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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, 2010

Currant Bush | Kunkerberry – Carissa ovata

Posted on April 17th, 2010 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Carissa ovata or Currant Bush is a fruiting bush native to Australia. Fruit is edible berries totally ripe with no detectable milky sap.

Tags: Burrum Bush, Conkberry, Currant Bush

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Midyim Berry | Midgen Berry – Austromyrtus dulcis

Posted on April 15th, 2010 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Austromyrtus dulcis or Midyim Berry is a fruit bearing plant. Fruit is edible with a gingery taste usually quite sweet and little aromatic.

Tags: austromyrtus dulcis, Midjim Berry, Midyim Berry

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Native Ginger | Blue Berry Ginger – Alpinia coerulea

Posted on April 13th, 2010 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Alpinia coerulea or Native Ginger is a sub tropical clumping fruit bearing plant native to Australia. Fruit is edible with a nice refreshingly sour flavor.

Tags: Alpinia caerulea, Blue Berry Ginger, Native Ginger

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Hoop Pine | Moreton Bay Pine – Araucaria cunninghamii

Posted on April 10th, 2010 in Nut Trees

Araucaria cunninghamii or Hoop Pine is an evergreen, coniferous nut bearing tree native to Australia. The cones produce numerous nut-like edible seeds eaten both raw and cooked.

Tags: Araucaria cunninghamii, Hoop Pine, Moreton Bay Pine

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Bunya Pine – Araucaria bidwillii

Posted on April 04th, 2010 in Nut Trees

Araucaria bidwillii or Bunya Pine, as commonly known, is a sub-tropical to tropical, evergreen nut bearing tree native of Queensland, Australia. Nuts are edible consumed both raw and cooked.

Tags: Araucaria bidwilliiis, Bunya Pine

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Norfolk Island Pine | Star Pine – Araucaria heterophylla

Posted on April 03rd, 2010 in Nut Trees

Araucaria heterophylla or Norfolk Island Pine as commonly known, is an evergreen nut bearing coniferous tree (not actually a pine) native to Norfolk Island. Nuts can be eaten raw or cooked but one common way to prepare them for eating is to put them in a saucepan of water and boil for about half an hour.

Tags: Araucaria heterophylla, Norfolk Island Pine, Star Pine

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Currant Bush | Kunkerberry – Carissa ovata

Midyim Berry | Midgen Berry – Austromyrtus dulcis

Native Ginger | Blue Berry Ginger – Alpinia coerulea

Hoop Pine | Moreton Bay Pine – Araucaria cunninghamii

Bunya Pine – Araucaria bidwillii

Norfolk Island Pine | Star Pine – Araucaria heterophylla

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