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Apple tree, Malus domestica, is the most common and recognizable fruit-bearing tree. Worldwide, 7500 varieties of apples are grown. Api or Christmas Apple is one of the oldest varieties in existence. Humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C.
Baobab, Adansonia digitata, is the largest succulent fruit tree in the world.
Coco de mer, Lodoicea maldivica, is the world’s largest seed. "A single seed may be 30cm long, 90cm in circumference and weigh 20kg". The Coco de Mer fruit is a drupe.
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, botanically speaking is not a tree, since there is no bark, no branches, or secondary growth. A coconut palm is a woody perennial monocotyledon with the trunk being the stem. Additionally, the coconut is a fibrous one-seeded drupe not a nut.
Jackfruit, Artocarpus heterophyllus, produces the largest tree-borne fruit. It reaches as much as 36 kg in weight and up to 90 cm long and 50 cm in diameter.
Maidenhair Tree, Ginkgo biloba, is the most cold hardy nut tree. -50 °C (-58 °F). It is known as a 'living fossil', since it is the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that date back to beyond the time of the dinosaurs.
Peach, Prunus persica, was once known as the Persian apple.
Satsuma Citrus reticulate, is the list cold hardy citrus tree. -10°C (14 °F).
Trifoliate orange, Poncirus trifoliata, is the coldest hardy citrus tree. -30 °C (-22 °F).
Fruit Trees Nut Trees
Fruit 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, some 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.

Archive for April, 2008

Baobab – Adansonia digitata

Posted on April 28th, 2008 in Fruit Trees

Adansonia digitata or Baobab is a fruit bearing tree native to Madagascar (six species) and mainland Africa and Australia (one species in each country). Fruit is edible. It consists of a tough and woody external shell and a dry, powdery substance inside. The powdery substance when soaked in water supplies a refreshing beverage with a slightly lemonade like taste. The dry pulp of the fruit usually covered in red colored sugary coating it is sold in boxes as a sweet and sour candy named “boonya” or “bungha”.

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Mangosteen – Garcinia mangostana

Posted on April 21st, 2008 in Fruit Trees

Garcinia mangostana known as Mangosteen, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree, producing edible, high in antioxidants fruit, with deep royal purple color. the plant can be propagated by seeds or grafting and raised in a wide range of soils provided drainage is good and humidity is high.

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Chilean Coconut – Jabaea spectabilis

Posted on April 16th, 2008 in Nut Trees

Jabaea spectabilis or Chilean Coconut is an evergreen, nut bearing tree native to .Nuts are edible, eaten row or cooked and it has a pleasant coconut flavor. Nuts should be kept cool and damp or they will loose much of their flavor freshness and sweetness.

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Mobola Plum – Parinari curatellifolia

Posted on April 10th, 2008 in Fruit Trees

Parinari curatellifolia or Mobola Plum is an evergreen tropical fruit bearing tree native to Africa. Both the flesh of the fruit and the kernels are used for food. The fruit pulp is of pleasing flavor believed to be one of the best of African wild fruits. The Seeds are rich in oil content.

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Coco Plum – Chrysobalanus icaco

Posted on April 03rd, 2008 in Fruit Trees, Nut Trees

Chrysobalanus icaco or Coco Plum is an evergreen fruit bearing tree, growing wild in Africa, along the shores of South America and Caribbean. Fruit but also the nut (Jamaican variety) are edible. The fruit is usually peeled, cooked, flesh turns deep purple in color and sugar is added. Jams and jellies may also be made from the coco plum.

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