Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Durham

* It is an evergreen large shrub or small tree , with a rounded crown, short trunk and woolly new twigs. * The fruit has a slightly acid, sweet aromatic flavour, they can be eaten out of hand or cooked in pies, sauces, jellies etc.

This species is endemic to the coastal sage and chaparral ecoregion in the U.S. state of California. * The "wild" native population of Pinus torreyana is restricted to trees growing in a narrow strip along the Southern California coast in San Diego.

* Because of its isolation in a remote area, it escaped discovery until 1964. In cultivation, leaves up to 23 cm long may be produced. * A very attractive tree. * It has started being cultivated recently and is a very attractive ornamental tree.

It differs in having slightly larger cones, and needles with three resin canals instead of two in Swiss Pine. * The edible seeds are collected in large numbers in Siberia and are often exported.

An edible oil is obtained from the seed. The shell is very hard, making it difficult to extract the seed. * Macadamia integrifolia is a tree in the Proteaceae family, native to Queensland in Australia.

It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and it is grown there and elsewhere as an ornamental tree and for its fruit. It can be eaten out of hand. * Crataegus azarolus is a species of hawthorn known by the common names azarole , mosphilla , and Mediterranean...

* Succeeds in most soils. * Although only 4 - 8mm long, it's fruit has been suggested as a substitute for the true olive, Olea europaea. Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil.

In Missouri, it is typically found along woodland streams, open wooded hillsides, upland ridges, thickets and glades primarily in limestone areas south of the Missouri River and throughout the Ozarks (Steyermark).

It often occurs in association with Blue Pine ( Pinus wallichiana ) and Deodar Cedar ( Cedrus deodara ). The seed is an important local food source, and is considered to be a great delicacy.

In Missouri, it is typically found along woodland streams, open wooded hillsides, upland ridges, thickets and glades primarily in limestone areas south of the Missouri River and throughout the Ozarks (Steyermark).

* This variety is perfect for growing in containers or restricted spaces. * It will yield normal sized cucumbers but not take up as much room in the garden.

* Crataegus crus-galli is a species of hawthorn known by the common names cockspur hawthorn and cockspur thorn . The leaves are 5 to 6 centimeters long, glossy dark green in color and turning gold to red in the fall.

It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. Numerous cultivars with flowers in shades of white, pink and red have been selected. * A decidious Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 5 m (16ft).

This is the variety that is most commonly seen in the supermarket, sold in bunches. It is bright red skinned with a crisp white inside. Sow the seed as soon as the soil temperatures are bove 40 degrees F.

* The fruit is a very dark purple pome up to about a centimeter across. Thorns along the branches are one to two centimeters long. It is most abundant in the Pacific Northwest . * The fruit raw or cooked.

* White flowers, tasty black berries; substantial arching canes; can spread rapidly in good soil; may stay as low as 2' in dry soil; native from Nova Scotia to North Carolina, Missouri.

Strictly speaking it is a bine rather than a vine, using its own shoots to act as supports for new growth. * The dried flowering heads of female plants are used as a flavouring and preservative in beer.

* It is an evergreen large shrub or small tree , with a rounded crown, short trunk and woolly new twigs. * The fruit has a slightly acid, sweet aromatic flavour, they can be eaten out of hand or cooked in pies, sauces, jellies etc.

The woody fruit is up to 30mm in diameter. A pleasant sub-acid taste, somewhat resembling dried apples. * The fruit is eaten raw or dried for later use. * Paliurus spina-christi , commonly known as Jerusalem Thorn , Garland Thorn , Christ's Thorn , or...

* The plant from which cultivated red raspberries were derived. * A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. * Raspberry fruit may protect the liver. * Polyphenolic compounds from raspberry seeds are efficient antioxidants.

* The wood is heavy, hard, tough, close-grained. The orange fruit has a mealy texture with an acid taste and a slight bitterness but is fairly nice raw. * Crataegus pinnatifida , also known as Chinese hawthorn ( The Chinese name literally means "mountain...

When the saguaro dies and its soft flesh rots, the callus remains as a so-called "saguaro boot", which was used by natives for storage. The saguaro creates callus tissue on the wound.

Tolerates trimming. * The plant can be grown as an informal windbreak hedge in all but the most exposed situations. The leaves are oval-acute, 2–3.5 centimetres (0.79–1.4 in) long and 1–1.5 centimetres (0.39–0.59 in) broad, shiny green above,...

* Succeeds in most soils. * Although only 4 - 8mm long, it's fruit has been suggested as a substitute for the true olive, Olea europaea. Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil.

It is typically a high-elevation pine, often growing mixed with several other pine species. * The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. * The Chihuahua White Pine ( Pinus strobiformis ); family Pinaceae ) is a species of pine tree that occurs in the Sierra...

The leaves are 5 to 6 centimeters long, glossy dark green in color and turning gold to red in the fall. * This is a small tree growing up to about 10 meters tall and 8 meters wide, rounded in form when young and spreading and flattening as it matures.

It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit. The flowers act on the spleen and liver, promoting blood circulation. * Rosa rugosa ( rugosa rose , Japanese rose , or Ramanas rose ) is a species of rose native...