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Asian Fruits MiscStar 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.
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.
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.
Star Apple - Haitian
This purple fruiting selection was made in Florida in 1952. A heavy yielding tree with well-formed and very high quality fruit. Highly ornamental tree with its attractive brownish underside leaves. Not suitable for temperate climates.
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