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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 September, 2008

Red Nut – Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia | Rose Nut – Hicksbeachia pilosa

Posted on September 25th, 2008 in Nut Trees

Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia or Red Nut and Hicksbeachia pilosa or Rose Nut are nut bearing trees native to warmer parts of Australia. Nuts are edible but since the trees are rare so are their crop.

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Acorn – Quercus edulis

Posted on September 18th, 2008 in Nut Trees

Quercus edulis or Acorn is an evergreen nut producing tree, native to Mediterranean. Nuts (acorns) are edible but bitter to a greater or less extent owing to tannins in them. They have to be “processed” first through a leaching process.

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Mongongo – Ricinodendron rautanenii

Posted on September 11th, 2008 in Fruit Bearing Plants, Nut Trees

Ricinodendron rautanenii or Mongongo is a nut bearing tree with also edible fruit flesh. It is indigenous to southern Africa. Nuts are edible consumed straight after roating to open the cell or pounded as constituents in other dishes. The nuts are very rich in vitamin E, 565mg/100gr. Fruit is also edible with good flavor eaten after has been skinned and boiled until the pulp separates from the tough inner nuts.

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Carambola – Averrhoa carambola

Posted on September 05th, 2008 in Fruit Trees

Averrhoa carambola or Carambola is a tropical, evergreen fruit bearing tree indigenous Brazil. Fruit is sweet from selected grafted varieties.

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Archive for September, 2008

Red Nut – Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia | Rose Nut – Hicksbeachia pilosa

Acorn – Quercus edulis

Mongongo – Ricinodendron rautanenii

Carambola – Averrhoa carambola

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