Archive for May, 2008
Sandalwood – santalum spicatum
Sandalwood is the name for many aromatic woods and their essential oil. There are some 25 varieties of trees in India, Malaysia, Australia and eastern Polynesia. They are hemiparasitic trees in the genus Santalum of the Santalaceae family.
Australian Sandalwood, Santalum spicatum, a hemiparasitic tree necessitates a host tree to grow. It binds itself to the [...]
Midnight Horror Tree – oroxylum indicum
Oroxylum Indicum or Midnight Horror tree is a small tree found in India and throughout south-central China. An evergreen or partially deciduous tree that grows upright up to 20 meters high. It is known also as Indian Trumpet Flower and for its fear-provoking (strange, oddish) ornamental properties, as well as its use in cooking and [...]
Calabash – crescentia cujete
The Calabash fruit tree is a member of the family Bignoniaceae an attractive tropical family containing numerous trees, shrubs and vines with exquisite, splashy blossoms. There are some trees in this species in which the seeds/nuts are used up for food, despite the unpleasant odor in the fruit.
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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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