Archive for January, 2008
Black Chokeberry – aronia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry is a deciduous woody fruit producing shrub that generally grows to 1m in height, seldom 3m. It is a member of the Rosaceae family and indigenous to eastern North America. It is typically found in dampish woods and swamps. The leaves are alternate, simple, up to 6 cm long, with hair look-alike projections [...]
Lychee – litchi chinesis
Lychee, Litchi chinensis, is the solitary member of the genus Litchi in the Sapindaceae family. It is an attractive, evergreen, dense, slow-growing, tropical fruit tree that grows from 10 -30m high. Leaves are glossy, leathery, dark-green on the upper surface and grayish-green beneath, 5-8 cm long.
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Peach – prunus persica
The Peach, Prunus persica, is a species of Prunus. It belongs to the subfamily Prunoideae of the family Rosaceae. It is native to China and produces an edible fruit also known as a peach.
The peach is a deciduous tree growing to 5-10 m tall. The leaves are 7-15 cm long and 2-3 cm broad. [...]
Macadamia | m. integrifolia, m. tetraphylla
The Macadamia is a nut bearing tree, a genus of eight species in the Proteaceae family, with a distribution to eastern Australia; seven native species and Indonesia; one species. Two of the eight macadamia species, M. integrifolia and M. tetraphylla, produce nuts that are a valuable food crop and of a commercial importance. The [...]
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Fruit and Nut Trees
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Fruit trees and nut trees are special and unlike vegetables they will produce for a lot of years with a better return on effort than anything else in the garden. In addition to fruit and nut production these trees can be value for shade, timber and as a support for climbing plants. Their crops are good sources of vitamins, minerals, fats and protein and make perfect snacks for kids.
While the planting location of a tree is highly important for a successful production of fruit and nuts, when selecting a fruit tree or a nut tree from your local nursery, a few additional factors you should consider are:
-tree shape and size
-taste, texture and use of fruit
-time of harvest season
-disease and pest resistance.Multi-Grafted trees are an alternative for small gardens where space is limited and several types of fruit are desired.
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