Over the past few years, Richard Lyons’ Nursery has reported from time to time on disease problems in avocado and citrus that have imperiled the future of both fruits as commercial crops in Florida. It is time for another update. … Continue reading
Leonard Goldstein
This week we look at more of the interesting tropical fruit trees that can be grown in southern Florida. Ice Cream Bean (Inga edulis) It’s no mystery how this tree earned its common name: From the sweetness and texture of … Continue reading
This week we continue our survey of the interesting tropical fruit species that can be grown in southern Florida. Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) This species is not only among the most ornamental of tropical fruit trees, but it is blessed with … Continue reading
This week we look at more of the interesting tropical fruit species that can be grown in southern Florida. Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Right off the bat, we have a couple of confessions to make: Loquat is not a tropical fruit, … Continue reading
The topic of confusion over common names is too big to confine to just one article in this series. Accordingly, this week’s installment deals with two more fruit species that are also called sapotes. White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis) This tree, … Continue reading