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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.

Oak Leaved Papaya – Carica quercifolia

Posted on October 11th, 2009 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Oak Leaved Papaya, Carica quercifolia, also known as Oakleaf Carica, is a deciduous, somewhat rare, dioecious, small, 5-8 meters, fruit bearing plant from the Andes Mountains of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador and Paraguay. Carica quercifolia is a member of the Caricaceae family the genus Carica.

Carica quercifolia leaves are interesting, like large variants of an oak tree leaf, 8-35 cm long, membranous and hairless on both sides, with a lesser green color on middle side. Flowers are bisexual, yellow-greenish, male flowers are on auxiliary flowerings and the female flowers are largely solitary.

Oak Leaved Papaya Fruit

Oak Leaved Papaya produces small fruit, 5-6cm long and 1-2 cm in diameter, of edible but small commercial value, vitamin C rich, eaten raw. The bright orange peel of the oak leaved papaya fruit is edible as well and the juicy orange pulp has a sweet aroma and flavor quite unusual to the common papaya. Oak leaved papaya is a rather heavy bearer and a mature tree can carry several hundred fruits.

The Oak leaved papaya tree favors a full-sun location and regular watering, except on cold months. While the tree can grow to a good size, it could do fine in large pots and will bear fruits. It does well in most types of soil. Carica quercifolia is a hardy tree, down to the -5°C. However, it can’t tolerate wet soil during wintertime.

Oak Leaved Papaya Propagation Methods

Tree propagation is by seed and cuttings. Oak Leaved Papaya is grown for its fruit and papain which has an assortment of medicinal and industrial applications. Seeds should be planted in sterile soil and in a well vented area as the seedlings can be vulnerable to damping off fungus. The plant grows quite fast when growing requirements are met.

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