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Goji Berry Plant

Dan Chambers — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:59:42 +0000

Goji Berries have become the darling of the natural health and nutrition world due to studies that indicate their possible ability to relieve depression, support the immune system, and stabilize blood sugar to name just a few potential benefits. The Goji Berry Plant comes from Southeast Asia and South Africa where it is sometimes called wolfberry or boxthorn. This erect shrub-like plant can also extend stems like a vine, and can be grown in USDA Zones 5 to 11. Goji Berry Plants can reach heights of twelve feet in ideal conditions, but they can also be kept much smaller by pruning.

Goji Berry Plants are self-fertile and will bloom their purple or sometimes cream colored flowers throughout the warm months. The Goji Berries are ready to pick about four to six weeks after the plants bloom, and the one-inch fruits ripen to bright red or orange. The berries can be eaten fresh, juiced, or (most commonly) dried and used as a dried fruit snack or cooking ingredient. Goji Berries are considered a superfood and contain protein, essential amino acids, iron, calcium, and Vitamins A and C. Add a few Goji Berry Plants to your edible landscape and begin harvesting this natural wonder berry at home.

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Matt Snow Black Sapote Tree

Dan Chambers — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 02:38:57 +0000

The black sapote tree is an attractive, evergreen tree with dense foliage. The branches grow little green to white flowers with oblong, leathery leaves. The trees produce a sweet fruit 2-6 inches in diameter that is similar to the shape of a tomato.

The unusual fruit has green outer skin and dark pulp inside. The pulp is described to have the consistency and texture of chocolate pudding. Although there are differences in opinions regarding the flavor, some say that it tastes like sweet chocolate pudding as well.

Native to Central America, these trees grow tall in tropical outdoor climates. When planted in the ground, black sapote trees can reach heights of 40 feet. These trees bear fruit from late fall to mid-winter and are heavy bearers—one tree can produce more than a hundred pounds of fruit per season.

Black sapote trees are commonly grown as houseplants or kept as outdoor patio plants in warmer climates. The USDA recommends that these trees be grown in zones 10 and 11. The high exposure to sunlight, warm temperatures, and high humidity are all contributing factors to the optimal growth of a black sapote tree.

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Achacha Tree

Dan Chambers — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:31:16 +0000

The Achacha Tree (Garcinia humilis) is a rare tropical tree that produces four-inch, orange, egg-shaped fruits that have juicy pulp said to taste like lemonade. The handsome, bushy trees are small, with mature specimens reaching fifteeen to twenty feet tall, and ten to fifteen feet wide. They like partial sun, are slow growing, and can make fruit in as little as one year in the ground. Once established, Achacha Trees are easy to grow and can take temperatures as low as 30ºF.

Achacha Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 9 to 11, or in pots and over-wintered indoors in Zones 4 to 11. Achacha Fruits are related to mangosteens, are self-fertile, and a single mature tree can produce hundreds of the orange, sweet-sour, four-inch fruits per year. Achachas are also rich in vitamin C, vitamin B, and potassium, all of which are considered nutritionally valuable. Add this Amazon Forest native to your edible landscape and begin growing a rare delicacy right in your own yard.

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Barbados Cherry Tree

Dan Chambers — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:47:58 +0000

Barbados Cherry (also called Acerola) is a small tropical tree that grows white and lavender blooms in spring, followed by bright red, tart cherries that can be eaten fresh or made into desserts and jellies. Barbados Cherries have one of the highest concentrations of Vitamin C of any known fruit, with a single cherry containing more of the antioxidant than an average-sized orange. The trees remain small between 10 and 12 feet tall at maturity, and are suited to any landscape.

Barbados Cherry Trees can be grown in the ground in USDA Zones 9 to 11. They can also be grown in a container in colder areas, and trimmed into a hedge or shapely shrub. They are fast growing and prefer full sun. Plant your Barbados Cherry in a spot that gets at least 5 or more hours of direct sunlight per day and enjoy fresh, nutritious tropical cherries from your own garden.

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Carambola (Star Fruit) Tree

Dan Chambers — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 02:54:11 +0000

Known as the star fruit tree, the finger tree, and the five-corner tree, it’s no wonder where the carambola gets its different names. This tree bears a long, light to dark yellow fruit with waxy skin.

Each fruit is oval-shaped and can be 2-6 inches in length. When cut crosswise into slices, each piece resembles a five-pointed star. The skin is thin and smooth. The inside flesh is yellow, crisp, translucent, and juicy. 10-12 light brown seeds are commonly located in the center of the fruit.

The carambola tree is indigenous to Southeast Asia. They grow best in subtropical or tropical climates, ideally in USDA zones 10 and 11. They can survive outdoors in zone 9, but only with proper protection from frost.

The carambola tree will grow best at temperatures of 68-95 degrees Fahrenheit. They can be planted indoors year-round and outdoors in the summer. They are small to medium height trees and can reach heights of up to 30+ feet with a diameter of 20+ feet. After they’ve matured, one tree can produce up to 200 pounds of fruit each year.

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