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Question: Hi, we have solomon seals in our yard, but they never get berries. We have been here 11 years, and …
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Question
Hi, we have solomon seals in our yard, but they never get berries. We have been here 11 years, and they were here when we moved in so I don't know which species they are. Do you know why they don't fruit? Thanks!
Answer
Dear llsrvd, I don't know why the plants in your situation don't fruit, though there are a number of reasons that this could be the case. Some cultivars are sterile triploids (three sets of chromosomes) that mean they flower and not fruit. If you are able to supply a photograph or two, I may be able to help further. Feel free to send images to ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org and I can examine them to possibly help you further. Best wishes.