Tree Friends
The Black Mulberry Tree
Black Mulberry Tree a) The average life of a black mulberry tree is between 25 and 50 years however a healthy tree can live up to 100 years. b) Mulberry Trees usually bear fruit in their second year. c) It is a deciduous tree that gets new leaves in early spring. Green flowers appear with […]
Eucalyptus Gunnii
Cider Gum Scientific name: Eucalyptus Gunnii Family: Myrtaceae The Cider gum is endemic to the central plateau of Tasmania where temperatures can fall into the minus’. An average annual rainfall for the western half of the central highlands municipality can receive over 1600mm whilst on the eastern side receives less than 600mm. […]
Pomegranate
Punica granatum The pomegranate is an ancient tree that originated in Iran (Persia) and was brought to China in 100BC during the Han Dynasty. It is extensively cultivated in Iran, India, Afganistan and the Mediterranean. It is believed to be one of the oldest trees in cultivation and some scholars believe it to be the […]
Moringa Oliefera
Moringa Lives for approximately 20 years. Flowers in the first year, usually after 6 months then produces long drumstick like seed pods. The leaves are edible as soon as the tree reaches reasonable size (2-6 months after planting, depending on the time of year planted and sufficient water while establishing). Production season depends on the […]
Dwarf Oriental Persimmon – Ichikikijiro
Record average expected life of tree in years from sprout to death. (looking for approx numbers) 50-75 years (http://www.raintreenursery.com/Persimmon.html) Years until trees 1st fruit 4-5 years Season of year when productive tree fruits. Autumn – March, April, May Expected or average number years tree expected to fruit for once it begins Unknown Country/area of origin […]