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Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes
🏆 Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes.
# 3: Tropical Cherries: Eugenias.

  • 🍒 The most popular and easy-to-grow tropical cherries include Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata), Grumichama (Eugenia brazilensis), Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana), and Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora var. Lolita). They are all-time favorites!

  • 🍒 Growth and Versatility: Eugenias are fast-growing, compact, and versatile, thriving both in the ground and in containers.

  • 🍒 Early Fruit Production: These bushy shrubs or small trees begin producing fruit right away.

  • 🍒 Low Maintenance: They're not particular about soil, need minimal water, are pest-free, and thrive in both full sun and partial shade. Eugenias are highly heat-tolerant and can withstand cool winters, even surviving a light freeze.

  • 🍒 Fruit for All: Birds love the fruit, but don't worry - there will be plenty to go around.


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Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes
🏆 Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes.
# 3: Tropical Cherries: Eugenias.

  • 🍒 The most popular and easy-to-grow tropical cherries include Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata), Grumichama (Eugenia brazilensis), Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana), and Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora var. Lolita). They are all-time favorites!

  • 🍒 Growth and Versatility: Eugenias are fast-growing, compact, and versatile, thriving both in the ground and in containers.

  • 🍒 Early Fruit Production: These bushy shrubs or small trees begin producing fruit right away.

  • 🍒 Low Maintenance: They're not particular about soil, need minimal water, are pest-free, and thrive in both full sun and partial shade. Eugenias are highly heat-tolerant and can withstand cool winters, even surviving a light freeze.

  • 🍒 Fruit for All: Birds love the fruit, but don't worry - there will be plenty to go around.


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Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata)

Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata)

Grumichama (Eugenia brazilensis)

Grumichama (Eugenia brazilensis)

Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana)

Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana)

Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora var. Lolita)

Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora var. Lolita)

🏆 Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes.
# 3: Tropical Cherries: Eugenias.
  • 🍒 The most popular and easy-to-grow tropical cherries include Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata), Grumichama (Eugenia brazilensis), Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana), and Black Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora var. Lolita). They are all-time favorites!
  • 🍒 Growth and Versatility: Eugenias are fast-growing, compact, and versatile, thriving both in the ground and in containers.
  • 🍒 Early Fruit Production: These bushy shrubs or small trees begin producing fruit right away.
  • 🍒 Low Maintenance: They're not particular about soil, need minimal water, are pest-free, and thrive in both full sun and partial shade. Eugenias are highly heat-tolerant and can withstand cool winters, even surviving a light freeze.
  • 🍒 Fruit for All: Birds love the fruit, but don't worry - there will be plenty to go around.


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A true friend. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

👍 A true friend

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you." - Elbert Hubbard

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Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Avocado (Persea americana) fruit

Avocado (Persea americana) fruit

🏆 Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes.
# 2: Avocado Tree.
  • Avocado (Persea americana) is a must-have in any tropical or subtropical garden, along with the mango. It’s a favorite fruit known for its health benefits and superfood status.
  • Cold Hardy: Some varieties can survive temperatures below 25F, making it more cold-tolerant than mango trees.
  • Beautiful and Productive: Aside from the fruit, it's a lovely ornamental tree.
  • Grafted Varieties for Quality Fruit: Many plant enthusiasts enjoy growing Avocado from seed. Keep in mind that only grafted trees guarantee quality fruit and production right away, while seedlings take 7-8 years.
  • Growing Secrets: The avocado tree can be a bit tricky to establish. The two main secrets to successful growth are:

    • a) Good drainage
    b) Regular watering
    Avocados don’t like to dry out, but they also can’t tolerate wet feet. To ensure proper drainage, plant the tree on a raised mound (4-6 inches) and keep the soil consistently moist.
  • Compact Varieties Available: There are several compact varieties ideal for container culture, small spaces, and patios. Dwarf "Condo" varieties like Wurtz and Fuerte are perfect for containers, while semi-dwarf options such as Russell, Lila, Mexicola, Poncho, and Yamagata also perform well in smaller gardens.


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How this addictive purple took over yards in Central Florida. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Tibouchina granulosa - Glory tree

💝 How this addictive purple took over yards in Central Florida

🎏 One of the most spectacular Florida winter flowering trees, besides orchid trees, - Tibouchina granulosa - Glory tree. Almost every yard in Central Florida has this tree - this purple is addictive! When you ask the neighbors why they planted this tree, they always answer: "Everyone must have one!"

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Eyes of the house. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

😶 Eyes of the house

"Windows Cats are the eyes of a house - curtains are the lashes."

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Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Mango Keitt (Mangifera indica)

Mango Keitt (Mangifera indica)

🏆 Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes.
# 1: Mango Tree.
  • Mango trees (Mangifera indica) are a Florida garden essential, and if you own one, you're truly embracing the Sunshine State's spirit!
  • Delicious, Nutritious Fruit: Known as the "King of Fruits," packed with vitamins and fiber.
  • Fast-Growing & Low-Maintenance: Thrives with minimal water once established, and is heat-tolerant.
  • Quick Fruit Production: Grafted trees produce right away and you can expect large crops in just 2-3 years.
  • Cold Protection: Young trees need protection from frost, but mature trees handle cold better.
  • Compact Varieties Available: Dwarf "condo" mangoes are perfect for containers and smaller spaces.
  • Grafted Varieties for the Best Taste: When selecting a mango tree, be sure to choose a grafted variety for an immediate payoff of high-quality, fiberless fruit. Grafted trees will produce sweet and flavorful mangos right away, unlike seedling trees, which can take up to 7-8 years to bear fruit. Grafted mangoes are known for their rich taste, which you can find only in home gardens. Commercially grown mangos, while more durable for shipping, tend to be fibrous and less flavorful. Opting for a grafted variety ensures that you enjoy the full, vibrant sweetness of mangoes.


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What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff

What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen

Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff is very rare and beautiful variety, rare in cultivation. It is a vigorous and very fast growing bush.

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