Plant Encyclopedia

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Aegle marmelos bael tree with characteristic round fruitsRutaceae

Aegle marmelos: complete guide

Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa

The bael: a sacred Indian tree with nourishing fruits and medicinal value. Guide to cultivation, harvest, and health benefits.

12 min
Cherimoya tree with glossy leaves and distinctive green, scaly fruit hanging among the branchesAnnonaceae

Cherimoya: complete guide

Annona cherimola

Grow Annona cherimola in temperate climates: sun needs, watering, pruning, hardiness zones, and best practices for healthy fruit production.

12 min
Corkwood tree with smooth leaves and fruitAnnonaceae

Corkwood: complete guide

Annona glabra

Grow corkwood (Annona glabra) for tropical fruit. Pond-apple tree for wet gardens, edible fruit, soft tropical flesh.

12 min
Bullock's-heart tree with heart-shaped fruits with nettingAnnonaceae

Bullock's-heart: complete guide

Annona reticulata

Everything about bullock's-heart (Annona reticulata) - characteristics, cultivation and benefits. Discover how to successfully grow this tropical fruit tree.

12 min
Custard-apple tree with characteristic scaly fruitsAnnonaceae

Custard-apple: complete guide

Annona squamosa

Discover everything about custard-apple (Annona squamosa) - growth, harvest and benefits. Learn how to successfully grow this sweet tropical fruit tree.

12 min
Jackfruit tree with large fruitsMoraceae

Jackfruit: complete guide

Artocarpus heterophyllus

The Jackfruit is a tropical fruit tree known for its huge fruits and rich flavor. Learn how to grow this exotic tree.

12 min
Pawpaw tree with large trilobate green leaves and purple flowers in full bloomAnnonaceae

Pawpaw Tree: complete guide

Asimina triloba

Discover Asimina triloba, the Pawpaw or Indian-banana. A North American fruit tree with large leaves, purple flowers, and delicious yellow-green fruits. Edible fruits.

12 min
Breadnut tree foliage in Central AmericaMoraceae

Breadnut Tree: complete guide

Brosimum alicastrum Sw.

Discover the tropical breadnut tree with nutritious fruits and ancient cultural heritage. Care tips, cultivation, and fascinating details in one guide.

12 min
Carissa spinarum plant with white flowers and red fruitsApocynaceae

Carissa spinarum: complete guide

Carissa spinarum

Egyptian carissa: An exotic thorny shrub for warm gardens. Read about cultivation in tropical climates and harvesting edible fruits.

12 min
Impressive European chestnut with glossy green leaves and characteristic rough barkFagaceae

European chestnut: complete guide

Castanea sativa

European chestnut (Castanea sativa) is an impressive deciduous tree from the beech family, renowned for its nutritious nuts and spectacular autumn foliage. Learn how to cultivate this valuable fruit tree.

12 min
Citrus x aurantium with ripe orange fruits and fragrant white flowersRutaceae

Citrus x aurantium: complete guide

Citrus × aurantium L.

The sour orange - a classic fruit tree with fragrant flowers and bitter oranges. Perfect for temperate gardens, container growing, and ornamental displays.

12 min
Pomelo tree with large yellow fruitsRutaceae

Pomelo: complete guide

Citrus maxima

Discover the pomelo, an exotic citrus fruit packed with flavor and vitamins. Learn all about growing, caring for, and harvesting this tropical tree in your garden.

12 min
Citrus medica citron fruit tree with ripe fruitsRutaceae

Citrus medica: complete guide

Citrus medica

Discover the citron fruit tree with its distinctive lumpy fruits and aromatic white flowers. Learn all about cultivation, maintenance, and care.

12 min
Coconut palm with ripe fruitsArecaceae

Coconut palm: complete guide

Cocos nucifera

Learn to cultivate coconut palms indoors, prevent tropical diseases, and maximize harvests. Tips for all climates and soil types.

12 min
Robusta coffee tree with red beansRubiaceae

Robusta Coffee: complete guide

Coffea canephora

Discover Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora), a robust coffee tree. Learn all about growing, harvesting, and propagating this West African plant.

12 min
Cola nitida tree with red fruitsMalvaceae

Cola nitida - Bitter Cola: complete guide

Cola nitida

Learn all about Cola nitida, a West African tree with energy nuts. Discover care, cultivation, and use of this unique plant.

11 min
Healthy quince tree in full bloom during spring, with dark green leaves and pink-tinged flowers.Rosaceae

Quince: complete guide

Cydonia oblonga

Everything about the quince (Cydonia oblonga): growing, care, ideal location and garden use. Perfect for cottage gardens and small orchards.

12 min
Nam nam fruits growing on tree trunkFabaceae

Nam Nam Tree: complete guide

Cynometra cauliflora

Nam Nam tree (Cynometra cauliflora) is a tropical fruit tree from Southeast Asia with unique cauliflorous fruits. Discover cultivation, care, and its uses.

12 min
Longan tree with grape-like fruit clustersSapindaceae

Longan: complete guide

Dimocarpus longan

Learn all about Longan (dragon's eye), a tropical fruit tree with sweet, juicy fruits. Complete growing tips, care and harvesting guide for home gardeners.

12 min
Mature Japanese persimmon tree with bright orange fruit against autumn foliageEbenaceae

Japanese persimmon: complete guide

Diospyros kaki

How to grow Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki): care, soil, watering, pruning, and best planting time. Perfect for temperate climate gardens.

12 min
Yellow and orange autumn foliage of the lotus persimmon against a clear skyEbenaceae

Lotus persimmon: complete guide

Diospyros lotus

Everything you need to know about Diospyros lotus: growing conditions, care, pruning, and companion plants. A resilient tree for low-maintenance gardens.

12 min
American Persimmon tree with ripe orange fruitsEbenaceae

American Persimmon: complete guide

Diospyros virginiana

The American Persimmon is a cold-hardy fruit tree with delicious, sweet fruits and autumn color. Learn how to grow this native tree successfully in your garden.

12 min
Loquat tree with ripe golden fruit and lush green foliageRosaceae

Eriobotrya japonica: complete guide

Eriobotrya japonica

The loquat produces delicious fruit and fragrant white winter flowers. Learn how to grow and maintain this subtropical tree successfully.

12 min
Governor's plum tree with dark purple fruits and green foliageSalicaceae

Governor's plum: complete guide

Flacourtia indica

Discover this tropical fruit tree. Small dark purple fruits, compact growth, ornamental flowers. Ideal for warm climates, containers, and growing exotic fruits at home.

12 min