Fruitpalm — a faux tree assembled from real fruit — creates a delicious display for dessert buffets. The Fruitpalm kit includes a custom non-pivot base, powder-coated stem, artificial palm leaves, pineapple corer and wooden picks; detailed instructions describe how to assemble the tree and add alternating rings of ripe fruit such as banana chunks, strawberries and cherries to create an edible trunk. The kit can also be used to create dazzling exhibits for seasonal events, such as carved pumpkin trees for Halloween, and makes a fun accompaniment to chocolate fountains. For more information, call Chicago-based Fruitpalm at 630/299-7484 or visit www.fruitpalm.com.