Plant Encyclopedia

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Mountain soursop tree with characteristic spherical fruitsAnnonaceae

Mountain soursop: complete guide

Annona montana

Everything you need to know about mountain soursop (Annona montana). Discover cultivation tips, benefits and how to successfully grow this tropical fruit tree.

12 min
Burmese Grape tree with fruitsPhyllanthaceae

Burmese Grape: complete guide

Baccaurea ramiflora

The Burmese Grape produces juicy, exotic fruits and ornamental foliage. Learn how to successfully grow this tropical fruit tree at home.

12 min
Pecan tree with branches laden with ripening pecan nutsJuglandaceae

Pecan Tree: complete guide

Carya illinoinensis

Majestic pecan tree producing delicious nuts. Explore this American native for shade-free growth and abundant harvests worldwide.

12 min
Mature carob tree with glossy green foliage and long brown pods hanging from branchesFabaceae

Carob: complete guide

Ceratonia siliqua

Everything you need to know about growing Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) – a drought-tolerant evergreen tree for sunny gardens in USDA zones 9+. Ideal for Mediterranean landscapes.

12 min
Chrysophyllum cainito star apple with characteristic star-shaped fruitsSapotaceae

Chrysophyllum cainito: complete guide

Chrysophyllum cainito

Learn all about Chrysophyllum cainito (star apple). Growing requirements, fruit care, maintenance and pests for tropical fruit trees.

12 min
Cordia myxa leaves and fruit structureBoraginaceae

Cordia myxa: complete guide

Cordia myxa

Discover how to grow and care for Cordia myxa (Indian cherry). Expert tips on ideal location, soil conditions, watering methods, and maintenance practices.

12 min
Giant filbert in full bloom during early spring, showing long yellow catkins against a clear skyBetulaceae

Giant filbert: complete guide

Corylus maxima

Everything you need to grow and care for Giant filbert: ideal location, soil needs, pruning tips, and watering advice for a healthy nut tree in your garden.

12 min
White May flowers of Chinese hawthornRosaceae

Crataegus pinnatifida: complete guide to Chinese hawthorn

Crataegus pinnatifida

Chinese hawthorn from northeast China: delicate May flowers, red fruits, autumn color. Robust shrub with bird food. Perfect for hedges and wildlife gardens.

12 min
Eugenia brasiliensis grumichama tree with dark red fruit clustersMyrtaceae

Eugenia brasiliensis: complete guide

Eugenia brasiliensis

Grumichama or Brazil cherry tree growing guide. Learn how to cultivate this rare tropical fruit tree with edible dark cherries and decorative appeal.

12 min
Flacourtia jangomas Indian plum with small fruitsSalicaceae

Flacourtia jangomas: complete guide

Flacourtia jangomas

Discover Flacourtia jangomas, the Indian plum. A tropical fruit tree with interesting properties. Complete growth and care guide.

12 min
European crab apple in full spring bloom, white blossoms against a clear blue skyRosaceae

European crab apple: complete guide

Malus sylvestris

A detailed guide to growing Malus sylvestris – a hardy, native tree perfect for wildlife gardens and natural landscapes in temperate climates.

12 min
Mature mango tree with ripening fruits in sunny gardenAnacardiaceae

Mango: complete guide for growers

Mangifera indica

Learn how to grow, care for, and harvest Mangifera indica mango trees. Discover watering, nutrition, and climate requirements.

12 min
Sapodilla fruit tree with brown fruitsSapotaceae

Sapodilla: complete guide

Manilkara zapota

Sapodilla is a tropical fruit tree with sweet, brown flesh and large green leaves. Ideal for warmer climates and gardens with plenty of space and sunshine.

12 min
Genip tree with lush green foliage and characteristic round fruitsSapindaceae

Genip: complete guide to honeyed fruit bliss

Melicoccus bijugatus

Grow Melicoccus bijugatus (genip) successfully. Learn care, harvest tips, and how to enjoy sweet honeyed fruits.

12 min
Medlar tree with white flowers and characteristic brown fruitsRosaceae

Medlar: complete guide to heritage fruit

Mespilus germanica

Grow Mespilus germanica (medlar) successfully. Care tips, harvest wisdom, and culinary uses of this ancient European fruit tree.

12 min
Morus celtidifolia branch with green leaves and ripening black berriesMoraceae

Morus celtidifolia: complete guide

Morus celtidifolia

Discover Texas mulberry, a fruit-bearing tree from Central America with distinctive foliage and sweet berries. Learn care requirements, growing tips, and ideal conditions for this warm-climate species.

12 min
Nephelium ramboutan-ake tree with red hairy fruits in natural settingSapindaceae

Nephelium ramboutan-ake: complete guide

Nephelium ramboutan-ake

Discover the Pulasan (Kapoelasan), a tropical fruit tree with striking red fruits. Learn cultivation, nutrition, and care techniques for this exotic specimen.

12 min
Indian gooseberry with yellow fruit clustersPhyllanthaceae

Indian gooseberry: complete guide

Phyllanthus emblica

Indian gooseberry is a tropical fruit tree producing vitamin C-rich berries. Learn cultivation, watering schedules, harvest timing, and ideal growing conditions for this nutritious plant.

12 min
Red fruits of Prunus americana on branchesRosaceae

American plum (Prunus americana): complete guide

Prunus americana

Discover how to grow American plum. This fruit tree offers spring blossom and edible fruits. Read about growth, care and harvest in our guide.

12 min
Brianconsabricot (Prunus brigantina) with white flowersRosaceae

Brianconsabricot: complete guide

Prunus brigantina

Discover the Brianconsabricot, a rare Alpine apricot with white flowers and aromatic fruit. Learn cultivation and care requirements.

12 min
Close-up of Italian plum fruits on tree in ripening modeRosaceae

Italian plum: complete guide

Prunus cocomilia

Italian plum (Prunus cocomilia) is an exotic fruit tree from Southeast Europe. Discover how to grow this Mediterranean tree in your garden for harvest and shade.

12 min
Prunus pseudocerasus with pink flowers on branchesRosaceae

Chinese Dwarf Cherry: complete guide

Prunus pseudocerasus Lindl.

Discover Chinese Dwarf Cherry (Prunus pseudocerasus), an ornamental tree with double flowers. Perfect for small gardens. Cultivation, pruning and care.

12 min
Common pear tree showing white spring flowers and developing fruit in summerRosaceae

Common pear: complete guide

Pyrus communis

Master growing Pyrus communis with elegant spring flowers and delicious fruit. Complete care instructions for this classic heritage fruit tree variety.

12 min
Peruvian peppertree with graceful branches and red berriesAnacardiaceae

Peruvian peppertree: complete guide

Schinus molle

Discover everything about Peruvian peppertree (Schinus molle). Learn about this beautiful tree, growing conditions, care and complete maintenance.

12 min