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Loquat Gold Nugget has extra large sweet fruit. Very cold hardy fruit tree, easy to grow, drought tolerant, fast growing. Fruit are large size, yellow orange flesh, mildly sweet with very small seed inside. In Florida fruit ripens in late February-March. Fruit is great for eating fresh or making jam.
More about Loquat:
- Article
- Video
- PDF download. Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes. (from Tropical Treasures Magazine).

Sapodilla Hasya - extra large, football-shaped fruit native to Mexico where it is the number one commercial cultivar grown. The fruit is of excellent eating quality and it has a reddish hue throughout the pulp. The tree is a large upright grower, and it is a prolific producer of large fruit that typically weigh thirteen ounces. The fruit ripens from November to June.

This Sapodilla variety Thai Brownie was originally brought by TopTropicals from Thailand in 2005. Fruit is oval, medium size, and very sweet. The tree is a heavy producer.
These plants are 3 year seedlings.

Sapodilla Prolific, heavy producer. The Prolific has smooth pinkish-tan flesh when ripe. The fruits are round to conical and are long and broad, they tend to loose much of the furry texture on the skin when they are ripe. Trees are heavy bearers. Variety was originated as a seedling grown at the Agricultural Research and Education Center, Homestead, and released in 1941.

Yuca root, Cassava, Manihot, Tapioca, Manioc. A tropical root vegetable, grown as a shrub in temperate zones of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, that is harvested for its root and leaves. High in starch, it is a plant that contains low levels of protein in the root and high levels in the green leaves. At times, it is mistakenly referred to as Yucca, which is a non-edible plant from the Agave plant family.
Read more:
Yuca root, Cassava, Manihot, Tapioca... Food and Beauty
Yuca Fries Recipe: Food from your garden

Super Thai variety is crispy, fruit is very large, over 35-50 lb on average. Thai favorite.

Valencia Pride mango is a classic Florida variety, a Haden seedling selected in 1941, known for its impressive size, beauty, and reliable production. The fruit is large and elongated with a characteristic S-shape, developing a vibrant blend of yellow, orange, and red blush when ripe. Flesh is deep orange, fiberless to nearly fiberless, juicy, and sweet with a classic tropical mango flavor.
The tree is very vigorous and fast-growing, quickly becoming large, making it ideal as a shade tree in spacious yards. It is a heavy producer and shows good performance in Florida conditions, with some cold tolerance once established. A standout variety for its size, productivity, and striking fruit appearance.
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Rare variety of Tropical Guava from Indonesia. Round fruit with white flesh.

Van Dyke is an eye catching Florida cultivar which enjoys wide acceptance throughout Europe. The fiberless fruit has a rich sweet flavor that is both spicy and sweet. Its excellent disease resistance is complemented by exceptional color. The original tree grew from a seed likely planted in the 1930s on the property of Mrs. Madeline Van Dyke in Miami, Florida. For decades the parentage of 'Van Dyke' was unknown, though a 2005 pedigree analysis estimated that Haden was the likely parent. The fruit is of oval shape with a rounded base and a bluntly pointed apex. Most fruit will also contain a small lateral beak. They average under a pound at maturity, with smooth yellow skin color and bright red blush. The flesh is yellow with minimal fiber, and has a rich and sweet flavor and aroma. It contains a monoembryonic seed. The fruit typically ripen from June to July in Florida, and production is considered to be good. Van Dyke is moderately fungus resistant.
Van Dyke trees are vigorous growers with open, spreading canopies.
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This Indian / Indo-Chinese hybrid fruits consistently every year. It is a Haden seedling, and much like the Haden it is a Florida favorite. It has a very attractive appearance with a mild, very sweet flavor. The fruit is virtually fiberless. Excellent eating quality, consistent production, and effortless to grow. It is easy to determine when to pick because the fruit will turn yellow at its base. Relatively cold hardy variety. The seed is elongated.
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Carambola, local Florida variety Possum Gold large, round fruit, very sweet and juicy.
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.

Fig Tree - light skinned variety: Ischia. Light skinned, with strawberry colored pulp, very sweet and rich. Ripens early. An easy to grow fruit tree, tolerates freeze.
Figs are prized for their delicious fruit, which can be one to three inches in length. Most fruits are borne from early summer to late fall on new growth, and the fruits generally mature very quickly. The lovely lobed green leaves make it valuable in the landscape even without its fruit. They are very large, prominently veined and deeply lobed and may be 8 to 10 inches long. The fig makes a splendid patio or indoor plant that grows with little attention, save for constantly moist soil and bright light. Prefers alkaline, well-drained soil, but can tolerate wet conditions (waterlogging). Trees are very sensitive to frost when actively growing, but can withstand 10F when dormant.
Compact tree, very popular for pot culture.
See article about this fruit tree.

Fig Tree - dark fruit Magnolia variety. A hardy and easy to grow fruit tree, tolerates freeze. Bronze color fruit, with brown amber pulp. Sweet rich flavor, excellent fresh quality.
Figs are prized for their delicious fruit, which can be one to three inches in length, violet, brown or black. Most fruits are borne from early summer to late fall on new growth, and the fruits generally mature very quickly. The lovely lobed green leaves make it valuable in the landscape even without its fruit. They are very large, prominently veined and deeply lobed and may be 8 to 10 inches long. The fig makes a splendid patio or indoor plant that grows with little attention, save for constantly moist soil and bright light. Prefers alkaline, well-drained soil, but can tolerate wet conditions (waterlogging). Trees are very sensitive to frost when actively growing, but can withstand 10F when dormant.
See article about this fruit tree.

Unusual color for tropics - Deep Sapphire! Blue Ginger is a wonderful, tropical-looking plant which resembles ginger in growth and habit. It is a great addition for a shade garden, can be grown as a container and indoor plant. In warm environment, the plant is evergreen and doesn't go dormant.

A fiberless selection from Central America having firm, juicy flesh. Excellent and can easily be kept to small stature.
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Cushman is an excellent mid to late season mango that resembles a grapefruit in size, shape, and color. The flesh is bright orange, smooth, creamy, somewhat pineapple-like flavor and completely fiberless. Although the tree is not the most aesthetically pleasing due to poor disease resistance, one bite will make you drop the axe. One of the best tasting fruit!
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Lemon Zest (27-1) Mango - this unique variety has excellent sweet citrus flavor - hence the name. Everyone who tastes this fruit loves it!
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Also called: Phimsen Mun. If you like green mangoes, you will love this one! As with many Thai mangoes, this variety must be eaten green to fully enjoy its unique apple-like qualities. It has a crunchy, crisp texture with a pleasantly tart taste. Pick when the fruit are full-sized and green, before they ripen. For the truly different taste, try the fruit with salt and Cayenne pepper.
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Pram Kai Mai (or Brahm Kai Meu) - exotic variety from Thailand, fruit similar to Nam Doc Mai, eaten green (sweet, crispy) or ripe (yellow color)
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Val Carrie mango (Valcarrie) is a Florida hybrid of Valencia Pride and Carrie, combining strong growth with excellent eating quality. The fruit is medium to large, with yellow to golden skin when ripe. Flesh is deep orange, completely fiberless, and very aromatic, delivering a rich, sweet flavor with a hint of classic Carrie spice, balanced by a smoother, more approachable profile.
Trees are vigorous and fast-growing, producing well under Florida conditions. This variety typically ripens mid-season (June-July), helping fill the main mango harvest window. A great choice for growers who want large, high-quality fruit with bold flavor on a productive tree.
It's considered a vigorous grower, leaning more toward the Valencia Pride side in tree habit. Manageable with pruning, best as a backyard tree with space.
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The Hass (Haas) avocado is dark-colored with a rough and bumpy skin. Will turn black when ripe while other varieties remain green.
See avocado varieties chart. This is Florida Hass variety, which does well in hot and humid climate, unlike California Hass, which prefers dry climate

Also called "First Love" (sometimes misspelled as YAshioka), this cultivar is one of the darkest green of all gardenias, it has a 3 to 5 inch bloom so perfect, it looks artificial. It was developed by Tadaoki Yoshioka while he lived in Hawaii, and he later brought it to Florida when he moved to Ft. Lauderdale with his family in 1954. The gardenia was named after his daughter, Aimee (Aimee Hironaka), who died in a plane crash in Dallas on August 2, 1985 (Delta Flight 191). Aimee gardenia grows openly and upright and blooms twice a year and slightly later than others. Flower Size 3 - 5".
See picture of flower,
page about gardenias, their cultivation and varieties.
See picture of actual plant for sale (1-2013).

Desert Rose Flamingo Glow is a dazzling Top Tropicals everblooming hybrid (A. arabicum x A. obesum) with soft pink blooms that glow like a flamingo at sunset, gradually deepening in color as they age - from delicate blush to rich rose with darker splashes that light up the petals. Compact and easy to grow, this variety has a naturally dwarf habit and forms a beautifully rounded caudex, making it perfect for containers or bonsai-style displays. A living jewel that glows brighter with time! The 2 mother plants we have in 7 gal pots are in bloom most of the time, almost year around, except for the dormancy period. These two stunning adeniums cross-pollinated and have produced seeds, and their offspring are now already blooming! These well-sized 3 year old seedlings have inherited the same vibrant, glowing color as their parents.
See picture of the actual size of plants for sale (sizes vary).
See picture of the mature plant in 5 gal pot (4 years old) and picture of flower. The plants we have for sale are 3-5 years old, in 1-2 gal pots, with large caudex, some already bloomed!