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Akee (Ackee) - rare fruit tree, hard to find National fruit of Jamaica. Delicious when fried! This showy fruit is a close relative of Lychee, Longan, and Rambutan. The tree is easy in cultivation, fast growing and can be maintained compact. It is not bugsy or picky about soil/water conditions, and is relatively cold tolerant for being a tropical tree. You can find delicious akee meals only in Jamaican restaurants. But no need to search for it - grow your own tree, it can't be easier. It will start fruiting for you the next season, you don't have to wait long. Sometimes it fruits twice a year! However remember, the fruit is used as a vegetable, and is not eaten raw. It must be picked AT THE RIGHT TIME after the fruit has opened naturally so the flesh is fully exposed to light, otherwise it is poisonous. When the fruit has "yawned", discard the seeds (or better plant them to grow more trees - to share with your friends!). The arils, while still fresh and firm, are best parboiled in salted water or milk and then lightly fried in butter. Then they are really delicious. Just add Bacon to complete your meal! Somewhat cold-hardy once established.
See Articles about Akee:
What is Akee?
Akee Tree.
Watch the video: How to cook perfect Akee?

The Black Dragon has the most awesome dark upright leaves stunningly black! Anthurium Black Dragon is a rare, exotic hybrid known for its deep, dark foliage that looks almost painted in ink. A standout in the "dark foliage" group, it's prized by collectors for its dramatic, gothic beauty. Its leaves shift from greenish-maroon in low light to nearly jet black in bright filtered light, offering a magical, ever-changing display. Instead of bright flowers, it features a sleek brown spadix and spathe, followed by eye-catching red berries. Though it looks otherworldly, this tropical plant is surprisingly tough and grows steadily with the right humidity. A true collector's hybrid, not found in the wild.
Learn more about Black Dragon Anthurium:
Why every collector wants the Gothic Black Dragon Anthurium.

Black Prince fruit is ellipsoid elongated, medium to large size, 16-36 oz, dark green, turning black when ripe, smooth to slightly pebbly. Oil content, 4-9%; seed medium size, tight in cavity; harvested mid-August to mid-September.
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Black Prince fruit is ellipsoid elongated, medium to large size, 16-36 oz, dark green, turning black when ripe, smooth to slightly pebbly. Oil content, 4-9%; seed medium size, tight in cavity; harvested mid-August to mid-September.
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Black Prince fruit is ellipsoid elongated, medium to large size, 16-36 oz, dark green, turning black when ripe, smooth to slightly pebbly. Oil content, 4-9%; seed medium size, tight in cavity; harvested mid-August to mid-September.
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Black Prince fruit is ellipsoid elongated, medium to large size, 16-36 oz, dark green, turning black when ripe, smooth to slightly pebbly. Oil content, 4-9%; seed medium size, tight in cavity; harvested mid-August to mid-September.
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Pollock is an excellent eating early season avocado from South Florida. It is a West Indian variety. The fruit can weigh 18 to 40 oz. It is pear shaped with smooth skin and available in July until late September. Pollock avocados usually are not grown for commercial use because of their size and tend to produce a small harvest, although the taste is excellent.
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Black pepper. Grow your own spice! Pepper is cultivated since millennia. While black and white pepper were already known in antiquity, but green pepper (and even more, red pepper) is a recent invention. Black pepper, grown in Southern India since more than two thousand years, has always been much valued all over the world. Pungent and aromatic. The pungency is strongest in white pepper and weakest in green pepper, while black and green pepper are more aromatic than the white one. Moderate growing vine that can be grown on a trellis. Prefers shade to semi-shade.
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Grafted Black Sapote, Chocolate Pudding Fruit, Black/Chocolate Persimmon. One of the most exotic tropical fruit, sweet black pulp tastes like chocolate pudding. Cold tolerant to light freeze, flood tolerant. Fast growing tree, heavy producer. Grafted trees will start fruiting this year or next year.

Matts Giant Grafted Black Sapote, Chocolate Pudding Fruit, Black/Chocolate Persimmon.
The cultivar Matt's Giant is prized for its exceptionally large fruit, often weighing 1.5 to 2 lb (16-32 oz), with some reaching up to 2.5 lb (40 oz). The fruit is globe-shaped, light green, and stays attractive even when ripe. When fully mature, the flesh turns dark brown with a creamy, custard-like texture and a mild, sweet flavor reminiscent of chocolate pudding. It is usually seedless or contains very few seeds.
Matt's Giant is self-fertile, reliably setting fruit without the need for a pollinator. Its relatively low moisture content makes it excellent for baking, especially for black sapote bread, or as a substitute in banana-based recipes. In Florida, the tree grows into a medium-sized specimen about 25-30 ft tall with an oblong canopy. It is highly productive, bearing fruit every year.
This exotic tropical fruit tree produces sweet black pulp that tastes like chocolate pudding, is cold-tolerant to light frost, and can withstand flooding. It is a fast-growing, heavy producer, and grafted trees often begin fruiting within the first or second year.

Adenium arabicum Black is a rare and striking form of desert rose prized for its unusually dark caudex and compact bonsai-like structure. The thick, rounded base develops a deep brown to almost black tone with a smooth, slightly glossy surface, giving the plant a sculptural appearance that immediately draws attention.
Short, sturdy branches emerge from the caudex and gradually form a well-balanced crown, making this variety particularly suitable for bonsai-style cultivation. Even young plants already show a miniature tree character, with strong structure and dramatic proportions.
The foliage adds another attractive feature. The leaves are thick, glossy, and deep green, forming neat clusters along the tips of the branches. Their shiny surface contrasts beautifully with the dark caudex below, creating a bold and elegant look even when the plant is not in bloom.
Because of its rare coloration and natural bonsai form, Adenium arabicum Black is highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate unusual caudex shapes and compact desert rose varieties.

This Adenium hybrid is one of the most interesting black-flowered varieties. The deep, dark red petals feature a bright coral center and are bordered by an almost black edge. As the flower ages, the colors shift from vibrant red to dark red, eventually deepening to a nearly black hue. The dramatic color transitions make it a captivating and unique flower, adding a touch of mystery and elegance to your garden.

Black Butterfly is a stunning Adenium hybrid from Thailand, featuring a deep purple flower that darkens to almost black as it matures. The flower is accented with a delicate light pink border along the edge, adding a striking contrast. A truly spectacular and unique bloom!

Adenium Black Dragon is one of the most dramatic and mysterious desert rose varieties. Its large, velvety flowers open in deep crimson red so dark they appear almost black in certain light. The petals are broad and smooth with a rich, saturated texture that gives the bloom a luxurious, almost velvet-like appearance.
At the center, the flower folds inward into a darker whirl of petals, adding depth and intensity to the bloom. The contrast between the glowing ruby red edges and the nearly black center creates a powerful visual effect, reminiscent of fire glowing within darkness.
True to its name, Black Dragon has a bold, commanding presence. When in bloom, it feels almost mythical - a rare flower with the dramatic elegance and power of a legendary creature. This variety makes a striking centerpiece in your adenium collection.

This Adenium hybrid, Black Rahu, features a stunning double flower with a vibrant crimson center and deep purple petals that swirl into almost black hues. The wide border adds an extra layer of drama to the flower, creating a striking contrast. This bold and mysterious flower will be a standout in your garden, offering a captivating and dynamic look.

This Adenium hybrid, Black Sheep, truly lives up to its name with its unique, dark appearance. The deep, almost black petals surround a bright center, making it the "black sheep" of the family - standing out in a dramatic and unexpected way. With its mysterious beauty and striking contrast, this flower is a true standout in your garden.
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Black colored adeniums start as reddish color buds, flower opens as red-black and darkens as matures. See picture of stages: darkening of black adenium flower.

This Adenium hybrid, Black Swan, stands out with its deep, dark petals that almost appear black with a hint of dark red near the center. The ruffled edges give the flower a full, dramatic look, and the light-colored center adds a striking contrast. With its mysterious and bold appearance, it's a true beauty that will stand out as the black swan of your garden.
Black colored adeniums start as reddish color buds, flower opens as red-black and darkens as matures. See picture of stages: darkening of black adenium flower.

Black Widow (sometimes misspelled as Black Window) features deep, dark petals that fade to rich red at the edges, creating a dramatic, almost sinister appearance. The flower's intricate ruffled edges and bold colors make it stand out with a mysterious allure, much like its namesake. A striking and captivating addition to your garden, this bloom is both powerful and elegant.
Black colored adeniums start as reddish color buds, flower opens as red-black and darkens as matures. See picture of stages: darkening of black adenium flower.

This Adenium hybrid, Ploysai, features lovely creamy pink petals with soft yellow tones blending around the edges. The flower's layers create a full and elegant appearance, with a gentle gradient effect that adds to its charm. A graceful and vibrant bloom, perfect for brightening up your garden!

Black Surinam Cherry, Pitanga var. Black Star, or Lolita. Black fruited Surinam Cherry starts as red and turns black as it ripens.
It has exceptional flavor. The plant is vigorous and ready to fruit the same year. The fruit is very sweet, without aftertaste, large 1-1.2 inch, very juicy. Reliable producer. Hard-to-find. The tree is upright, freely branching.
These cherries are cold hardy and can take short periods of frost. Once established, the plant can withstand upper 20's without damage. The seedlings come true to seed.
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Learn more: Surinam Cherry Lolita and Bermuda Christmas Pie

Black Surinam Cherry, Pitanga var. Black Star, or Lolita. Black fruited Surinam Cherry starts as red and turns black as it ripens.
It has exceptional flavor. The plant is vigorous and ready to fruit the same year. The fruit is very sweet, without aftertaste, large 1-1.2 inch, very juicy. Reliable producer. Hard-to-find. The tree is upright, freely branching.
These cherries are cold hardy and can take short periods of frost. Once established, the plant can withstand upper 20's without damage. The seedlings come true to seed.
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Learn more: Surinam Cherry Lolita and Bermuda Christmas Pie

Beer's Black Figs are medium sized with outstanding flavor. A reddish pink interior and a violet skin. Beers Black cultivar is somewhat similar to Violet de Bordeaux in overall flavor, and to some people has even better characteristics. Rated to zone 7 and potentially to zone 6, so many homes can enjoy growing this cultivar outdoors year round. The health benefits of your homegrown figs are an added plus; they are high in Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium. If you love delicious, healthy treats... Fresh figs are a natural choice!
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. Trees are very sensitive to frost when actively growing, but can withstand 10F when dormant.
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Fragrance, color, and hummingbirds - all in one tree! Lonchocarpus violaceus - Lilac Tree, Dotted Lancepod, Chaperno - Small evergreen tree with a fast-growing, dense canopy. Produces lilac-fragrant, lavender, showy flowers. Looking for a fast-growing, elegant tree with year-round beauty and seasonal magic? Lilac Tree is a fragrant fountain of color! It forms a graceful, fountain-like shape with lush, architectural foliage. In late summer and fall, this tree bursts into fragrant lavender to purple-blue blooms that fill the air with a scent reminiscent of lilac. Butterflies and hummingbirds flock to the flowers, bringing your garden to life. Long, slender seed pods follow, adding unique texture. Whether you're after fast growth, tropical charm, or simply a breathtaking flowering tree, the Lilac Tree checks all the boxes - graceful, fragrant, and irresistible.

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower, Black Tacca. Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".

Plants may be in bloom at the time of purchase. Because flowers can be delicate and may not travel well, blooms are removed before shipping. Plants are well established and, with proper care, will bloom again soon.

Showy chocolate color slightly fragrant flowers. Large plant, blooming size.