Category: Fruit
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Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius)
The Yacon is also known as the Peruvian Ground Apple due to its crisp, sweet and delicious tubers. A perennial that dies back in winter and sprouts from purple corms each spring. The white tubers are harvested when the leaves die back and if left uneaten will rot to enrich the roil. Grows well in…
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Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora)
Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora and a member of the Myrtaceae family). This Tropical and Sub-Tropical fruit tree is native to Brazil where it is very popular for its grape like fruits. The tree is very attractive and produces fruit directly on the trunk of the tree making it as striking addition to the garden. Jaboticaba do…
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Native Australian Mulberry
Native Australian mulberries (Pipturus argenteus). Our favourite bush snack! They last just minutes once picked but are sweet and delicious. This tree is just 12 months old and has been fruiting constantly for the last 6 months. Just a marvellous native plant for the garden.
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Fruit Tree Varieties
There are so many fruiting plants that will do well in South-East Queensland. The star performers (in terms of hardiness, productivity, and flavour) are listed below. I would love to hear of hidden gems I’ve missed. Acerola Cherry Atherton raspberry Atherton raspberry (Australian native) Bananas (Pisang Celang, Ducasse and Blue Java varieties) Black sapote Blueberries…
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Ice-Cream Bean
Ice-cream bean. A great pioneer species. It’s a legume and fixes nitrogen in the soil. It also produces these delicious pods with soft white fleshy seeds inside. Delicate sweet flavour.
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