South America is home to some of the most diverse and fascinating plant life on the planet, and its fruit-bearing trees are no exception.
Fruit trees
There are many varieties of nuts available that can be grown by the savvy home gardener, some examples are: Macadamias, Almonds, Pistachios. Trees bearing nuts are technically fruit trees. These trees originate from all over the World, and in many cases form a central cuisine aspect of many cultures.
Coconut trees are a common sight in the tropics, tall and slender trunks, they can reach mature heights of 15-20 meters.
The Avocado tree is native to Central America and South America, but it is now grown all over the world as a beloved fruit tree.
Citrus trees are smart choices for the home garden, they can handle lots of sun in the summer and provide shade and fragrance as the flowers form.
The Edible Fig or Common Fig is the edible fruit of Ficus carica, a species of small tree in the family Moraceae native to the Mediterranean.
The most popular variety of mango produced in Australia is known as Kensington Pride, but others produced here include Calypso and Honey Gold
There are six species of Podocarpus found in Australia and the best known is probably the Illawarra Plum, found mostly in NSW and Queensland.
Internationally, Chestnut trees have been grown for their starchy nuts for thousands of years, since at least 2000 BC.
Discover the rich history of apple trees, their diverse varieties, and the art of growing them in different climates.