Tropical & Exotic Fruits:
Tree Fruits
• Cherimoya – Creamy, custard-like texture with hints of banana and pineapple
• Loquat – Tangy-sweet, apricot-like flavor; great ornamental tree
• Minnie Royal & Royal Lee Cherries – Sweet cherries adapted to mild winters
• Tropic Snow Peach & Desert Delight Nectarine – Designed for warm climates
• Sapote (White, Black, Mamey) – Rich, pudding-like flesh; black sapote tastes like chocolate!
• Guava (multiple varieties) – Tropical aroma, sweet-tart flavor; excellent for hedges
• Mango – Select dwarf or grafted varieties for better success inland
• Lychee & Longan – Sweet, juicy, and floral; require warmth and humidity
• Starfruit (Carambola) – Crisp and juicy with a mild citrus flavor
• Pomegranate – Drought-tolerant and vibrant; great for fall harvests
• Passionfruit (Purple & Yellow) – Aromatic, tangy pulp; grows on vigorous vines
• Jaboticaba – Grape-like fruit that grows directly on the trunk—visually stunning!
Fruit on Vines or Shrubs
• Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) – Grows on cactus-like vines; magenta or white flesh varieties
• Passionfruit – Fast-growing vine with fragrant flowers and tangy fruit
• Goji Berry – Hardy shrub with antioxidant-rich berries
• Mulberry – Sweet, blackberry-like fruit; great for shade and wildlife
Citrus & Subtropical Hybrids
• Kumquat – Eat whole, peel and all; perfect for container gardening
• Calamansi – Filipino lime with a sweet-tart punch
• Finger Lime – “Caviar” citrus pearls; prized in gourmet cuisine
• Yuzu – Aromatic Japanese citrus used in sauces and cocktails
Unique Additions
• Banana (Dwarf Cavendish, Ice Cream, Manzano) – Best in protected microclimates
• Papaya – Fast-growing but frost-sensitive; ideal for warm pockets
• Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) – Edible flowers and fruit with tropical flair
• Tamarillo (Tree Tomato) – Bold flavor, great for chutneys and sauces