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Rare collectible! Devil Palm, Ruffle Palm, Spine Palm.
Very tasty coconut-like nuts! Good palm for semi-shade garden.
This very different dwarf palm from South America, has attractive spines all over it and fabulous, gracefully arching leaves, covered with white powder, with long, wavy, closely- spaced leaflets. The fragrant flowers produce clusters of red fruit making it ideal for conservatory or a warmer garden where it can actually stand occasional, but not hard freezing. A solitary, showy spiny small tree. In the wild it grows 9-15 feet tall with a stem diameter of 2-4 inches. The epicarp and mesocarp of the fruit are rich in carotene and are eaten in Colombia, while the seeds are eaten raw or used to make candles.

European Holistic Medicinal Plant. Callisia fragrans is a low growing plant that has waxy leaves that have a slight purplish color underneath, reminding maize with alternating placement on its stem. Green leaves that will turn purplish at the edges when placed in strong light. It has small, white fragrant flowers arranged in clusters of three. This is a good groundcover for mild, moderately dry climates, as well as a nice container or hanging basket plant. With a good care Callissia fragrans can reach more than 3 feet high as an indoor plant. In this case you need to make a support to it that the plant wouldn't broken under its own weight.
It is not only a decoration plant, it has wide medicinal use in Europe. Active biological substances that are in Callissia fragrans can struggle with any types of infections, stimulate metabolic processes, strengthen immunity and circulatory system, has positive influence on growths. Substances from steroid group contained in Callissia fragrans give it these wonderful possibilities.

Double Red is a classic tropical hibiscus known for its rich, velvety red flowers and continuous bloom. Each blossom is fully double, made up of many overlapping petals that form a lush, ruffled bloom about 4 inches across. The deep red color stays consistent even in full sun, creating a striking display against the glossy green foliage.
This variety is one of the most dependable and easy-to-grow tropical hibiscus types. It flowers freely through the warm months and can bloom almost year-round in frost-free climates. Like most hibiscus, each individual bloom lasts only a day, but new buds open daily, keeping the shrub in near-constant color.
Double Red grows into a dense, rounded shrub about 4-6 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide. It's ideal for hedges, accents, or large containers on patios and pool decks. Plants perform best in full sun with regular watering and rich, well-drained soil. Feed monthly during the growing season to encourage continuous flowering.
This time-tested hibiscus is a true garden classic, combining vivid color, strong growth, and reliable performance. Its full, double blooms and intense red tone make it one of the most popular hibiscus varieties ever introduced.
In TopTropicals garden this variety showed pretty strong cold tolerance (at least to light freeze) similar to cold hardy H. syriacus. It is often referred to as H. Althea, H. Amplissimus (referring to double flower), and Double Rose of Sharon. This variety is also known under names: Red Hot, Red Dragon, Super Red.

White Jade, also known as Eleuthera, is one of the most prized pineapple varieties you can grow at home - and for good reason. If you're only growing one pineapple, make it this one. Here is why:
Super sweet and low acid: White Jade has tender white flesh that's ultra-sweet with almost no acidity. The flavor is smooth and rich, far better than anything you'll find in a grocery store.
Edible core: The core is soft, juicy, and 100% edible - no waste and no tough center.
Spineless leaves: Unlike most pineapples, White Jade has soft, spineless leaves, making it much easier and safer to handle.
Compact and container-friendly: It stays small, perfect for pots, patios, or tight garden spaces.
Backyard hero, not for shipping: This variety bruises easily, so it's rarely seen in stores - but perfect for home gardeners who want top-tier taste.
Tropical beauty + fast fruiting: With its blue-green foliage and striking fruit, it's ornamental as well as productive. Expect fruit in as little as 18-24 months with good care.
Although often mistaken as a Hawaiian variety, White Jade actually originated in Eleuthera, Bahamas. It thrives in warm climates and rewards gardeners with a sweet, low-acid treat unlike any commercial pineapple. It is grown in Hawaii now, especially by backyard gardeners and small farms, because it does so well there.

Read more about Pineapple: The most luscious Hospitality Fruit: Pineapple.

Carambola (Starfruit) var Arkin. One of the leading commercial cultivars with 4-5" long fruit with small wings. Bright yellow to yellow-orange skin and flesh. Flesh is firm, very sweet, and juicy with few seeds.
Small symmetrical tree. Fruits very prolifically. Fruit is star-shaped when cut across the middle. It has a sweet, watery, slightly acid, pleasant tasting pulp. Eaten fresh, in salads, as garnishes, in drinks or preserved. Mature trees may survive light frost but young trees must be protected from frost and especially - wind. The plant will fruit in container even when in small size (2-3 ft). Season: August - March.

Weeping red Bottlebrush. Callistemon citrinus (Melaleuca citrina). Medium size tree with arching or weeping stems and showy bright red flowers. Cold tolerant, drought resistant. Fast growing, great solution for privacy planting.
Learn more: How to grow Bottle brush trees.

Sapodilla Oxkutzcab (or Ox) - "gigantic sapodilla" - is originally from Oxkutzcab (Yucatan). Extremely large (up to 28 oz), roundish fruit with speckled, light-colored skin. Flesh is brown, with excellent taste. Heavily productive tree. Producing heavy crops from May to September.

Jamaica Tea flower (Karkade, Roselle) - "Agua de Flor de Jamaica", also called agua de Jamaica and rosa de Jamaica, is popular in Jamaica, Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America and the Caribbean. It is one of beverages made from fresh juices or extracts. It is served chilled, and in Jamaica this drink is a tradition on Christmas, served with fruit cake or potato pudding.
In Panama both the flowers and the drink are called saril (a derivative of the Jamaican word sorrel).
In the United States, hibiscus tea was popularized as "Red Zinger". Flowers are used to make a cold or hot tea sweetened with sugar. There has been some Medical studies which indicate that it lowers high blood pressure and also has diuretic effects. The flavor is on the tart side similar to a cranberry juice. In Mexico, it is also used for granites, ice pops and sangria.

Cotton Candy - Mallow Hibiscus flowers open pure white and change color over a three-day period until they are deep pink and then as they die assume a dark "blue-pink" hue. The three distinct colors appear on the bush simultaneously as the blooms color cycle independent of one another. Quite large blossoms are up to 5 inches across!

Olive variety Arbequina, self-pollinating, adapts well to subtropical conditions (for example, Central and South-West Florida). This is the one of most useful trees in the world - Olive tree, originated in Mediterranean. Slow growing trees are extremely long-lived and tolerant of drought, salinity and almost total neglect, and so have been reliable producers of food and oil for thousands of years.
Read more about Olive tree: How to make your Olive tree grow faster.

Rheedia edulis, Lemon Drop Mangosteen, Cherry Mangosteen. Looking for a fun, tropical addition to your small garden or patio? Garcinia edulis might just be the perfect fit!
Known as Lemon Drop Mangosteen or Madrono, this small, very slow growing tree brings both beauty and deliciousness to your rare fruit collection.
The tree is a compact, evergreen gem with glossy green leaves that look great year-round. Its small, bright yellow-orange fruits are about the size of a golf ball, with translucent white pulp inside. The taste? A refreshing burst of sweet and sour - like a lemony tropical candy!
These little fruits are not only great for snacking fresh but also make awesome juices, jams, or desserts. Plus, the tree is pretty low-maintenance - just give it some sun and water, and it's happy.

Costa Rican Guava, Cas Guava is native to Central America and known for its intensely sour taste, which makes it perfect for flavorful juices and beverages rather than eating fresh.
Cas Guava fruit is used in traditional Costa Rican drink "Agua de Cas," a refreshing blend of cas juice, water, and sugar.
Cas Guava fruit is packed with vitamin C: about four times more vitamin C than a typical orange, making it an excellent immune booster. It's also rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
Cas guava tree is pretty hardy, thriving in poor soils and resisting pests and diseases.
Learn more about Cas Guava.

Produces wonderful tasting fruit as does the others in the Cavendish sub-group. A vigorous grower with wide green leaves. One of the more common grown varieties in the USA. This particular cultivar has found great flavor in Florida as a backyard banana because of its ability to reliably produce fruit with a minimum of care by the homeowner. Cavendish are the most common variety of bananas grown by the hobbyist. The variety is very hardy and produces very large heads of fruit. The dwarf variety, which grows to 8 feet, is the most common backyard variety. The fruit is excellent tasting and can remain on the plant until ripe.

Florigon is a fiberless, disease resistant, early season cultivar that is extremely popular with dooryard growers for its quality, consistency, and precocity. The flesh is firm with a deep yellow color and mild flavor. The fruit ripens from late May-July. See more info about Mango varieties.

Alampur Baneshan is a classic South Indian dessert mango prized for its bold, complex flavor and excellent eating quality. The fruit is large (typically 14-16 oz), oblong with a slight curve, and stays green even when fully ripe, often covered in distinctive corky lenticels. Best harvested mature green and ripened off the tree, it develops a rich, multi-layered profile - deeply sweet with resinous, spicy undertones typical of traditional Indian mangoes. Trees are productive and well-suited for container culture, making it a true "condo mango." A rare variety outside India, it's a standout choice for collectors and experienced mango lovers who appreciate intense, old-world flavor.
See more info about Mango varieties.

Very rare white powder-puff. Large bushy shrub with spectacular white flowers during spring-summer. The plant is relatively cold hardy. Fast growing.

Tropic Beauty is a reliable low-chill peach bred for warm climates like Florida, performing well in Zones 9-10. It requires only about 150 chill hours, making it a dependable producer even after mild winters.
The fruit is medium-sized with striking purple-red skin and yellow-orange flesh inside. Flavor is excellent - sweet, juicy, and classic peach. It ripens early, typically around mid-May, giving you one of the first fresh fruits of the season.
This variety is self-pollinating, so a single tree will produce fruit. The tree is vigorous and productive, and benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage strong harvests. In spring, it also adds ornamental value with soft pink blossoms.
Grafted trees ensure earlier fruiting and consistent quality.
A great choice if you want real peaches in a subtropical garden - easy to grow, early to fruit, and very rewarding.

Low-Chill Peach. Medium to large size round fruit, red outside / yellow inside. It requires about 150 of chill hours. Perfect for lower Zone 9. Firm flesh, excellent flavor, ripens mid-May. Self-pollinating.

Peach tree UF One (UF Sun) is very low-chill Peach. Needs only 100-150 chill-hours, so it can be grown in zone 10. Fruit are medium-large, and the trees regularly bear large crops of marketable fruit. UFOne fruits are very firm with yellow flesh and semi-clingstone pits. Early season peach designed to flourish in warm climates. Red-yellow skin with very sweet yellow flesh. Ripens early-May. Self-pollinating.

Medinilla has bright pink flowers and can be grown as a small shrub or a potted plant. Very tropical-looking exotic plant.

Low-chill Peach. Needs only 200 chill hours. Red-yellow skin with very sweet non-melting yellow flesh. Ripens mid-May. Self-pollinating.

Lady of the night. Medium size bush with large white or cream-colored flowers, which are very fragrant after dark. Shade tolerant plant, can be grown in container and as indoor plant. Can take some freeze for short time.

Simmonds avocado is South Florida most popular early season avocado.
See avocado varieties chart.

Tropical Barbie Pink. Considered by many to be one of the best guavas for the home garden. This highly productive cultivar produces pear-shaped, yellow skinned guavas with thick, pink flesh. Lower in pectin than other varieties, this variety is superior for eating out-of-hand or processing into juice. In spite of its common name, the tree is cold hardy for a tropical fruit. Very reliable, heavy producer. Will fruit in container.
Ruby Supreme and Barbie Pink guava are very similar, but Barbie pink is much larger and not as dark of a pink color.

See photo of fruiting plant in container.

Winter Mexican variety is one of most cold hardy varieties, Guatemalan x Mexican origin. Mature trees may withstand temperatures in the mid 20s. Oblong fruit, 12 to 18 Oz, thick green skin, medium seed. Tree bears in December-January. Very vigorous tree, bears heavily and regularly.
See avocado varieties chart.