamental Trees!

2025-09-11


Recently, while strolling through Jinyuan Park, you may come across a type of tree whose fruit closely resembles chestnuts—almost a “high-imitation” version. However, unlike chestnuts, these fruits are not safe to eat casually; accidental ingestion can lead to poisoning.

Recently

When you take a stroll through Jinyuan

You may find the fruit of a certain type of tree.

Can be called a “high-imitation” version of chestnuts.

However, this fruit is not like chestnuts and can’t be eaten casually.

Ingestion may cause poisoning or even death.

This type of tree is the “seven-leaf tree.”



The horse chestnut is also known as the Chinese scholar tree, monkey chestnut, and sal tree, among other names.
It is named for its palmately compound leaves, which typically bear seven leaflets.
Widely used as street trees and ornamental trees in courtyards.
With the French plane tree, linden, and elm
Collectively known as the world’s four major street trees.

Fifty-seven seven-leaf trees have been planted along the east and west Shehuo corridors in Jinyuan Park.
The trunk is straight and the tree form is graceful, with a crown resembling a magnificent canopy.
Adding a rich splash of green to Jin Garden.
It’s a great place for tourists to cool off and take a stroll.

Every year from September to November

The fruits of the horse chestnut tree have reached maturity.

The sparsely thorny green husk is slightly cracked.

After removing the casing

The seeds inside are somewhat similar to chestnuts.

Commonly known as “horse chestnut.” ”

The fruits of the horse chestnut contain
A toxic substance that extensively damages red blood cells—saponins
After accidental ingestion, it primarily affects the human digestive system.
Cardiovascular system damage
If accidentally ingested, seek medical attention immediately.


Forward to remind family and friends
Whether it’s by the roadside, in a park, or in a residential community
Whether it’s chestnuts or ginkgo nuts,
As long as the fruit grows on a landscape tree
Absolutely do not pick and eat it!