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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.

Peach Palm | Pejibaye – Bactris gasipaes

Posted on November 26th, 2008 in Fruit Trees

Peach Palm, Bactris gasipaes is a slender and erect, single or multi-stemed palm growing to a height of 20 to 30 meters. Generally armed with sharp, black spines in regular bands, has feathery leaves 3 to 4 meters long and yellowish intermingled male and female flowers similar to chestnut. The plant is indigenous to the Amazonian area. This palm tree is highly regarded as a nutritious source of food.

Peach Palm Fruit

There is much variation in size, color and quality of fruit. The yellow or red, 3-5cm long fruit hangs in clusters of 100 to 300 possesses a starchy flesh and they are generally eaten after boiling in salt water. The fruit has a thin skin, starchy flesh and a single seed. A palm with 4 to 5 stems can produce up to 70 kg of fruit a season and if kept under refrigeration can keep up to 6 weeks.

Fruit is caustic in its natural state and it is customary to first boil the fruit for 3 hours in salted water, remove the skin and eat as it is. Pre-boiled fruit can be fried or roasted. Some times it is made into a jam. The heart of the palm is also edible and it is a traditional stable food of the local population of the Amazon regions. The wood was traditional material used for bows, spears and darts.

The Peach Palm requires a tropical climate and an elevation below 2000 meters. In order to fruit well it needs an elevation of below 1700 meters as production above that will be compromised. However, at low elevations with high rainfall the tree will not succeed. It does well on all but thrive best on fertile well drained soils.

Pejibaye can be grown from seeds and from suckers. Seeds will germinate in three months after planting and the tree will grow rapidly, 12 to 15 meters in 10 to 15 years. Palms may take up from four to eight years to fruit. Pejibaye is a decorative, fruitful palm for the home garden.

Peach Palm Propagation Methods

Plant propagation is by seed, which experiences underground germination. Seeds normally germinate in 30-90 days without any special treatment but should be covered with about 2-3cm of soil or decomposed sawdust. Furthermore, asexual propagation techniques include offshoots and tissue culture.

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