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By Lesley-Caron Veater

Dwarf Williams Pear Tree

Dwarf Williams Pear Tree – Pyrus Communis Lesley-Caron Veater Williams pears are native to Europe and were thought to initially be discovered in England by a schoolmaster named Mr. Stair in 1765 residing in Berkshire. A nurseryman named Williams later acquired the variety and introduced it to the rest of England. When it was sent […]

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By Matilda Winterbottom

Ficus dammaropsis

  TREE FRIEND DATA SHEET  a)  Average expected life of tree, in years, from sprout to death (approx numbers) The Ficus dammaropsis can live as long as 200 years. b) Years until trees first fruit (ie some trees fruit within a few years, others can take decades) Can fruit from year 2 but could take […]

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By Louise Carroll

Carob Tree

CAROB TREE (Ceratonia siliqua)   Average expected life of tree, in years, from sprout to death: The carob tree is a long lived evergreen tree and will live for over 100 years and can live to 200 years b) Years until trees first fruit: The carob tree is slow growing and traditionally would not produce […]

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By Emma Weir

Tree Friend – Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra)

Tree Friend – Black Mulberry Morus Nigra | Moraceae    ☀ Average lifespan:                 Between 25 and 100+ years    ☀ Years until first fruit:          1st year    ☀ Expected fruiting span:      40 years    ☀ Season/s of production:     Spring, late summer    ☀ Country/area […]

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By Susan Burk

Lilly Pilly Syzygium Australe

TREE FRIEND DATA SHEET  for Susan Burk Average expected life of tree, in years, from sprout to death (approx numbers) Lilly Pilly is a common name for a Syzygium. The Syzygium Australe, also known as a Brush Cherry or Scrub Cherry.  The average life span is approximately 20 years plus depending on conditions. Years until […]

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By Kelly Lyons

Pecan Tree – Carya illinoinensis

Pecan Tree a) Average expected life of tree, in years, from sprout to death (approx numbers) 100 + years but can live up to 400 years. b) Years until trees first fruit (ie some trees fruit within a few years, others can take decades) 3-10 Years Grafted 3-7 years c) Season of year when productive […]

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