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Zamorano variety was collected from the agriculture university in Honduras for which it is named. It is a medium to large sized fruit typically weighing 0.5-1.0 lbs. The flesh is incredibly dark red and has a sweet mild flavor. Larger fruit size is achieved with hand pollination, but this variety will set fruit on its own. This variety is versatile and can be eaten as fresh fruit, juiced for a drink, or used as a garnish.
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The Chinese Olive Tree (Canarium album) is a resilient, evergreen tree prized for its nutrient-rich fruits, medicinal properties, and centuries-old role in traditional Asian wellness and cuisine. The tree thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, mature trees tolerating light frost. This fruit celebrated for over 2,000 years in Asia for its unique taste and exceptional health benefits. Rich in essential amino acids, beneficial fatty acids, vitamins, and high-quality dietary fibers, this nutritional powerhouse supports overall well-being. Its potent bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties.
The fruit of Chinese Olive is a drupe, similar to an olive or date, with a firm outer skin, a fibrous or crunchy pulp, and a hard central seed (stone). It is eaten raw, though it has a slightly astringent taste. It can be pickled, soaked in brine or sugar syrup for a sweeter, milder flavor. Dried - used as a snack or in traditional medicine. Cooked - often added to soups, stews, or stir-fried dishes for its unique texture and mild flavor. The fruit is sometimes boiled to make herbal teas, valued for their medicinal properties. Though not a true nut, its seed is sometimes roasted and eaten like an almond.

Costus fissiligulatus is an amazing new Costus from Gabon in West Africa. It has a dazzling pink trumpet flower with a yellow throat. It is very floriferous with an inflorescence of numerous flower buds on a shortish plant of 3-4 ft that stands very erect. It is an easy grower with similar growing requirements to other gingers.

Wax Jamboo, Wax Jambu, Java Apple. Pink / red fruit cultivar. Fruit is thin-skinned, shiny, pear shaped with long neck. Flesh is pink, mildly fragrant, juicy, and sweet. Usually eaten fresh mainly as a thirst quencher and in salads. Has a cooling effect which makes it useful as a summertime fruit.

Wax Jamboo, Wax Jambu, Java Apple. Green fruit variety. Juicy, sweet and crunchy. Fruit is thin-skinned, shiny, pear shaped with long neck. Flesh is white-green, mildly fragrant, juicy, and sweet. Usually eaten fresh mainly as a thirst quencher and in salads. Has a cooling effect which makes it useful as a summertime fruit.