BORGHESE GARDENS FRUIT AND NUT PLANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
D2294 MORINGA TREE. Oliefera The roots of this attractive fern-like tree can
be used to make horseradish. The seeds can also be eaten roasted. Grows to about 30 ft.
but can be container raised inside. 5 seeds $5.00
D2203 GOLDEN YELLOW PAPAYA. CARICA PAPAYA. A palm like tree that bears
the papaya fruit whose enzyme is able to digest 35 times its weight in lean
meat.
Excellent source of vitamin A and B. 10 seeds
$4.00
D2204 PAW PAW TREE. ASIMINA TRILOBA. A deciduous tree growing to 40' or more and bearing 4" banana shaped nut fruits that have a delicious flavor.
3 seeds $4.00
D2205 MOUNTAIN PAPAYA. CARICA PUBESCENS. A hardy papaya from the mountains that will stand cold and disease better than Golden Papaya. Very attractive foliage.
5 seeds $4.00
D2208 STAR FRUIT, CARAMBOLA. AVERRHOA. A beautiful evergreen tree with delicate foliage that folds up at night. Bears the delicious "star fruit" you see in supermarkets. Easily grown indoors in bright light.
4 seeds $6.00
D2209 CHINESE HACKBERRY. CELTIS SINENSIS. Tree grows to 10m in cultivation.
Fruits are rich orange: stone pitted. 10 seeds $4.00
SO 523 CUSTARD APPLE. ANNONA. A short deciduous tree that produces large fruits
with a juicy sweet taste. 3 seeds $4.00
SO456 JAPANESE PERSIMMON. DIOSPYROS KAKI. A very popular fruit tree from
the Far East that has gained popularity in the US. Easy to grow from seeds. Can be raised
inside in tubs in the north and outside in mild climates. The fruits are large, up to 3"
across and sweet. 6 seeds $5.00
1A007 CASHEW NUT. ANACARDIUM. A tropical tree that is famous for it delicious
nuts. It is a very fast grower and will reach 40 ft. quickly in warm climates. It is a very
handsome tree that can be raised in greenhouses for its tropical appearance.
3 seeds $5.00
NW32 HORSERADISH TREE. Moringa. A beautiful tropical tree that can be container raised.
The roots of the tree are ground and used to make a horseradish like spice.
5 seeds $6.00
D2212 TREE TOMATO. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA. Egg shaped reddish-yellow
fruit, eaten raw or in jam. An exotic fruit and plant. Most like to the fruit
stewed and
served as a side dish. 10 seeds $4.00
D2217 AMERICAN PERSIMMON. DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA. A hardy tree that
delivers large volumes of fruit at an early age. Fruits do not ripen until
after frost in most
areas. A slice of persimmon pie is a treat to be savored. 5 seeds $4.00
D2218 GRAPE MAHONIA. MAHONIA. Evergreen shrub with tough pinnate leaves. Flowers are yellow in dense terminal racemes followed by grape like black-blue berries that can be made into jelly.
20 seeds $4.00
D2219 RUSSIAN OLIVE. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA. Although its fruits are used
in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after for its white shoots and silver
undersides of leaves. 5 seeds $4.00
D2220 HONEY LOCUSTS.GLEDITSIA. This tree is cultivated for its golden fern-like
foliage. The pulp is sweet and thus the name. The pods are often fermented to make beer
or to feed to livestock. 10 seeds $5.00
D2221 MACADAMIA NUT TREE. INTERGRIFOLIA. The Macadamia tree is grown
both for its ornamental appeal and its nut producing. Has exotic, creamy bark with thick
foliage. New leaves are reddish-bronze. Pink and white blossoms. A mature tree can
yield up to 100 pounds of nuts. Its holly-like leaves are also used for decorations. Easy to
grow. $4.00 per seed
D2222 SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE. MALUS BACCATA. This tree is grown for both its
fruit and its ornamental value. Fruits are red or yellow and about 1 cm in size. Also called
Flowering Crabapple. Very hardy and easy to grow. 20 seeds $4.00
D2225 RUSSIAN MULBERRY TREE. MORUS ALBA. This tree is grown for its
abundance of fruit as well as its ornamental value. Its most important use however, is
probably its leaves as a source of food for silkworms. 50 seeds $4.00
D2226 BLACK MULBERRY. MORUS NIGRA. A heavy fruiter like the Russian
Mulberry but is preferred because it grows only a third as tall and is easier to harvest.
Great pies and wine can be made from the fruit. 50 seeds $4.00
D2228 COMMON OLIVE, Olea europaea. A most useful tree that can be grown in any temperate climate. It also can be grown in containers. The tree itself is attractive and usually becomes gnarled with age. It bears the olive of commerce that reach up to 1+" in dia. and are filled with oil. The flowers are tiny and yellow, the foliage a light grey-green.
5 seeds $5.00
1A021 KAFFIR PLUM TREE. HARPEPHYLLUM CAFFRUM. A very distinctive tree from South Africa that will grow to 30 ft. outside or can be container grown. The leaves are a dark glossy green, flowers are small and greenish. Fruits are borne in clusters and make wonderful preserves and jams.
4 seeds $5.00
D2249 CAROB TREE. CERATONIA. An evergreen tree that grows to 50 ft. Grows well
in dry soils. The edible pods can be made into flour, which makes delicious candies,
cakes, pastries and drinks. 5 seeds $4.00
D2255 CHINESE JUJUBE. ZIZYPHUS. The tree has a weeping ornamental growth
pattern. The fruits are smooth and round like an apple and can be eaten right off the tree.
Very high in vitamin C. Very fragrant flowers. 5 seeds $4.00
D2265 CARISSA. GRANDIFLORA. Makes a great border shrub and is sometimes used as
a hedge. It is a vigorous grower. Has red fruit. The source of Carissa jelly, sauce and
pudding. 10 seeds $4.00
D2267 POMEGRANATE. PUNICA. A very decorative ornamental that has a pleasant
tasting fruit. It has vermilion red flowers and small glossy leaves. 20 seeds $4.00
D2277 CHOKE BERRY. PRUNUS MELANOCARPA. A very nice little bush that gives
off loads of fruit and is easy to raise. 5seeds $4.00
D2285 STRAWBERRY TREE. Arbutus. A beautiful evergreen tree that is very
attractive. The strawberry shaped fruits make a stimulating wine. 10 seeds $4.00
D2289 HAWAIIAN SOLO PAPAYA. Carcia. A very desirable sweet strain of papaya that
has a sweet firm pulp of pink/orange color. The Solo name is derived from one fruit
being a meal in itself. An average fruit will weigh up to 1 1/2 lbs. Best grown outside in
warm climates, but can be raised inside. 6 seeds $4.00
D2291 WAIMANOLO PAPAYA. Carica waimanolo. A compact variety that can bear
fruit when only 4 ft. tall . Has sweet flavored orange/yellow fruits. The flowers are small
white and very fragrant. The average fruit is 2 lb. The best variety for growing inside. 6
seeds $4.00
D2297 PEPINO TREE. SOLANUM MURICATUM. A shrubby plant growing to 3 ft. that
produces fruit that resembles a cream colored egg. The fruit has a slightly sweet taste,
very good for salads or stews. 5 seeds $4.00
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