FA55 Noni Juice Tree
Morinda citrifolia
Also called Indian Mulberry Tree. This popular tropical tree has attractive oval
leathery leaves and produces numerous white flowers. Dyes of various colors are
derived from the roots. Every part of the Morinda Citrifolia plant
can be used,
although the fruit is its most popular feature.
The plant reaches heights of 15-20 feet and yields fruit year round. The
blossoms of the plant are a creamy white color. The mature fruit is about the
size of a potato and resembles a small breadfruit.
This plant can be grown in warm greenhouses and inside in tubs if given warmth
and bright light. Outside, in zone 10 and higher.
Package of 10 seeds $3.95
2566 Lemon Guava Psidium cattleianum lucidum
Small bush or tree to 20-25ft, although often much smaller, best for zones
8b-10. The lemon guava is very adaptable and can be grown outdoors throughout
much of Florida and California. It will fruit in a container almost anywhere if
protected from hard freezes. Lemon guava's are hardy to 22F when full grown.
Trees grow well in full sun and with ample water, although short periods of
drought will not harm the plant.
Package of 20 seeds $3.50
D2204 Paw Paw Tree
Asimia triloba
Pawpaws are native to the Eastern half of the United States, from the Gulf Coastal plain to the Great Lakes. The fruit look like short, fat bananas. They have a fragrant aroma, a custardy texture, and a tropical taste. The best ones are rich, creamy and sweet, reminding some people of banana cream pie. Compared to apples, peaches and grapes, Pawpaw is higher in food energy, and has more than double the amount of vitamin C, and is much higher in minerals. It is also higher in protein, fiber, and carbohydrate. It has a much higher content of amino acids in a good balance. It has mainly unsaturated fatty acids, and is a good source of linoleic and linolenic acids.
It is a small tree, seldom taller than 25 feet. Grown in full sun, the pawpaw tree develops a narrowly pyramidal shape with dense, drooping foliage down to the ground level. In the shade it has a more open branching habit with few lower limbs and horizontally held leaves. Pawpaw trees require warm to hot summers, mild to cold winters, and a minimum of 32 inches (81 cm) of rainfall spread rather evenly throughout the year, with the majority falling in spring and summer. It can be grown successfully in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 (-15 F/-26 C min. temp.) through 8 (15 F/-9 C min. temp.)
Shading for the first year, and sometimes the second, is normally required
outside, and it is for this reason that pawpaws are almost always found in
nature as an understory tree. Although the pawpaw is capable of fruiting in the
shade, optimum fruit yields are obtained in open exposure, with some protection
from wind (on account of the large leaves). Plant at least two trees for fruit
production, to ensure cross-pollination. The soil should be slightly acid (pH
5.5-7), deep, fertile, and well-drained. Good drainage is essential to success.
Pawpaws will not thrive in heavy soil or waterlogged soil. In its native habitat
the pawpaw has few pests of any importance.
Package of 3 seeds $2.00
NB79 Ralls Janet Fresh Eating Apple Malus pumila
An heirloom apple with a long, Ralls Janet first gained attention in 1800 where
it was grown on the farm of Caleb Ralls in Amherst County, Virginia. Medium in
size and roundish-oblate in shape, the greenish-yellow skin is flushed, mottled,
and streaked with various hues of pink, red and crimson over one-half or more of
the surface. Yellow, or russet, and white dots, are conspicuous, and scarfskin
may be present on some fruit. The yellowish flesh of this dessert apple has a
greenish tinge and is dense, crisp, and tender with a tart-sweet balance of
flavor. When cut, the flesh exudes a sweet aroma. Blooms in early May, and this
very late flowering assures a crop set. Ralls was one of a number of American
seedling varieties imported by the Japanese to establish an apple breeding
program. From the cross of Ralls and Red Delicious came Fuji. Ralls is also
widely grown in China. It stores particularly well and ripens in Virginia the
first week of October. Said to be good for zones 3-8.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50
1A136 Kona Coffee
Coffee Arabica
Kona is the very popular coffee of Hawaii. Its a heavy bearing variety
with excellent quality. Normally it begins to produce in 4 years. One producing
tree can provide 1 lb. of coffee. Leaves are shiny green, flowers are
white and serves as a very attractive houseplant.
Package of 25 seeds $4.50
2693 Tamarind Tamarindus indica
The tamarind is a large tropical tree with a short massive trunk, ferny
pinnate leaves, small yellow flowers and fat reddish brown pods. The tree can
get 90 ft (27.4 m) tall but is usually less than 50 ft (15.2 ft). It has a
short, stocky trunk, drooping branches and a domed umbrella shaped crown about
as wide as the tree's height. The leaves are about 10 in (25.4 cm) long with
10-18 pairs of 1 in (2.5 cm) oblong leaflets. Tamarind drops its leaves in
pronounced dry seasons; in climates without a dry season it stays evergreen. The
flowers are about 1 in (2.5 cm) across, pale yellow with purple or red veins.
They have five unequal lobes and borne in small drooping clusters. The velvety
cinnamon brown pods are 2-6 in (5.1-15.2 cm) long, sausage shaped and
constricted between the seeds. The pulp that surrounds the 8-10 seeds is both
sweet and extremely sour.
Tamarinds are grown as ornamental shade and street trees, and for the edible
pods. The pods are fed to livestock, and the pulp within the pods is used to
make beverages, curries, chutneys and sauces. Tamarind pulp is made into a soft
drink known as refresco de tamarindo in Latin America, and tamarinade in
Jamaica. It's also the basis of a popular drink in the Middle East. Tamarind is
used extensively in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine, and is an important
ingredient in Worcestershire sauce. The juice is used to pickle fish in India.
Several medicinal uses of tamarind are reported in Grieve's A Modern Herbal. The
fruit is said to improve digestion, relieve gas, soothe sore throats, and act as
a mild laxative.
The tamarind tree is a beautiful, fine textured tree and it makes an excellent
shade tree in large landscapes. It often is planted in public parks and as an
avenue tree in tropical cities. Best for zones 10 and up.
Package of 10 seeds $2.95
2687 Antanovka Apple Malus var. antanovka
Hardy to zone 3. The most popular winter hardy rootstock for commercial
plantings. It also produces a delicious, tart apple, found in many old rural
homestead sites.
Package of 20 seeds $2.50
D2203 GOLDEN YELLOW PAPAYA. CARICA PAPAYA.
A tropical-looking tree that bears the papaya fruit whose enzyme is able to digest 35
times its weight in lean meat. Excellent source of vitamin A and B.
10 seeds $1.95
D2205 MOUNTAIN PAPAYA. CARICA PUBESCENS.
A hardy papaya from the mountains that will stand cold and disease better than Golden
Papaya. Very attractive foliage.
5 seeds $2.50
D2209 CHINESE HACKBERRY. CELTIS SINENSIS.
Tree grows to 10m in cultivation. Fruits are rich orange: stone pitted.
10 seeds $2.00
SO523 CUSTARD APPLE. ANNONA.
A short deciduous tree that produces large fruits with a juicy sweet taste.
Good in containers, or outside in zone 10.
3 seeds $2.10
SO456 JAPANESE PERSIMMON. DIOSPYROS KAKI.
A very popular fruit tree from the Far East that has gained popularity in the US. Easy
to grow from seeds. Can be raised inside in tubs in the north and outside in mild
climates. The fruits are large, up to 3" across and sweet.
6 seeds $2.50
D2212 TREE TOMATO. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA.
Egg shaped reddish-yellow fruit, eaten raw or in jam. An exotic fruit and plant. Most
like to serve the fruit stewed and served as a side dish.
10 seeds $1.95
D2217 AMERICAN PERSIMMON. DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA.
A hardy tree that delivers large volumes of fruit at an early age. Fruits do not ripen
until after frost in most areas. A slice of persimmon pie is a treat to be savored.
5 seeds $1.95
D2218 GRAPE MAHONIA. MAHONIA.
Evergreen shrub with tough pinnate leaves. Flowers are yellow in dense terminal racemes
followed by grape like black-blue berries that can be made into jelly.
20 seeds $1.95
D2219 RUSSIAN OLIVE. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA.
Although its fruits are used in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after
for its white shoots and silver undersides of leaves.
5 seeds $1.95
D2220 HONEY LOCUSTS. GLEDITSIA.
This tree is cultivated for its golden fern-like foliage. The pulp is sweet and thus
the name. The pods are often fermented to make beer or to feed to livestock.
10 seeds $2.50
D2222 SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE. MALUS BACCATA.
This tree is grown for both its fruit and its ornamental value. Fruits are red or
yellow and about 1 cm in size. Also called Flowering Crabapple. Very hardy and easy to
grow.
20 seeds $1.95
D2225 RUSSIAN MULBERRY TREE. MORUS ALBA.
This tree is grown for its abundance of fruit as well as its ornamental value. Its most
important use however, is probably its leaves as a source of food for silkworms.
50 seeds $1.95
D2226 BLACK MULBERRY. MORUS NIGRA.
A heavy fruiter like the Russian Mulberry but is preferred because it grows only a
third as tall and is easier to harvest. Great pies and wine can be made from the fruit.
50 seeds $1.95
D2228 COMMON OLIVE, Olea europaea.
A most useful tree that can be grown in any temperate climate. It also can be grown in
containers. The tree itself is attractive and usually becomes gnarled with age. It bears
the olive of commerce that reach up to 1½" in dia. and are filled with oil. The
flowers are tiny and yellow, the foliage a light grey-green.
5 seeds $2.50
D2249 CAROB TREE. CERATONIA.
An evergreen tree that grows to 50 ft. Grows well in dry soils. The edible pods can be
made into flour, which makes delicious candies, cakes, pastries and drinks.
5 seeds $1.95
1A030 CHINESE JUJUBE. ZIZYPHUS.
The tree has a weeping ornamental growth pattern. The fruits are smooth and round like
an apple and can be eaten right off the tree. Very high in vitamin C. Very fragrant
flowers.
5 seeds $1.95
D2267 POMEGRANATE. PUNICA.
A very decorative ornamental that has a pleasant tasting fruit. It has vermilion red
flowers and small glossy leaves.
20 seeds $1.95
D2285 STRAWBERRY TREE. Arbutus.
A beautiful evergreen tree that is very attractive. The strawberry shaped fruits make a
stimulating wine.
10 seeds $1.95
D2289 HAWAIIAN SOLO PAPAYA. Carcia.
A very desirable sweet strain of papaya that has a sweet firm pulp of pink/orange
color. The Solo name is derived from one fruit being a meal in itself. An average fruit
will weigh up to 1 1/2 lbs. Best grown outside in warm climates, but can be raised inside.
6 seeds $1.95
D2291 WAIMANOLO PAPAYA. Carica waimanolo.
A compact variety that can bear fruit when only 4 ft. tall . Has sweet flavored
orange/yellow fruits. The flowers are small white and very fragrant. The average fruit is
2 lb. The best variety for growing inside.
6 seeds $1.95
NW32 HORSERADISH TREE. MORINGA.
The roots of this attractive fern-like tree can be used to make horseradish. The roots
of the tree are ground and used to make a horseradish like spice, and the seeds can be
eaten roasted. Grows to about 30 ft. but can be container raised inside.
5 seeds $3.50
D2297 PEPINO TREE. SOLANUM MURICATUM.
A shrubby plant growing to 3 ft. that produces fruit that resembles a cream colored
egg. The fruit has a slightly sweet taste, very good for salads or stews.
5 seeds $1.95
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