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Interesting Facts about Fruit and Nut Trees
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).
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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.

Peanut Butter Fruit – Bunchosia argentea

Posted on November 05th, 2009 in Fruit Bearing Plants

Peanut Butter Fruit, Bunchosia argentea, is a small, highly ornamental and hardy tropical, evergreen fruit bearing tree or shrub, up to 3 meters tall, with multiple trunks, indigenous to Central and South America. Bunchosia argentea is a member of the family Malpighiaceae the genus Bunchosia.

Bunchosia argentea leaves are ovate or oblong, membranaceous, up to 16cm long and 9cm wide. Flowers are 12-15mm in diameter with yellow 5-6mm long petals.

Peanut Butter Fruits

Fruit is about 2.5 long, orange-red in color, good to pick when just beginning to turn orange but still hard. These near-ripe fruits are crisp and taste like raw carrots. Let mature fully indoors. Fruit is mostly consumed fresh, also utilized to make preserves, jellies or jams.

Ripe fruits are sweet, creamy and with a viscous textured pulp, surrounding a big seed, resembling a dried fig. It has a clear taste of sweetened peanut butter, hence the name of the plant. Ripe fruits can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator or can be parted from the seed and frozen. Since ripening happens fast, in a matter of days, harvesting should not be hold back or the fruit will fall to the ground.

Peanut Butter Fruit Propagation Methods

Tree propagation is by seed,cuttings or grafts. It favors a full sun location but will stand part shade. Bunchosia argentea will also withstand light frosts when established. The tree grows quickly and produces from its very first year. If you think about this unique fruit bearing plant this is one. If you decide to grow it, easy to grow, it likes good drainage and organic fertilizer, plenty of water in the growing season and make sure to watch out for aphids and spider mites. These are pests that could be a potential problem.

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