Fruit Trees J
Fruit Trees J
Common name. Jaboticaba
Botanical name. Myrciaria cauliflora
Description. The Jaboticaba has plum-sized, grape-textured fruit. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. A decorative tree that can be used as a specimen tree or a hedge. Grows to 5m high. Available in black and yellow varieties
Black
Yellow
Common name. Jackfruit
Botanical name. Artocarpus heterophyllus
Description. The Jackfruit has a banana/pineapple/bubblegum flavoured fruit. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil, prefers hot moist conditions. Seeds can be roasted and eaten, fruit can be cooked and used in meals. Grows to 10m high.
Common name. Japanese Raisin
Botanical name. Hovenia dulcis
Description. The Japanese Raisin is a sweet, raisin-like fruit. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil, prefers hot moist conditions. Good for cooking that need dried fruit without having to dry the fruit. Grows to 10m high.