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Linton starts with ... My thoughts about Green Plum - Buchanania obovata. Hailing from the dry northern tropics, The Green Plum is supposed to be one of the better quality native fruits. It is said to be much better than Kakadu Plum (different species) and I read that the fruit are very tasty, highly aromatic and have a fruity flavour and much sought after by the local indigenous communities. The flavor is stated as also very acceptable to non-aborigines although there seem to be variations in size, fruiting period and quality and possibly in nutrition. I believe there is a research program underway to develop this species for possible commercial cultivation and different selections are still being gathered. I am told that the trees I am growing here are among those ones with larger fruit and good flavour but they are still small so I may have a bit of a wait to find out. The Green Plum occurs in dry, rocky or granitic soils so it sounds like it’s an ideal candidate for drought tolerant gardens, so I would be very interested to hear from anyone who is already growing it. To be continued..........
| About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 9th February 2015 1:31pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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The poster formerly known as... says... I am growing B. arborescens in the toughest part of my block (or really, the verge with the road out the back). They seem hardy to everything, but slow growing. After probably a year and a half its still about a foot tall, only putting out one set of new leaves in that time. | About the Author Theposterformerlyknownas Keperra 9th February 2015 3:31pm #UserID: 3270 Posts: 1552 View All Theposterformerlyknownas's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Thanks for that information, it's good to know. And yes, I had also considered Buchanania arborescens - the Little Gooseberry Tree from Northern Australia. So if B. obovata behaves the same as B. arborescens, I won't be expecting new growth on my plants anytime soon. And it sounds like it will be a long, long, wait before I get to try any fruit from them too. However the good side is they are so tough I can probably just put them in the ground and forget about them. They shouldn't need much care or attention at all. Cheers! | About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 9th February 2015 8:30pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... Attention Sternus.... Seeds available - Green Plum (Buchanania obovata)- Australian native species. Dear Sternus, I have found these to be well liked by people overseas as they don't have them there and it's supposed to be a good fruit. I still have some left so I thought you might like to have them for swapping, or anyone else who needs them or might even want to grow it! Only this one lot, then no more until next season. Cheers!
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| About the Author sternus1 Australia 12th February 2015 11:43am #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 12th February 2015 8:38pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author sternus1 Australia 12th February 2015 9:31pm #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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JohnMc1 says... Perfect, Cherimoya is super variable but I'll take a couple in any case. I have a tonne of Fina seedlings here that will have to composted soon, don't know why I plant them can't help myself. I have some feelers out for a couple of 3ft tall, 2yo Junglesops, but it's difficult to get the guys to reply to emails. 2yo $70 1yo $50 + freight, don't know their location, in Aus somewhere. Apparently they have plenty. | About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 13th February 2015 7:14am #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 13th February 2015 10:12am #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 13th February 2015 6:13pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linton says... The Buchanania seeds have been sent now. Just want to let you know that they are not recalcitrant as one of the growers states that these seeds like to remain dormant for up to one year before germinating. So you should be patient with them and not give up. But that's funny because some of the people I recently sent these seeds to had them germinate immediately. I'll be interested to hear how long your ones take. Cheers! | About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 15th February 2015 3:57pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 23rd March 2015 11:11pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 24th March 2015 12:00pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 24th March 2015 1:03pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 26th March 2015 8:26pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 27th March 2015 7:52am #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Deerogers says... Hi Lincoln, 'm a graphic designer working with NT Parks and Wildlife on an interpretation project at Nitmiluk NP. I'd like to use one of your images which I found on this website. It's of the Green Plum - Buchanania obovata. Can you please advise if this is ok and if yes how to credit with your full name. You can contact me at dee@interpretivedesign.com.au or phone 0401 33 4242. Thanks in advance Dee | About the Author Deerogers Coffs Harbour 2450 NSW Australia 16th November 2020 11:33am #UserID: 24877 Posts: 1 View All Deerogers's Edible Fruit Trees |
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