Fruit Gallery
A complete guide to all edible fruits on Stanford's campus
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The Stanford Fruit Map is a comprehensive guide to edible fruit trees growing on Stanford University's campus. This project aims to connect students, staff, and visitors with the incredible bounty of fresh, free fruit available throughout the year.
About the Creator
My name is Edie, and I'm an Biology undergraduate in the class of '27. I've always been a huge edible plant nerd, and upon discovering the loquat tree next to Alondra during my freshman year, I was hooked on finding the fruits on campus. This vibe-coded passion project is the culmination of years of exploration and learning about plants from around the world, all brought together to inhabit the gorgeous Stanford campus I feel so lucky to be a part of.
How to Use This Map
Click on any fruit icon to learn more about that tree, including when it fruits, how to identify ripeness, and usage suggestions. Use the seasonal filter to find what's available right now!
Contributing
This map is a living document. If you notice trees that have been removed, find new fruit trees, or have additional information to share, use the "Report a Sighting" button on the map to let me know.
Is it legal to pick fruit on campus?
Yes! The fruit trees on campus are almost entirely unutilized and planted for decorative purposes, and the fruits would otherwise go to waste. Forage to your heart's content, but please be respectful and don't damage the trees.
How did you find all these fruit trees?
This map is the result of years of wandering around campus, noticing new plants, and simply asking, "Can I eat that?" I'm continuously surprised by finding new edible plants, and it's almost certain that there are still more out there waiting to be discovered!
When is the best time to forage?
It depends on the fruit! Use the seasonal filter on the map to find what's ripe during different months. Because each tree is a unique individual, ripening times are not universal. For instance, the loquat on Lane B is the earliest ripening loquat I've found, becoming edible as early as the beginning of Spring quarter. The only way to learn of specific ripening times is through observation.
How do I know if a fruit is ripe?
Check the fruit info pages for specific ripeness indicators. Generally, look for color changes and slight softness, or give the fruit a taste.
What should I bring when foraging?
A bag or basket, and potentially a fruit picker for high branches (available at the Law School Library!).
Can I report missing or new fruit trees?
Yes! Use the "Report a Sighting" button on the map if you notice trees have been removed or if you've found new fruit trees on campus.
I've discovered a site bug or have feedback of any kind — where should I share this information?
Use the feedback button in the bottom-left corner of any page, or just email me directly — I'd love to hear about it!
Share feedbackFrom Stanford: We start with a recognition that Stanford sits on the ancestral land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. This land is of great importance to the Ohlone people, and has been since time immemorial. Consistent with our values of community and diversity, we have a responsibility to acknowledge, honor and make visible the university’s relationship to Native peoples. Learn more about the tribe at muwekma.org.
Additionally, I want to note my appreciation for the rich ethnobotanical knowledge held by the Muwekma Ohlone people and other Indigenous communities. These people have known which plants are good to eat and why for generations, and I feel incredibly fortunate for a chance to partake in some of these endemic plant foods. Most of the campus fruits are not native to the CA Floristic Province, but many of the edible plants that grow more wildly around campus are, and have been used for millenia as both food and medicine.
Special Thanks To
- My friends, who graciously tolerated many fruit-related digressions
- Stanford Grounds & Landscaping for maintaining these beautiful fruit trees
- The Stanford community for their enthusiasm and feedback
- Preston Seay, for teaching me how to get a website online and use GitHub
- Claire Pan, for her knowledge of flowers used to make tea
- The developers of Leaflet.js for the amazing mapping library
Data Sources
Tree locations were collected through personal observation, community contributions, and verification over multiple seasons.
Technology
This map was built using Leaflet.js, MapTiler, and Claude.ai.
Background photos on the About and Admin pages are free stock photos from Pexels.
If you're interested in learning more about the plants of Stanford campus and the greater Bay Area, you should check out these additional resources.
- Stanford Trees — Stanford's official campus tree inventory and interactive map.
- O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm — A working educational farm on campus that offers volunteer opportunities. Unlike the fruit trees on this map, produce grown at the farm is part of ongoing research and teaching, so you aren't free to pick it — go volunteer instead!
- Dr. Nick Robertson (@thebayforager) — Foraging finds and plant ID from around the Bay Area, on Instagram.
- Saumitra Kelkar (@oakland.bio) — Bay Area plant and fungi life, on Instagram.
- Cindy Li (@cindydoedee) — More Bay Area foraging and edible plant content, on Instagram.