LIGHT & SOIL: Full Sun; Well-drained;

FRUIT: Medium to large size with very thin, yellow to yellow-orange rind.

FLESH: Dark yellow, very juicy interior with a slightly sweeter taste than other lemons.

RIPENS: Year Round; Ripens mid to late October; Holds well on the tree;

COLD HARDY: NOT HARDY; Zone 10;

Description: Small, compact, spreading tree with few thorns. New growth is tinged purple. Very hardy and productive; Very beautiful and fragrant during bloom period. Not uncommon to have multiple bloom periods.
Growing Instruction: Can grow in containers or in the ground. Little pruning is needed once established with strong laterals and open center for sun. Good drainage is the key with regular deep watering, avoid shallow lawn irrigation. Regularly fertilize with higher N levels (Citrus Fertilizer).

SOIL: Acid (Ph 4.5-5.2), well-

drained, sandy

TYPE: 6’ -10’ tall shrub; Vigorous

grower; Fruit: Large fruit with

good flavor & color,

FRUIT: Mid-season producer; Ripens

in a short period;

DESCRIPTION: Fruit ripens mid-season; Self-pollinates, but cross-pollination creates bigger berries and better yield. Cross-pollinates with Austin, Legacy, Powderblue, Brightwell, Tifblue & Premier.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Recommended for mild winters and hot summers in the South; Grows in the same soils as azaleas and camellias. Shallow roots need good mulch and good soil moisture management; Plants like 2 tbs. /bush of Ammonium Sulfate after harvest. U.S.D.A. Zone 6b-9;

ZONE: 5 – 9

LIGHT: Sun

HEIGHT: 4 - 5 Ft.

SOIL: Moist/Well drained

FRUIT: Large, Black, Self Fruitful, Fruit Ripen in June

LANDSCAPE VALUES:

Enjoy consistent, heavy yields of large, extra-sweet berries, easily harvested from thornless, fully erect canes. Bred by the University of Arkansas, this cultivar has a very long fruiting season, extending for five weeks, so you have more time to enjoy the delicious, flavorful fresh fruit—and make some of the blackberries into jams, preserves, cobblers or pies. Ouachita, pronounced "watch-it-taw," is prolific and very highly disease resistant.

LIGHT & SOIL: Full Sun; Well-Drained

TREE: Bears well in mild winter areas

FRUIT: Medium to large, round; Reddish- yellow skin; Freestone peach;

FLESH: Yellow flesh is delicious, Fine flavored, sweet and tangy;

RIPENS: May into June; Mid-season

COLD HARDY: Yes to USDA Zone 7

CHILL HOURS: 100-200 Chill Hours between 45°- 32° F.

DESCRIPTION: Self-fruitful; Showy pink blossoms; Great for eating fresh or cooking, canning, drying, freezing, jams and ice cream;

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Peaches bloom and fruit on last year’s growth; Dormant pruning annually is very important. Prune using “Open Center” Method to increase new growth and sun on leaves.

ZONE: 6 - 9

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Any Soil, Well Drained

HEIGHT: 15 – 30 ft.

TREE: Large, spreading vigorous and

very productive

FRUIT: Flesh is white to rose color and

very sweet. Purplish brown skin

RIPENS: 1^st crop-May, 2^nd crop-June

DESCRIPTION: Known as the best fig for it’s size because of its complex sweetness that leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Excellent eaten fresh or drying, canning, jams or ice cream;

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: The first crop is produced on last year’s shoot growth, while the second crop is produced on this year’s shoot growth. Careful pruning needed; Trees like heavy mulch and no fertilizer, ever.

ZONE: 6 - 9

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Any Soil, Well Drained

HEIGHT: 6 – 15 ft.

TREE: Small to medium tree, large

light green foliage

FRUIT: Flesh is burgundy red color and

sweet. Burgundy skin;

RIPENS: 1^st crop-May. 2^nd crop-June

DESCRIPTION: Second crop is largest. Taste is fair to excellent. Can be eaten fresh or drying, canning, jams or ice cream

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: The first crop is produced on last year’s shoot growth, while the second crop is produced on this year’s shoot growth. Careful pruning needed; Trees like heavy mulch and no fertilizer, ever.

ZONE: 6 – 9

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Any Soil; Well Drained

HEIGHT: 8 – 10 ft.

TREE: Large, spreading vigorous; productive

FRUIT: Flesh is white to rose color and very

sweet. Purplish brown skin

RIPENS: 1^st crop-May, 2^ndcrop-June-Aug.

DESCRIPTION: First crop is very large. Second crop begins in June and goes into August. Excellent eaten fresh or drying, canning, jams or ice cream. No pollinator is needed.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: The first crop is produced on last year’s shoot growth, while the second crop is produced on this year’s shoot growth. Careful pruning needed. Trees like heavy mulch and no fertilizer, ever,

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Fertile Loan with good drainage

HEIGHT: 8-10 Feet

DAYS TO FRUIT MATURITY: 1 -2 stalks per year, about 3 months

DESCRIPTION: Banana’s are so easy to grow and make a great landscaping plant to bring to tropics home.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Plant in a sunny location that receives plenty of water. Banana’s are thirsty, but do not like to be kept standing in water. This variety can be grown in a large pot.

LIGHT & SOIL: Full Sun; Well-Drained

TREE: Bears well in mild winter areas

FRUIT: Large, round (3”); reddish

yellow skin; Freestone peach;

FLESH: Yellow flesh is delicious,

sweet and tangy;

RIPENS: First in May

COLD HARDY: Yes to USDA Zone 7

CHILL HOURS: 150 Chill Hours between 45°- 32° F.

DESCRIPTION: Self-fruitful; Famous for first peach of the season; Showy pink blossoms; Great for eating fresh or cooking, canning, drying, freezing, jams and ice cream;

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Peaches bloom and fruit on last year’s growth. Dormant pruning annually is very important. Prune using “Open Center” Method to increase new growth and sun on leaves.

TYPE: Erect Vine, Thornless

ZONE: 5 - 99

LIGHT & SOIL: Sun, Acidic well drained

FRUIT: Very large fruit on vigorous erect canes with yields averaging 12-15lbs on mature plants.

FRUIT RIPENS: July

DESCRIPTION: What a delectable way to end the summer with a huge, juicy-sweet crop of Blackberries! From thornless bushes that let you harvest all you want without drawing blood! Navaho is a very hardy, heavy producer you will come to rely on for a feast of scrumptious fruit! ‘Navaho’ is delicious when eaten fresh and super for pies and jams. A sun-lover that’s very easy to grow, Navaho is a terrific garden performer!

ZONE: 6 – 10

LIGHT: Sun

HEIGHT: 4 - 5 Ft.

SOIL: Moist/Well drained

FRUIT: Edible

LANDSCAPE VALUES:

Blackberry lovers, rejoice. With no thorns, you can pick to your heart’s content. This easy care variety yields well, producing berries with excellent flavor and storage potential. It also attracts pollinators, tolerates clay soil, and returns each year with an attractive upright, clumping habit.

ZONE: 8a – 10b

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Any Soil, Well Drained

HEIGHT: 12 – 15 ft.

FRUIT: large crops of flat, yellow-skinned figs with a sweet honey amber to red flesh.

RIPENS: 1^st crop-May. 2^nd crop-October

DESCRIPTION: Another fantastic release from Louisiana State University breeding program, the LSU Gold Fig is a fast grower producing abundant, large golden fruits with delectably delicious ruby flesh that tastes like pears and honey! Excellent eaten fresh, but also dries well and is great for preserves. Selected for the Southeast, the fruit resists spoiling in hot and humid conditions but performs well in cooler climates because it ripens early. Will produce a second crop in fall in warmer climates. A fast-grower and heavy producer, LSU Gold grows well in containers or the ground. One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit.

ZONE: 6 - 9

HEIGHT: 15 – 25 ft.

SPREAD: 15 -20 ft

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Well-Drained

FRUIT: Yellow flesh with red blush

CHILL HOURS: 300 - 500

DESCRIPTION: The fruit is exactly what you'd want in a peach—the skin develops a lovely red blush, the fruit is soft and juicy. The pits are "clingstone" which means they're better attached to the flesh and harder to remove, however the benefit of clingstone peaches is that they tend to have a juicier, sweeter flavor than freestone peaches. Flordaking's delightful taste is the prime example. Great for preserves, desserts and eating fresh. Clingstone peaches also ripen early in the season. In the first couple of years, you can enjoy an incredibly showy flower display on this tree. Then in about 3-4 years, it'll begin delivering tasty fruit. Self-pollinating.

ZONE: 4 - 9

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Well-Drained

HEIGHT: 10 – 20 ft.

SPREAD:

FRUIT: Large, Brownish-orange russet skin

FLESH: Juicy, sweet, flavorful, crisp like an apple;

RIPENS: August

CHILL HOURS: 300-400

DESCRIPTION: Tests out as best tasting Asian PearGood for eating, drying, freezing, juice, sauces and jellies; Fire Blight Resistant; Very productive; Large, vigorous tree with fall color; Not Self-fruitful; Needs Asian pear to cross-pollinate.

ZONE: 5 - 9

LIGHT: Full Sun

SOIL: Well-Drained

HEIGHT: 8 – 15 ft.

SPREAD: 6 – 10 ft

FRUIT: Round, medium to large, yellow smooth-skinned fruit with little or no russet.

FLESH: Crisp, creamy white flesh; mild, sweet with a hint of spice

RIPENS: August

CHILL HOURS: 300-400

DESCRIPTION: a popular variety known for its round, golden fruit with sweet, crisp, and juicy white flesh. It's a relatively low-sugar pear, often compared to a tart apple. The tree is known for its abundance, producing a large harvest of fruit. Shinseiki pears are also known for their long storage life, remaining flavorful for several months after harvest.

LIGHT: Sun

SOIL: Well drained

HEIGHT: 8 – 12 ft.

SPREAD: 6- 12 ft.

FRUIT RIPENS: Mid July

DISEASE RESISANCE: to Pierce Disease and mildew; common in Humid Texas

WINE MAKING: It makes excellent premium white wines from Dry, Semi-Sweet, Blush, Port, to Champagne.

DESCRIPTION: Blanc du Bois is a hybrid white wine grape cultivar primarily grown in the Southeastern United States, specifically in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. It was developed by John A. Mortensen at the University of Florida and released in 1987. Its primary claim to fame is its high resistance to Pierce's disease, a major threat to grapevines in hot and humid climates where traditional European varieties often struggle to survive.

LIGHT & SOIL: Full Sun; Well-drained;

FRUIT: Larger-sized Mandarins; Salmon

orange, Easily peeled;

FLESH: Outstandingly sweet, crisp and

flavorful; Few seeds;

RIPENS: Mid to Late December;

COLD HARDY: NOT COLD HARDY; On ‘Flying Dragon’ Rootstock;

DESCRIPTION: Self-Fertile; Fragrant flowers; Considered best quality with matchless flavor, but needs protection protected from freezes;

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Can grow in containers (as houseplants or outside) or in the ground. Little pruning is needed once established with strong laterals and open center for sun. Good drainage is the key with regular deep watering, avoid shallow lawn irrigation. Regularly fertilize with higher N levels. Slow release fertilizer granules are better than spikes. Yellow leaves often mean roots are too wet or a lack of fertilizer.

LIGHT & SOIL: Full Sun; Well-drained;

FRUIT: Small sized with thin green rind;

Turns yellow at maturity;

FLESH: Aromatic, juicy and acidic; few seeds;

Cooking juice for Key Lime Pie, etc.

RIPENS: Mid-Sept. to Oct. & doesn’t hold on tree;

COLD HARDY: NOT COLD HARDY Zone 10;

DESCRIPTION: Self-Fertile; Small to medium- sized tree with small leaves & no thorns; Fragrant flowers bloom all year; Needs protection from freezes;

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Can grow in containers or in the ground. Little pruning is needed unless kept in container. Good drainage is the key with regular deep watering, avoid shallow lawn irrigation. Rootrot will kill it from over watering in winter. Regularly fertilize with higher N levels. Slow release fertilizer granules are better than spikes. Yellow leaves often mean roots are too wet or a lack of fertilizer.

LIGHT & SOIL: Full Sun; Well-drained;

FRUIT: Small-sized Mandarins (2”); Bright

orange, thin rind; Easily peeled;

FLESH: Outstandingly sweet, juicy and flavorful; Few seeds

RIPENS: Mid to Late December; Holds well;

COLD HARDY: Cold tolerant to 26° F.;

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Can grow in containers (as houseplants or outside) or in the ground. Little pruning is needed. Good drainage is the key with regular deep watering, avoid shallow lawn irrigation. Rootrot kills the plant from too wet in winter. Regularly fertilize with higher N levels.