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Asian Fruits MiscStar Apple
Sometimes known as Caimito is native to the West Indies where it is a very popular fruit. Fruit can be purple or green skinned. When cut in half there is an attractive star pattern. The flesh is sweet and tastes very smooth and aromatic. A very attractive tropical tree, leaves green above and gold underneath. Not suitable for temperate climates.
Tamarind
This large tropical tree produces a bean pod that contains a jelly-like flesh that is sweet and tart, similar to that of a dried apricot. Very popular in Asian dishes and sauces.
Star Gooseberry
Curious and ornamental small tree natīve to India and Madagascar. It is used for its medicinal values and made in to a relish or sweet preserve . Grows 2-8m preffering moist sites in the sub/tropics. Fruits in April - June.
Ceylon Hill Gooseberry
An excellent ornamental shrub that produces a spectacular display of deep rose-pink or mauve flowers. The spring flowers are followed by round purple berries. The sweet berries are delicious eaten fresh or in Jams.
Giant Lau Lau
The stunning fruit is bright red and crisp apple like flavour, although some can be a little insipid. If you have some space in a frost free garden this tree will be a treasure. Even though tropical it grows and fruits well in the North Coast NSW. With adequate water it grows at a rapid rate reaching up to 6-7m. Not suitable for temperate climates.
Wax Jambu - Pink
Fast growing tree, attractive pink pear shaped fruit that are crunchy and refreshing on a hot summers day. Grows and crops well here in the subtropics as long as they are protected from frosts when young
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