According to Elemo Baker, a fruit tree pollination chart maps which Australian garden fruit trees self-pollinate and which need a second variety nearby. Citrus, figs, and most peaches, nectarines and apricots are self-fertile; apples, pears, sweet cherries and plums generally require a compatible cross-pollinator planted within around 10 metres, with [...]
Introduction Lilly pilly australe (Syzygium australe) is an Australian native evergreen shrub or small tree from the Myrtaceae family, commonly grown as a hedge, privacy screen, ornamental plant and edible garden species. Native to eastern Queensland and New South Wales, this versatile plant is valued for its dense foliage, fast [...]
Introduction Acmena smithii ‘Cherry Surprise’ is a compact, psyllid-resistant lilly pilly cultivar valued for its vivid cherry-red new foliage, dense growth habit, and suitability for Australian gardens. It is a Myrtaceae shrub developed as a low-maintenance hedging and screening plant, offering year-round greenery with seasonal colour changes. The acmena smithii [...]
Papaya is a fast-growing tropical fruit available in many varieties, with the main commercial groups divided into small-fruited Hawaiian types and large-fruited Mexican types. Popular cultivars include Solo, Maradol, and Strawberry/Sunrise papaya. The best papaya variety depends on flavour preference, fruit size, growing conditions, and intended use. Small Hawaiian papayas [...]
Introduction Christmas palm tree landscaping uses the compact tropical beauty of the Christmas palm (Adonidia merrillii, formerly known as Veitchia merrillii) to create attractive, low-maintenance outdoor spaces. This ornamental palm is valued for its neat crown, arching green fronds, smooth grey trunk and clusters of bright red fruit that often [...]
Introduction A seedless lemon tree is a lemon variety that naturally produces fruit with very few or no seeds due to specific botanical traits such as self-incompatibility, reduced seed development, or selective breeding. Seedless does not always mean completely seed-free; most varieties produce low-seed fruit rather than eliminating seeds entirely. [...]
Introduction Bonsai asam jawa, also known as tamarind bonsai or asem jawa bonsai, is the miniature cultivation of the tropical tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) using traditional bonsai techniques. It is valued for its tiny compound leaves, thick textured bark, strong trunk character, and ability to develop an aged appearance in [...]
Introduction Pigeon pea bonsai is a bonsai-trained form of Cajanus cajan, a fast-growing tropical legume shrub that is shaped using traditional bonsai techniques rather than being a naturally dwarf tree. Unlike classic bonsai species, pigeon pea develops quickly, making it a popular choice in beginner bonsai seed kits. However, growers [...]
Introduction A mango tree Philippines refers mainly to the Carabao mango tree (Mangifera indica), the country’s most famous mango cultivar and national fruit. The Carabao mango is recognised worldwide for its exceptionally sweet flavour, smooth texture, and importance in Filipino agriculture and culture. A carabao mango tree produces the mangoes [...]
Introduction The watermelon belly button is the small circular mark found on the blossom end of a watermelon, opposite the stem. It is the scar left behind where the flower was attached before the fruit developed. This natural mark can provide clues about watermelon growth and ripeness, but it is [...]