Tropical & Exotic Fruits:

Tree Fruits & Edible Plants

Stone & Tropical 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

• Mulberries – Black, Persian, Riviera Eastern, Phils White, Florida Giant, Pakistan Purple

• 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

• Jaboticaba – Grape-like fruit that grows directly on the trunk—visually stunning

• Passionfruit (Purple, Yellow, Red) – Aromatic, tangy pulp; grows on vigorous vines

• Banana (Dwarf Cavendish, Ice Cream, Manzano, Mysore, Red Jamaican) – Best in protected microclimates

• Papaya (Solo, Sunrise, Babaco) – 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

• Figs (Celeste, Panache, Black Mission, Ventura) – Sweet and ornamental

• Persimmons (Fuyu, Hachiya) – Autumnal richness with vibrant foliage

• Plums & Peaches (Santa Rosa, Red Baron, Sauzee King) – Juicy and sun-loving

• Apples (Anna, Fuji, Pink Lady, Dorsett Golden) – Low-chill varieties for coastal climates

• Cherries (Sweet, Capulin, Surinam, Brazilian) – Adapted for mild winters and tropical zones

• Quince & Pears (Warren, D’Anjou) – Fragrant and elegant additions

• Jackfruit & Ice Cream Bean – Exotic, large-fruited trees for warm microclimates

• Jujube (Chinese Date) – Hardy and honey-sweet

• Kei-Apple & Carissa (Natal Plum) – Unique subtropical hedging options

• Ceriman (Monstera deliciosa) – Tropical flair with edible fruit

• Coffee (Kona) – For the adventurous grower

• Curry Leaf Tree – Aromatic foliage for culinary use

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

• Grapes (Concord, Muscat) – Classic vines for fresh eating or winemaking

• Kiwi (Low-chill varieties) – Fuzzy fruit with tropical zing

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

• Mexican Lime, Blood Orange, Sweet Lemon, Satsuma Tangerine – Classic citrus for warm zones

• Pummelo & Oro Blanco – Large, fragrant citrus hybrids

• Mandarins (Dom & Lee) – Sweet and easy to peel

Nut Trees & Unique Additions

• Macadamia, Almond, Chestnut, Walnut, Jojoba – Edible nuts and oils for long-term yield

• Sugar Cane (Yellow, Red, Striped) – Tropical sweetness for borders

• Ginger (Red, White, Kahili Yellow) – Edible roots and ornamental flowers

• Pepino Dulce – Melon-like fruit on compact shrubs

• Cactus Fruits (Prickly Pear, Pitahaya) – Drought-tolerant and vibrant

• Carob & Tamarind – Mediterranean and tropical flavor profiles

• Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) – Bold flavor, great for chutneys and sauces