Fruit Trees R
Fruit Trees R
Common name. Raspberry
Botanical name. Rubus idaeus
Description. The Pomegranate is an edible cluster of berries. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. Raspberry leaves can be used fresh or dried in herbal teas. They have an astringent flavor, and in herbal medicine are reputed to be effective in regulating menses. Grows to 3m high. Available yellow or red
Red
Yellow
Common name. Rollinia
Botanical name. Rollinia Deliciosa
Description. The Rollinia is a large, yellow, bumpy fruit. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. They are a fast-growing, flood-tolerant, sun-loving tropical tree which can bear fruit from seed within 3 years. Grows to 4m-15m high.
Common name. Rose Apple
Botanical name. Syzygium jambos
Description. The Rose Apple is a pale, cream coloured, guava-like fruit. This tree requires full sun with moist well drained soil. This attractive ornamental tree can be used as a specimen planting or as a large dense hedge. Grows to 4m-15m high.