Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant Specimen Tree For Sale In Houston

* The cones open on ripening or up to a year later, invariably shedding all the infertile basal scales to allow the fertile scales to open more widely; the large seeds are dispersed by birds, mainly Cyanopica cyanus (azure-winged magpie), and in the last...

* Its conservation status was enhanced to Endangered by the IUCN in 2013 due to its declining abundance. * The tree is native to central and southern Chile and western Argentina. The seed is soft like a cashew nut and has a slight flavour of pine nuts.

* The cones open on ripening or up to a year later, invariably shedding all the infertile basal scales to allow the fertile scales to open more widely; the large seeds are dispersed by birds, mainly Cyanopica cyanus (azure-winged magpie), and in the last...

* The quince (pronounced /?kw?ns/ ), or Cydonia oblonga , is the sole member of the genus Cydonia and native to warm-temperate southwest Asia in the Caucasus region. In cooler climates such as Britain, however, it remains hard and astringent and needs...

* Sorbus domestica ( Service Tree , or sometimes True Service Tree to distinguish it from the Wild Service Tree ; syn. The fruit will often begin its bletting process whilst still on the tree and we have eaten delicious fruits straight from the tree in...

* Few trees flower more elegantly-- white, bell-shaped, 3/4" blooms dangling like raindrops in rows along year-old branches; spring flowering; the limbs arch up and out to form a rounded, horizontal canopy; few pests; likes rich, acid soil; an understory...

* Its conservation status was enhanced to Endangered by the IUCN in 2013 due to its declining abundance. * The tree is native to central and southern Chile and western Argentina. The seed is soft like a cashew nut and has a slight flavour of pine nuts.

* Bigtree or Mexican plum is a single-trunked, non-suckering tree, 15-35 ft. Its native range stretches from South Dakota and Ohio in the north to as far south as Alabama and Coahuila .

It often reaches the alpine tree line in this area. Facing slopes and in moist heavy clay soils. It typically grows at (1,200-) 1,500-2,200 (-2,300) m altitude. * A very hardy plant tolerating temperatures down to about -30°c.

* Umbellularia californica is a large tree native to coastal forests of California and slightly extended into Oregon .

* Pale blue-green needles to 12", cones to 10"; of loose, open habit; edible seeds; native to California. It is colourless, with the odour of oranges, and is obtained by distilling the resinous juices.

It often reaches the alpine tree line in this area. Facing slopes and in moist heavy clay soils. It typically grows at (1,200-) 1,500-2,200 (-2,300) m altitude. * A very hardy plant tolerating temperatures down to about -30°c.

* Forms a dense thicket, good for bird cover, long curved thorns, white flowers, red-brown fruits; native to central eastern states in U.S. * Fruit we have eaten from this tree is mealy and fairly soft, with a pleasant sweet flavour.

* The wild plums of this species are gathered for making jellies and jams. Wood - heavy, hard, close grained. The scientific name describes the flower clusters, known as umbels, that are rounded, with equal stalks like an umbrella.

* The nuts also provide a significant food source for wildlife. * Chinese chestnuts have evolved over a long period of time in coexistence with the bark fungal disease chestnut blight and have evolved a very successful resistance to the blight, probably...

* The wood of P. * Native Americans prepared decoctions of the inner bark for cough medicines and tea-like cold remedies. * It is a moderately long-lived tree, with ages of up to 258 years known.

* Grown for its 3" edible orange fruit in late fall. * The kaki is among the oldest plants in cultivation, known for its use in China for more than 2000 years. * The very high proportion of beta-carotene (provitamin A) makes the kaki fruit nutritionally...

The fruit is juicy and refreshing, though it must be used as soon as it is ripe. * A delicious slightly acid flavour, it makes an excellent dessert fruit and can be eaten in quantity.

* The seed is edible raw or cooked. The process can be speeded up by grinding the seed into a powder prior to soaking. It is an evergreen tree growing up to 15 metres tall. * It is cultivated as an ornamental plant .

* Carya cathayensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in) at a slow rate. A very good fuel, burning well and giving off a lot of heat. * The seed is eaten raw or cooked. It has a sweet flavour and is highly esteemed by the Chinese.

* Juglans hindsi has only one confirmed native stand remaining. * This species is often used in south-western N. It is highly figured with a rich brown color and striking grain patterns, especially in the crotch areas, where large limbs meet the trunk.

* The sturdy trunk of the Valley oak may exceed two to three meters in diameter and its towering stature may surpass 30 meters in height. A variety of mammals and birds eat them, including the Acorn Woodpecker, Western Scrub Jay, Yellow-billed Magpie,...

* 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. The leaves are 5 to 6 centimeters long, glossy dark green in color and turning gold to red in the fall.

Sturdy 1 1/2-3' trees shipped. Plant two for cross-pollination. Chinese Chestnut trees are majestic shade trees (to 40') that produce the most luscious chestnuts you have ever eaten.

* Stiff 1 1/2 " dark needles; cones to 5"; looks like Pinus aristata with shorter needles and smaller cones; native to California. In both areas, it is often a tree line species. * The Foxtail Pine ( Pinus balfouriana ) is a rare pine that is endemic...

* Siberian Pine is treated as a variety or subspecies of the very similar Swiss Pine (Pinus cembra) by some botanists. Albicaulis, that provides an important food source for local indigenous peoples and wildlife in the form of large, wingless seeds that...

* A tree of rounded habit with evergreen compound leaves; small red flowers in racemes in spring. * The seedpods are filled with a saccharine pulp and can be eaten both green or dried.