Category: Fruit trees

Cydonia oblonga Introduction The fruit of the Quince looks like a large, yellow, fuzzy, slightly misshapen pear. It is not usually eaten raw as it is somewhat dry and astringent, … Read More

Prunus persica Introduction A soft and succulent peach, ripened to perfection and warm off the tree, is one of the ultimate treats of the summer garden. Store bought fruit doesn’t … Read More

(Ficus carica) Introduction The fig is one of my favorite fruit for ease of growing and the substantial nature of its fruit. I love dried figs. History: The fig has … Read More

(Citrus species) Introduction: Citrus are prized for their delicious fruit, but their wonderfully fragrant flowers and dark green evergreen leaves also make them very popular ornamental garden plants for mild … Read More

Morus nigra Morus alba Introduction: The Mulberry is native to western Asia, but had spread to Europe by the time of the ancient Greeks. The fruit is excellent when fully … Read More

Prunus persica Introduction A soft and succulent peach, ripened to perfection and warm off the tree, is one of the ultimate treats of the summer garden. Store bought fruit doesn’t … Read More

Prunus species Introduction A tree ripened plum is one of the great treats of the summer garden and every garden should have at least one plum tree. Mine has at … Read More

Prunus armeniaca Introduction The apricot originated in China or Manchuria, but is now grown in warm temperate areas around the world. A fully ripened apricot doesn’t ship well, so for … Read More

(Malus domestica) (Malus pumila, Pyrus malus) Introduction The Apple is the is the most widely cultivated of the temperate zone tree fruit because it is the most dependable and reliable. … Read More