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Fruit Trees Division |
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| Acca sellowiana (Feijoa, Pineapple Guava, Feijoa sellowiana)...Origin: Native to Northern Argentina, Paraguay, Southern Brazil, Uruguary Family: Myrtaceae Light: Sun-part shade Height: 10' Spacing: 6' Blooms: Fragrant, 1" across, red and white, Spring Foliage: Deep green surface with silvery undersides Fruits: Gray-green skin, round/egg-shaped, edible, aromatic, waxy-textured, in Fall Spacing: Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic, keep moist Water: Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly after last frost had passed), soft/hardwood cuttings Uses: Hedging, specimen, fruits, container Pest/Disease: None Comments: Acca sellowiana is a multi-stemmed tropical shrub that bears delicious edible fruits. In Spring, showy red and white blossoms with scarlet stamens are magnets for bees, birds and butterflies. Pineapple Guava is easily propagated from seeds but is slow growing initially; make sure to provide plenty of water. Plant 2 of them for fruit production. In the Fall, allow rip Feijoa fruits to fall onto ground; they are edible fresh and are loaded with minerals and vitamins; very beneficial for type 2 diabetes, also called NIDDM or Non Insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitus. The pulp is greenish-white in color and very juicy. Excess fruits can be blended with ice for a delicious healthful drink or made into jam or jelly, chutney, wine or top them with ice-cream for a yummy dessert. The flower petals are also edible. Feijoa sellowiana is tender and is hardy to temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Grow them as specimen as hedging plants and prune as necessary for size and shape. Acca sellowiana can also be container grown to decorate the patio or deck or as a bonsai. For colder areas, bring plant indoors for the Winter. USDA Zones: 8-10 |
| Actinidia arguta Issai (Bower Actinidia, lssai Kiwi Vine, Yang Tao, Tara Vine, Hardy Kiwi) ...Origin: Native to Asia Light: Full sun-part shade Height: 12-30" Spacing: 8-10' Blooms: Purple Foliage: Variegated Fruits: Sweet, 1.5" long, juicy, smooth-skinnedSoil: Well-drained,(pH: 6.1-7.5, mildly acidic to neutral) Comments: Actinidia arguta Issai is a self-pollinating plant. plant 2 next to each other. |
| Annona cherimola (Custard Apple, Cherimoya, Fruit of the Incas) |
| Annona squamosa (Sugar Apple, Sweetsop) |
| Apios americana (Groundnut, Potato Bean) |
| Apple Honeycrisp Fuji |
| Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) USDA Zones 6-9 |
| Artocarpus champedan (Cempedak, Cham-pa-da, Chempedak, Sempedak, Temedak, Tjampedak) |
| Artocarpus heterophyllus (Nangka , Jackfruit, Jaca, Jak, Jak-fruit, Khanun, Khor, Mak mi, May mi, Mit) |
| Asamina triloba (Hoosier Banana, Papaw, Paw Paw, Pawpaw, Poor Man's Banana) |
| Averrhoa bilimbi (Belimbing Asam, Belimbing Buloh, Bilimbi, Cucumber Tree, Kamias, Pickled Fruit, Tree Sorrel) |
| Averrhoa Carambola (Belimbing, Star Fruit) |
| Azadiracta indica (Balnimb, Indian Lilac, Margosa Tree, Neem Tree)...Origin: Native to Bangladesh, Indian, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lankar Family: Meliaceae (Mahogany) Light: Full sun Height: Over 40' Spacing: 8-10' Blooms: 10" long panicles of fragrant, white, Spring Foliage: Evergreen, long, slender, alternate, toothed edges Fuit: Elongated, olive-like drupe with thin skin Soil: Well-drained, sandy, drought tolerant, neutral Water: Low Fertilizer: Liquid food during growing season Uses: Xeriscaping, indoors, large container Propagation: Seeds (Scarify and sow as soon as possible), stem cuttings Caution: Seeds and leaves may cause allergic reaction - wear gloves and grow away from children Comments: Azadiracta indica is a perennial tropical or semi-tropical fruit tree with a rapid, dense growth habit. It has a strong tap root. In mid-Spring, fragrant, nectar rich white flowers appear; they are magents for butterflies, birds and bees. The Indians used the flowers to make chutney to celebrate the first day of Spring in India. Balnimb can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings and thrives well in the sunny landscape or grown in a container for indoors. Indian Lilac is an excellent shade tree and is popularly used to prevent soil erosion. The leaves of wood of Margosa Tree is used as an insect repellent, pesticide and also used in Indian folklore medicine. Azadiracta indica is extracted from the seeds. Balnimb is as hard as Mahogany and is highly sought after for building boats and bridges among other things. Older Indian Lilac plants can be pruned to desired shape and size in Spring USDA Zones 9-11 |
| Banana acuminata 'Blue Java' (Musa Ice Cream Dessert Banana, Dwarf Banana 'Blue Java') |
| Banana Musa acuminata 'Super Dwarf Cavendish' (Super Dwarf Cavendish Banana) |
| Banana Musa Dwarf Orinoco (Dessert Banana) |
| Banana Musa 'Manzano' (Apple Banana) |
| Berberis darwinii (Darwin's Barberry) |
| Billardiera longiflora (Purple Apple Berry) |
| Blackberry Triple Crown, Thornless...Light: Full sun Height: 10-12' Spread: 6-7' Blooms: Mid-season Foliage: Deep green Fertilizer: Annualy in Spring and early SummerComments: A semi-erect thornless blackberry with a vigorous growth rate. It is thornless and has thick foliage and it Summer it bears abundance Blackberry fruits that are large, sweet and delicious. Blackberry Triple Corwn is self-pollinating. Allow plant to climb onto a trellis or arbor. Prune plants in the Fall. USDA Zones 5-9 |
| Calafate rdiera longiflora (Purple Apple Berry) |
| Carica Papaya (Payaya, Fruita Bomba, Lechosa, Melon Tree, Papol, Pawpaw) |
| Carya illoensis (Pecan) |
| Castanea dentata (American Chestnut, American Sweet Chestnut) |
| Citrofortunella mitis (Calamansis, Calamondin Orange, Citrus Madurensis, Citrus Mitis, Panama Orange, Citrofortunella microcarpa) |
| Citrus aurantifolia (Key Lime, Mexican Lime, Tahitian Lime) |
| Citrus japonica 'Centennial Variegated' (Variegate Kumquat, Fortunella margarita Swingle 'Centennial Variegated') |
| Citrus Limon Ponderosa (Lemon) |
| Citrus Limon Variegated Pink Eureka (Lemon, also sold as Pink Lemonade) |
| Citrus maxima (Chinese Grapefruit, Pamplemousse, Pomelo, Pumello, Pummelo, Shaddock, Citrus decumena, citrus grandis) |
| Citrus Paridisi 'Ruby Red' (Pink Grapefruit) |
| Citrus sinensis (Pineapple Orange) |
| Citrus sinensis 'Moro' (Blood Orange) |
| Citrus tangelo 'Minneola' (Tangelo Tree, Citrus paradisi reticulata) |
| Dimocarpus longan (Longan, Lungan, Dragon Eye, Cat Eye, Nephelium longan, Euphoria longana) |
| Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu Giant' (Fuyu Giant Japanese Persimmon) |
| Ensente glaucum (Snow Banana) |
| Euterpe oleracea 'Para-Dwarf' (Acai Berry Tree, Cabbage Palm, Palmiteriro, Pinau, Pinot, Yuyu Chonta, Euterpe badiocarpa) |
| Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat, Japanese Plum Tree) |
| Ficus carica (Higo, Fig Tree) |
| Fortunella sp. Swingle (Kumquat, Meiwa Kumquat, Sweet Kinkan) |
| Fortunella crassifolia (Round Kumquat, Sweet Kumquat) |
| Gymnocladus dioicus (Kentucky Coffee Tree)...Origin: Native to North America Light: Full sun Height: Can reach up to 100' Blooms: White, erect panicles, in Spring Foliage: Green Fruit: Large, ornamental, leathery, black pea-like seedpods,with black seeds inside when ripe Soil: Well-drained Water: Regular Propagation: Seeds Comments: The Latin translation for Gymnocladus dioicus is 'Twiggy Growth'. This is a tall tree with a slow rounded growth habit. It has interesting gray bark with attractive peels. The white blossoms are hard to detect among its prolific foliage. Kentucky Coffee Tree is propagated from seeds into permanent position in the sunny landscape. It has long tap roots and does not like being transplanted. |
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Halleria lucida (African Honeysuckle, Hilarious Lucy, Notsung, Tree Fuchsia, White Olive,Wild Fuchsia) |
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Juglan nigra (Black Walnut) |
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Litchi chinensis (Lychee) |
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Musa ornata (Flowering Banana) |
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Nephelium lappaceum (Hairy Lychee, Rambutan, Dimocarpus crinita, Euphorbia nephelium) |
| Persea americana (Avocado, Alligator Pear) |
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Phoenix dactylifera (Edible Date Palm) |
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Phyllanthus embilica (Indian Gooseberry, Amla)...Origin: Northern and southwestern Indian Family: Euphorbiaceae Light: Sun-part shade Height: 20' or more Blooms: Greenish-yellow Foliage: Deciduous, light green, lace-like Fruits: Light greenish-yellow berries, small-medium, round, smooth, has 6 vertical stripes, sour, rich in vitamin C., have antioxidant properties and possess medicinal value, a dietary supplement; ripens in Fall. Comments: Phyllanthus embilica or Indian Gooseberry is a small to medium size tropical deciduous fruit tree with a crooked trunk. Propagated from seeds, the tree can reach 20 feet or more in the open landscape or as understory plants. According to sources, Phyllanthus embilica was discovered more than eight years ago as a 'wonder tree' as all parts of the plant are valuable for treating various ailments. The sour fruits, considered 'miracle fruits' contain drying action properties; they are consumed for general wellbeing of our bodies and have been used in traditional folk medicine for treating diabetes, cancer, inflammation among others. Indian Gooseberry fruits are high in tannin and are used in the manufacturing of shampoos and hair oil which helps to prevent premature gray hair. Amla is considered a sacred tree to the Hindus. |
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Pithecellobium dulce (Blackbead, Jungle jalebi, Madras Thorn, Sweet Inga, Sweet Tamarind) |
| Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon' (Bitter Orange, Japanese Hardy Orange) |
| Prunus angustifolia (Chickasaw Plum ) |
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Prunus ilicifolia (Holly leaf Cherry) |
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Prunus mexicana (Bigree Plum, Fall Plum, Mexican Plum, Prunus americana var lanata, Prunus lanata, Prunus mexicana var flutonensis, Prunus mexicana var polyandra, Prunus pensylvanca var mollis)...Origin: Native to U.S. Family: Height: 15-35' Blooms: Fragrant, showy, white Foliage: 5" long, 2" wide, green , ovate, serrated margins Fruits: Initially yellow then slowly matures to mauve then to purple Soil: Well-drained Water: Regular Propagation: Stem cuttings, seeds (Sow as soon as possible) Uses: Specimen Comments: Prunus mexicana is a non-suckering single-tunked fruit tree. The blossoms are nectar rich and are butterflies' delight; the foliage will appear later. When trunk of Bigree Plum matures, the color changes to bluish-gray and it has darker horizontal striations. Fall Plum bears delicious fruits that attract many birds; these fruits can be eaten fresh. Excess fruits can be made into jam preserves. Prunus americana var lanata is easily propagated from stem cuttings or seeds which have to be sown as soon as possible as dried seeds tend to loose their viability. Prunus pensylvanca var mollis is a delightful tree for the landscape. |
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Prunus persica 'Belle of Georgia' (Peach Belle of Georgia) |
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Muntingia calabura (Buah Ceri, Jamaican Cherry Tree) |
| Prunus salicina 'Superior' (Japanese Plum 'Superior') |
| Psidium guajaba (Tropical Guava, Goiaba) |
| Psidium guajava 'Pink' (Guava) |
| Punica granatum (Red Pomegranate) |
| Punica granatum (White Pomegranate) |
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Raspberry 'Anne' (Raspberry) |
| Raspberry 'Royal Purple'...Light: Full sun Height: 5' Spacing: 3' Comments: Raspberry 'Royal Purple' is a fruit vine with a vigorous growth rate. It is Winter hardy to -30 degrees F. Raspberry 'Royal Purple' fruits taste like red raspberries. These anti-oxidant fruits are vitamin C-rich and they can be made into jellies or jams or kept frozen. The berries are also a fiesta for the birds. Trim canes after fruiting season is over. If left untrimmed, plants are great for bird nesting and hiding. |
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Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry Frambuesa) |
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Rubus taiwanicola (Tayberry) |
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Rubus 'Triple Crown' (Blackberry) |
| Sambucus Canadensis 'Aurea' ('Aurea' American Elder, Golden American Elderberry, Yellow-leaved American Elderberry) |
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Synsepalum dulcificum (Miracle Berry, Miracle Fruit, Bakeriella dulcifica, Bumelia dulcifica, Pouteria dulcifica, Richardella dulcifica, Sideroxylon dulcificum) |
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Syzygium australe 'Australis' (Australian Brush Cherry, Magenta, Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Eugenia australis) |
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Syzygium malaccense (Malay Apple, Eugenia malaccensis) |
| Theobroma Cacao (Cacao, Chocolate Plant, Cocoa Tree) |
| Tifblue Blueberry...A vigorous and hardy variety that produces abundant blueberries. It bears rounded delicious fruits in mid to late season; they taste good with milk and cereal or eaten right off the plant. |
| Ugni molinae (Chilean Guava, Strawberry Myrtle) |
| Vaccinum virgatum 'Star' (Southern Highbush Blueberry, Cynococcus amoenus, Cynococcus virgatus, Vaccinum amoenum, Vaccinum parviflorum) |