suggestions on what will grow and produce in zone 9b bordering 9a

16 years ago

I want tropical fruit trees suggestions on what will grow and produce in zone 9b bordering 9a. I would appreciate any information that can be provided. Also if you can list if I need one or two of each for them to produce.

Thank you,

al

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red_sea_me
16 years ago
hey Novice greent,

White sapote
Capulin cherry
hardy bananas
some eugenias
strawberry guava
feioja (acquired taste)
with some protection

also hardier things like kiwi (reg and hardy), paw paws, etc.

most dont need cross pollination, though they will benefit.
plummy
16 years ago
You are in Florida , so you also could probobly get away with:
jaboticaba
Carambola
Guavas
Atemoya
and maybe a Sugar Apple.
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novice_greent
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you red sea and plummy. I've got some homework to do since I haven't heard of a few on the list. I do have another question, I was under the impression that Guava and Fejoia were the same. I will start researching that right away. I was also thinking of a couple of condo mangos (lancetilla and Malika) and a cold hardy avocado like brogdon. Would I have luck with these in my area? [9b close to 9a]
Thanks,
al
red_sea_me
16 years ago
hey Al,

the mangos would need winter protection. The condo mangos, sugar apples, and carambolas can be grown in pots and brought indoors, or at least moved to a covered area. Warning, if you do the large potted tree thing, in a few years you will start looking into a greenhouse.

So far, I have not tried a feioja that I like (I've had smooth skinned and bumpy). Tropical guavas on the other hand can be quite good.

If you like sweetish fruit, strongly consider planting a white sapote in the ground. Possibly you could find some fruit at a farmers market to try first. Seedlings grow fairly fast, you could then graft over to a known flavor later. Make sure to keep one branch of your seedling to try the fruit, just in case it is cultivar of the future. You could also just buy a ready grafted variety to make things easier and achieve fruit faster.

Jaboticaba would also make a great conversation piece for your yard.

-Ethan
novice_greent
Original Author
16 years ago
thanks red
I've been researching all the names you gave me. I was hoping to keep the condo mangos in my back porch over the winter. It does face south, but it might not be enough. I guess I'm back to researching..
al

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