Growing in Arizona: Fast growing. Prefers summer afternoon shade, but will handle more sun as matures. Heavy producers. Can be container grown 1st year, but better in ground. Cold protection below mid-30s. Very “tropical” looking plant, good conversation piece. Fruiting Age: Will fruit at 1-2 years of age.
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Growing in Arizona: Fast grower! Can grow into 100 foot long vines! Needs a trellis or fencing to climb on. This plant will grow best if you provide summer afternoon shade the 1st summer and allow it to grow itself into full-sun. BEAUTIFUL flowers! Even without fruit these are gorgeous vines. Fruiting Age: Will fruit…
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Prunus Growing in Phoenix: One of the most delicious fruits that announce the summer! Peaches will take full sun once established but will be better with afternoon shade. They need slightly acidic to neutral soil and deep watering. This is a deciduous fruit and does not require winter protection. Add chelated iron as needed if…
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Growing in Arizona: Summer afternoon shade. Cold protection below mid-30s. Can be container-grown. Tastes like it’s name =) Bunchosia argentea Growing in Phoenix: This novelty fruit is a fantastic “Let me show you this unique tree” plant! It is a smaller tree native to South America. It blossoms in clusters of bright yellow flowers. The…
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Pyrus Growing in Phoenix: It is possible to grow fruit pears in Phoenix! Pear trees are related to apples and blackberries. They are medium-sized trees with a stunning display of spring blooms. Fruit can be picked in late summer to fall and will continue to ripen on the kitchen counter. In Phoenix grow them in…
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All of our pecan trees are grafted, no seedlings. Full sun. Cold hardy Carya illinoinensis Growing in Phoenix: Pecan will grow best on a flood irrigated lot, however, if watering differently, they require long deep soaks frequently. See our care instructions for more details. It is a slow-growing tree, so purchase as large as possible.…
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Needs no chill hours. Seedless, sweet. Diospyros Growing in Phoenix: Persimmons are beautiful trees with glossy green leaves that droop and branches that give them a flowing, tropical vibe, even though they are not tropical trees. The leaves offer Fall color in the garden, turning to shades of yellow, orange, and red. Tea is made…
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Ananus comosus Growing in Phoenix: Pineapple is a lovely novelty plant that is best grown in a container. They are slow-growing and quite ornamental. Grow in a filtered sun location and amend soils to maintain an acidic pH. Protect when below 40℉. See the planting and care guide page for planting and watering instructions.
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Prunus Domestica Growing in Phoenix: Plum trees are closely related to peach trees and therefore require similar growing conditions. They are medium-sized trees and can still provide a decent amount of shade when mature. In Phoenix, they can handle full sun, but protect once temperatures are above 85 for the first 1-2 summers. Water deeply,…
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Colvillea racemosa is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is also known by the common name Colville’s Glory. Its genus is named for Sir Charles Colville, an ex Governor of Mauritius. The tree is particularly known for its bright orange flowers that grow in large cone or cylinder shaped clusters. After flowering,…
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The rarest of all the annonas. Rollinia Deliciosa. Rollinia delisiosa Growing in Phoenix: Heart-shaped are 5 to 20 centimeters in diameter. The skin is covered in small, diamond-shaped sections, each with a soft, spiky protuberance. Mature fruit is yellow, but it can be harvested in the green stages and will mature off the tree. The…
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Syzygium jambos Growing in Phoenix: Closely related to the Malay apple. The fruit of the Malay apple is slightly larger than the rose apple. The shape of the fruit is reminiscent of both apples and cashew fruit. Rose apples have soft skin with a crispy juicy interior. They like the same conditions as mango trees.…
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Sandoricum koetjape Growing in Phoenix: Santol is native to the maritime regions of Southeast Asia. It has leathery, fuzzy skin, ripening from green to golden yellow. The interior looks somewhat like mangosteen. The fruit has a translucent white pulp that encases 3 to 5 inedible seeds. The pulp has a cotton-like consistency and is juicy,…
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