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