Viability of an amalgam tree

I recently learned of a fascinating art project being developed by Sam van Aken involving the grafting of flower buds onto a stock tree. You can find out more about the project itself by visiting the official website.

In theory, this art project will result in a series of trees that can each produce a variety of fruits. My understanding of genetics indicates that, were the seeds from these fruits be planted, the separate trees would be grown rather than the amalgam tree.

Out of curiosity and a desire to give a whole new flavor to a world I'm working on, I'd like to know if it is conceivable a plant like the amalgam tree in the art project could ever evolve naturally in that it can produce a variety of viable fruits that each produce the same amalgam species.

My hope is for a single forest that could provide all the nutritional needs of a small vegetarian community. It would certainly be a splendid vista, assuming the artist's representation at the linked site pans out:

Is it feasible for an amalgam plant to evolve naturally?

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