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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.

Orange Thorn | Native Orange – Citriobatus pauciflorus

Posted on November 26th, 2009 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Orange Thorn, Citriobatus pauciflorus, also known as Orange Berry, Wallaby Apple and >Native Orange, is a small evergreen, shrubby thorny fruit bearing bush, indigenous to rain-forest regions of Australia, reaching a height of about two meters. It is hardy plant to short freezes, will endure temperatures to at least -8°C and it is mildly drought tolerant.

Citriobatus pauciflorus is a member of the family Pittosporaceae the genus Pittosporum does nicely in warm-temperate or sub tropical climates. It requires some water during drought months, but can be left alone on rainy months.

The Orange Thorn forms a dense thicket as new plants grow from fallen fruit and will develop offshoots, but does not appear to spread much, if at all. The young shoots are frequently copper colored.

Citriobatus pauciflorus leaves are small, alternate, almost round, less than 1.5 cm long, rigid and glossy with 3-5 small teeth. They are carried horizontally on the stems and form thickly packed branches. New leaves begin as a deep red. Flowers are small, white, 5-petaled, bell-shaped, born in late winter to early springtime.

Orange Thorn Fruit

The 3cm in diameter bright orange fruit of the Orange Thorn tree is edible, with a very mild and slightly sweet flavor. Fruit appears in winter, have a thin rind with pulp (no flesh as such) which has an agreeable aroma and contains several seeds depending upon the size of the fruit.

The orange round fruits are produced in abundance and rule the visual landscape of the bush during the ripening time of year. An individual 1.5 meters bush could produce thousands of fruits in a single season.

Orange Thorn Propagation Methods

Tree propagation is by seed. Germination commonly takes place inside 1-2 months but the plant is slow growing. Orange Thorn makes a beautiful landscape specimen, especially for its pretty, orange colored edible fruits. It would in all likelihood make a good container specimen also.

The tree grows well in full-sun and part-shade. Fertilization is unnecessary. Due to its spines and dense growth habit, it makes for a nice barrier plant as well.

Orange Thorn, Citriobatus pauciflorus

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