Growing in Phoenix: A foolproof tree for beginner gardeners in Arizona. Fig trees have a lovely sculptural structure and can provide dappled shade to sun-sensitive plants. They can tolerate the poor soils in the desert but will do better with some organic matter and fertilizing. Fig varieties are abundant, with three main flavor profiles; Sugar,…
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Passiflora quadrangularis Growing in Phoenix: Showy giant blooms are very striking on this vigorous vine. Granadilla likes to grow into the sun. Keep the root area well shaded as the aerial parts reach for the full sun. Grow on fences or a large trellis. When there is a full moon, the vine will drop large…
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Muscadine Grapes Health Benefits Antioxidant. Due to potent antioxidant activities, these grapes help to prevent cell damage and delay aging. … Incomplete evacuation & Constipation. These grapes are also a good source of insoluble fiber content that promotes bowel movement. … Cancer. … Anti-inflammatory Properties. … Vitis rotundifolia Growing in Phoenix: Muscadine grapes are native…
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Growing in Arizona: The grumichama is a small, compact tree that can be grown as a standard or shaped as a hedge.
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Growing in Arizona: Fast grower! Will take full-sun. Will mature to a height of 10-15 ft. Can be container grown. Super easy to grow! Fruiting Age: Fruits at 1-2 years of age. Psidium guajava Growing in Phoenix: Guava is an excellent tropical tree choice for Phoenix. They grow to a size of 10-15 ft and…
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Spondias mombin Growing in Phoenix: Hog Plum is related to cashews and grows well in Phoenix. It is native to the tropical Americas, including the West Indies. The tree’s bark has deep fissures, and its branches sprout compound leaves, which usually drop before a flowering. They have unique white flowers and fruits with large, hard…
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Growing in Arizona: A small tree which produces bean pods up to 1 meter long which contain sweet, juicy, white pulp that has a soft cotton wool texture and tastes of vanilla ice-cream. Comes from Central and Southern America. Also know as guaba, inga cipo, guamo bejuro, pois sucre, rabo de mico, inga de metro,…
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Ficus racemosa Growing in Phoenix: Native to Australia and tropical Asia, the Indian cluster fig is also called Red River fig or gular They are sacred trees in India sacred trees with many legends and stories in the Hindu religion. The fruits form in clusters of up to 20 fruits and grow directly from the…
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EXTREMELY hard to find plant, these are the 1st I’ve had for sale in twelve years! Full sun good. Needs protection below high 30s. I would reccommend container growing to start, bring in on the colder nights. Phyllanthus emblica Growing in Phoenix: A beautiful tree specimen that does well in Phoenix. Native to India, it…
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Growing in Arizona: Great container plant! Prefers summer afternoon shade. Slow growing bush. Cold hardy to mid-20s. Tastes like a strong grape. Can fruit multiple times a year.
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Growing in Arizona: Fast grower! Full sun! Ok for large container growing the first 2 years.
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Growing in Arizona: Sometimes called Dounce or bore. Having the texture and flavor of an apple, the jujube are often referred to as manzana or manzanita meaning “apple” or “little apple.” It is an important commercial fruit crop in Thailand, Vietnam and India and is grown on smaller scales throughout Malaysia and Australia. The trees…
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