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Banana Plantain Variety in a 3 Gallon Container. Used in cooking, very versatile. Can be used to make Plantain Chips which are a healthier alternative to potatoe chips. Great plant for decoration add tropical look to any garden.

Sugar Cane Plant in a 3 Gallon Container. Sugar cane is a tall grass which looks rather like a bamboo cane. The cane plant is a coarse growing member of the grass family with juice or sap high in sugar content. This tropical plant is ready in 11-18 months. The mature stems may vary from 4 to 12 feet or more ill height, and in commercial varieties are from 0.75 to 2 inches in diameter. The stem has joints or nodes as in other grasses. Nice alternative to bamboo since it provides privacy and is edible. Sugar canes are extremely sweet.

Hollywoods best kept secret is the Goji berry The Goji berry also know as the Wolfberry is a cold hardy Perennial shrub with vining branches, it grows in many areas of the world. It can be eaten fresh. When dehydrated it taste similar to raisins. This is one of the easiest plants to grow organically. It's highly disease resistant and rarely bothered by insects. Just plant it and pick.

Costa Rican Mint Tree in a 3 Gal. Container. Satureja means Savory. Satureja viminea is rna very minty savory with great possibilities. The small 1/2 to 1/4 inch oval, glossy, rnlime green foliage can match any spearmint for potency, and yet it is not saddled with rnMint’s aggressive nature. Even though it is frost sensitive it grows quite vigorously in rnone season and can be moved indoors. It grows well in a pot and survives inside with rngood light. Legend says that the mint plant grows into a tree only after a great deal of rntime and care... This plant is used for making a famous Kama Sutra Luxury Mint Tree Bath rnGel and Body Wash. This voluptuous cleansing liquid has a dedicated worldwide following rnof men and women who know bathing's true pleasure potential. The Kama Sutra Mint Tree rnBathing Gels are a great way to turn the simple ritual of a bath or shower into a rnsensual interlude with these indulgent bathing gels. Mint Tree cools and tingles, rninvigorating the body and lifting the spirit. Satureja viminea is a large shrub or small rntree with strongly scented mint leaves. Fragrance is pure and very intence. Very rare rnplant. Unlike a well-known peppermint herb, this plant has a woody stem and upright rngrowth, though keeps a bushy shape. Can be trained into a small tree. Reaches 6-7 ft in rnheight. Foliage strongly peppermint-scented.

Dragon Fruit Plant Red Variety in a 3 Gallon Conatiner. This climbing cactus is one of the most beautiful and wide spread members of the Cactaceae family. The magnificent night blooming white flowers can be up to14 inches in diameter. The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out. The juice is used in frozen drinks and it is in a new Tropicana Twister flavor. The red fruit are high in lycopene which is a natural antioxidant that is known to fight cancer and heart disease. Fruit are expensive, usually $5-9 each in stores.

Dragon Fruit Plant White Variety in a 3 Gallon Conatiner. This climbing cactus is one of the most beautiful and wide spread members of the Cactaceae family. The magnificent night blooming white flowers can be up to14 inches in diameter. The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out. The juice is used in frozen drinks and it is in a new Tropicana Twister flavor. The red fruit are high in lycopene which is a natural antioxidant that is known to fight cancer and heart disease. Fruit are expensive, usually $5-9 each in stores.

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Fast growing vine (up to 30 ft. in one year) with large, aromatic flowers • Relative of the passion fruit • Hard shelled fruit, 1.75-2 in. wide • Yellowish to brown when ripe • Vary from flexible and leathery to hard and brittle • Pulp is grayish or orange-yellow and has a sweet taste • Zones 10-11

June Plum/Golden Apple Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. Native to South-east Asia and found in Venezuela, Brazil and Ecuador and parts of Central America. The dwarf ambarella is a fast growing plant that will produce fruit in less than one year, and at a height of only two feet. They are often eaten fresh, made into drinks and jellies that taste something like apple butter. They have a single sharp, rather large, spiny seed. They also fruit year round so one tree will provide more than enough fruit for a family. Can be container Grown.

Yerba Mate tree, Ilex paraguariensis in a 3 gallon container. A tea like drink is made from the leaves as well as the tender stems of this elusive tree, the drink made from this plant is often referred to by the Amazonians as the "Drink of the Gods". The leaves of the yerba mate tree contain 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, abundant antioxidants and naturally occurring caffeine. Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: mate, coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa, and guarana, yerba mate is the healthiest, delivering both energy and nutrition. Yerba Mate is native to the subtropical rainforests of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina. Even though yerba mate has caffeine, most caffeine-sensitive individuals do not experience the harsh side effects (jitters, stomach upset, headaches, addiction) that are common complaints with coffee, black tea, or Asian green tea. Many people in the Amazon refer to Yerba Mate as their "liquid vegetable" and rely on its vast array of nutrients to give them the energy they need thought the day. We currently have limited quantities of this plant available.

Strawberry Tree/Jamaican Cherry Tree/Capulin Cherry in a 3 Gallon Container. The fruit of the Strawberry Tree are born on the outstretched branches of the tree. Each fruit is about the size of a blueberry and contains an tiny yellowish seeds too small to be noticed when eating. The flavor is often compared to cotton candy strawberry. The trees are highly ornamental and fast growing providing a good source of shade and a fruit that is a favorite among children. Tree fruits year round so it makes a great addition to any garden. Can also be kept under 6 feet tall and grown in a container. Children love these sweet fruit and they make great treats.

Sugar Apple Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The sugar apple is an exquisite fruit that is very closely related to the cherimoya. The fruit are typically baseball to softball size, and they taste like sugary sweet custard. The pulp comes apart in segments each containing a small black seed that separates easily from the fruit. The trees begin to fruit at just one to two years of age, and they can easily be maintained at eight to ten feet for container growing in colder climates. Fruit are extremely sweet and taste like a sugary custard.

Dragon Fruit Plant Yellow Variety in a 3 Gallon Conatiner. This climbing cactus is one of the most beautiful and wide spread members of the Cactaceae family. The magnificent night blooming white flowers can be up to14 inches in diameter. The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out. The juice is used in frozen drinks and it is in a new Tropicana Twister flavor. The red fruit are high in lycopene which is a natural antioxidant that is known to fight cancer and heart disease. Fruit are expensive, usually $5-9 each in stores.rn

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Not similar to a Guava Tree • Small pink and white flowers • Fruits are about half the size of cherries, are yellow orange or dark red • Usually eaten fresh • Also used in beverages, alcoholic drinks, and to make jam • Grows well in dry and moist climates, hardy to short frost to the upper 20s F (Zones 9-11) • Ripens from September to October • High in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, phosphorous, and calcium

The Bailey's Marvel is a popular Florida grown mango that is a cross between the Hayden and the Bombay mango varieties. The fruit skin can vary in color being a deep yellow to red blush and the flesh being fiber less bright orange creamy inside. This Variety is considered to be slightly more cold tolerant than other varieties of Mango

Guava Tree Pink Variety in a 3 Gallon Container. Guava is enjoyed in jelly, juice, pastries and a multitude of other recipes. The fruit can be round to pear shaped, and they are typically about the size of a baseball. The pulp is smooth, sweet, and extremely aromatic. The trees are heavy producers, and will begin fruiting at just one year of age. Great addition to any garden since the tree fruits year round producing a lot of fruit. Guava's can also be mixed in drinks and smoothies for an amazing flavor.

Guava Tree Red Variety in a 3 Gallon Container. Guava is enjoyed in jelly, juice, pastries and a multitude of other recipes. The fruit can be round to pear shaped, and they are typically about the size of a baseball. The pulp is smooth, sweet, and extremely aromatic. The trees are heavy producers, and will begin fruiting at just one year of age. Great addition to any garden since the tree fruits year round producing a lot of fruit. Guava's can also be mixed in drinks and smoothies for an amazing flavor.

Guava Tree White Variety in a 3 Gallon Container. Guava is enjoyed in jelly, juice, pastries and a multitude of other recipes. The fruit can be round to pear shaped, and they are typically about the size of a baseball. The pulp is smooth, sweet, and extremely aromatic. The trees are heavy producers, and will begin fruiting at just one year of age. Great addition to any garden since the tree fruits year round producing a lot of fruit. Guava's can also be mixed in drinks and smoothies for an amazing flavor.

Mombin/Hog Plum/Jocote Yellow Fruit Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The trees go dormant in the winter and drop all of their leaves. As spring begins to break the trees begin to flower, and the fruit follows in 45-60 days. The fruit and flower of the hog plum occur right on the branches as opposed to hanging from the tips. They are usually eaten as fresh fruit or pickled green and eaten in East Indian cooking. The fruit are sweet unlike store bought plums.

Mombin/Hogplum/Jocote Tree Red Fruit in a 3 Gallon Container. The trees go dormant in the winter and drop all of their leaves. As spring begins to break the trees begin to flower, and the fruit follows in 45-60 days. The fruit and flower of the hog plum occur right on the branches as opposed to hanging from the tips. They are usually eaten as fresh fruit or pickled green and eaten in East Indian cooking. The fruit are sweet unlike store bought plums.

Tamarind Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The tamarind is a graceful stately tree commonly found in the south Florida landscape and growing wild along Central American roadsides. The fruit hang in clusters peapod like legumes typically six to eight inches long. The fruit is eaten fresh, in candies, and in sauces. In fact, it is one of the primary ingredients of Worcestershire, as well as numerous other jerk and barbeque sauces. Makes a great stately shade tree. *Decorative Container Shown NOT Included

• Comes in 3 gallon container • Trees grow to 4-6 ft. (ideal for indoors) • Fruits are still large – approximately 2 inches • Pulp is smooth, sweet, and very aromatic • Very rich in vitamin C • Fruits normally appear in Spring • Full sun, average water

Black Sapote Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. Often called Chocolate pudding fruit, the black sapote is an evergreen, handsome tree with dark green, glossy leaves. Fruit are greenish-brown when ripe having a thin skin and chocolate colored pulp. A spoonful of honey mixed into the pulp makes it glossy, shiny and tasty, living up to its popular name of Chocolate Pudding Fruit. They can be grown in containers and will reach heights of 10-12 feet.

Jaboticaba Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The jaboticaba forms a small bushy tree that has multiple ornate stems. The fruit are grape-like with a thick skin & melting pulp. They are eaten as fresh fruit, in jams and in wine. They can be frozen whole to enjoy throughout the year. Because the fruit occurs on the old growth it is best never to prune them. They are especially cold hardy plants, and they like a lot of water. Fruit throughout the year. Used commerically in a Jelly made by Smuckers.

Embrace the rich flavors of Jamaica with your own Akee Tree (Blighia sapida). Our trees are specially selected to adapt to a variety of climates, allowing you to harvest the revered Akee fruit right from your garden. Each Akee Tree comes with comprehensive planting and care instructions to ensure you can enjoy these exotic fruits safely. Note: Akee fruits must be harvested when fully ripe as unripe Akee is unsafe for consumption.

Noni Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. Noni is a medicinal fruit that is professed to combat nearly every ailment of the body from cancer to allergies. Most notable is the fruit’s detoxifying juice which lowers blood pressure, regulates menstruation, and wards off infection. There are literally hundreds of scientific studies and testimonials published on various websites that tout the fruits healing powers. They can be container grown or planted as a specimen, and the trees begin fruiting at just one year of age. Great value since the tree fruits year round, one tree can provide a steady supply of noni, and noni juice can cost upwards of $20 per bottle. Also can be grown virtually anywhere in a container so can be enjoyed even in cold climates.

The Ross Sapote Fruit grown in a 3 gallon container is a close relative of the Canistel fruit. The fruit has a thin orange to yellow hue in skin color. The flesh is moist and it resembles a hard boiled egg yolk. The taste is unbelievable has the flavor of the Lucuma fruit.

This gorgeous statement plant looks amazing in any space. Can produce fresh Cacao in 1-2 years. Cacao has been used for many Centuries, considered the “Drink of the Gods” Used by many Celebrity Chefs! Experience Cacao like never before! Fun and Fresh every time

Canistel/Egg Fruit Tree in a 3 Gallon Container. The Canistel is a large, open, evergreen tree that has dark green leaves up to twelve inches long clustered at the tips of the branches. The fruit has an orange to yellow thin skin, and the pulp is dry like a hard boiled egg yolk. They are commonly eaten fresh, used in cooking, pies, and they are excellent in ice cream. In milk shakes they taste like eggnog. They are very similar in taste to the Lucuma from Andean countries.

All the way from Brazil's Amazon Basin we welcome the Guarana fruit tree. The fruit is best known for the seeds from its fruit, which are about the size of a coffee seed bean. It's seeds contain about twice the concentration of caffeine.

The Araza fruit is the most collected plant. The fruits are soft bright yellow having a juicy fruit aroma.