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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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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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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Growing in Arizona: Sapodilla also called Chiku, Naseberry or Nispero, Sapote have an exquisite flavor that tastes like a pear that has been soaked in brown sugar. Recent selections of improved varieties have a very fine texture and incredibly large fruit size. The fruit are most often eaten fresh, but they are great in milk…
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Growing in Arizona: Loves heat, but needs summer afternoon shade for first 2-3 summers. Needs cold protection below mid-30s. Great for container growing. Will grow into a large bush, approximately 6-10 feet tall depending on the microclimate. I like to keep these pruned to 6ft ish to encourage the bushiness. Will fruit 1st or 2nd…
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Phyllanthus acidus Growing in Phoenix: Extremely rare! Star gooseberry goes by many names including Tahitian gooseberry and Malay gooseberry, however, it is believed to have originated in Madagascar. The plant produces small yellow berries that are sweet and tart. It is said to have many health and nutritional benefits. It is a small tree that…
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Growing in Arizona: Fast grower! Can be planted in full sun. Great for west-facing block walls. Grows to approximately 10 feet. Use as a companion plant to shade young trees.
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Growing in Arizona: Fast grower and heavy producer! Prefers summer afternoon shade. Great option for container growing. Multi colored fruit makes this a great conversation piece in the garden. Medium sized bush. Allow the fruit to ripen to a dark burgandy color before picking. PH requirements 5.6-7.5 Fruiting Age: Fruit years 2-3.
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