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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, 2009

Mahoe Nut | Ala Alahua – Alectryon macrococcus

Posted on September 05th, 2009 in Nut Trees

Alectryon macrococcus or Mahoe Nut is an evergreen, nuts bearing tree, native to Hawaiian Islands and Maui Island. Fruit and nuts (seeds) are edible with gentle, slightly sweet flavors

Tags: Ala Alahua, Alectryon macrococcus var. auwahiensis, Alectryon macrococcus var. micrococcus, Mahoe

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Pitahaya Agria | Sour Pitaya – Stenocereus gummosus

Posted on September 04th, 2009 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Stenocereus gummosus or Pitahaya Agria is an evergreen, fruit bearing columnar or tree-shaped cactus, Fruit is edible, somewhat acidic, very refreshing and tasteful, good to rival those of Kiwi or Lychee.

Tags: Pitahaya, Pitahaya Agria, Sour Pitaya, stenocereus gummosus

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Leaf Cactus | Lemon Vine – Pereskia aculeate

Posted on September 03rd, 2009 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Pereskia aculeate or Leaf Cactus is a tropical or subtropical, fruit bearing plant, native to the West Indies, Guyana, Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil. When mature fruit is succulent but slightly tart. It can be consumed raw, but is generally stewed or made into preserves, deserts and jams.

Tags: Barbados gooseberry, Leaf Cactus, Lemon Vine, pereskia aculeate

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Kaha Nut Tree – Castanopsis acuminatissima – Castanea acuminatissima

Posted on September 01st, 2009 in Nut Trees

Castanea acuminatissima or Castanopsis acuminatissima, commonly known as Kaha Nut Tree is an evergreen nut bearing tree indigenous to south-east Asia and Papua. Fruit and Kaha nuts are edible consumed raw or cooked.

Tags: castanea acuminatissima, castanopsis acuminatissima, Kaha Nut Tree

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Mahoe Nut | Ala Alahua – Alectryon macrococcus

Pitahaya Agria | Sour Pitaya – Stenocereus gummosus

Leaf Cactus | Lemon Vine – Pereskia aculeate

Kaha Nut Tree – Castanopsis acuminatissima – Castanea acuminatissima

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