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We produce a wide variety of rare tropical fruit trees, and offer seedlings, as well as superior varieties propagated by grafting, cuttings and airlayers. Please check back, as we are continually adding new items. The trees on this page are specially propagated in soiless mix to meet quarantine regulations of California, Arizona, Texas and Louisiana, but can be shipped anywhere else too. They are shipped in the pot or growbag, so don't experience any transplant shock. Please contact us for custom propagation of anything you don't see here. Prices do not include shipping (shipping information).
Artocarpus camansi (seeded breadfruit) Also known as breadnut, they are primarily grown for the delicious, high protein seeds, which are eaten boiled or roasted. The immature fruits can also be eaten boiled or roasted. These are seedling trees.
Artocarpus hypargyraeus (kwai muk) Kwai muk fruits have a delicious sweet lemony flavor. Medium sized tree with beautiful glossy foliage. Native to south China, it is similar to mango and jackfruit in cold hardiness.
Cinnamomum cassia (cinnamon) The aromatic bark of this tree is ground to make commercial cinnamon, the leaves are used to make perfumes, and the dried, unripe fruits are used in cooking, similar to cloves.
Cocos nucifera (coconut) These are real sprouted coconuts. Can be grown indoors in a large pot for tropical foliage, but aren't likely to bear fruit. Can be planted outdoors in tropical or frost free climates. Tall green coconut variety.
Eugenia brasiliensis (grumichama or Brazilian cherry) Grumichama is a delicious, cherry-like fruit that grows on a large bush to small tree. Will fruit in a large pot. Reportedly hardy to 28°F. Propagated by seed.
Eugenia uniflora (pitanga or Surinam cherry) Pitanga is a delicious, cherry-like fruit that grows on a large bush to small tree. Will fruit in a large pot. Reportedly hardy to 22 F (-5 C). Grafted and seedling trees available.
Garcinia intermedia (lemon drop mangosteen) Lemon drop mangosteen is a small tree which bears abundant crops of round, sweet-sour fruits. Very ornamental and will fruit in a pot.
Garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) Mangosteen is known as the Queen of the Fruits, and is an extremely popular fruit in Southeast Asia, where is it native. The snow white pulp is aromatic and has a delightful sweet sour taste. Very ornamental and tropical looking.
Garcinia xanthochymus (yellow mangosteen) Yellow mangosteen is very productive and beautiful in fruit. The fruits are sour, and are used in juices, sauces and chutneys. Can also be used as a rootstock for purple mangosteen. These are seedling trees.
Morinda citrifolia (noni) Noni is famous for its numerous medicinal properties, reportedly effective in treatment of colds, cancer, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, pain, skin infection, high blood pressure, mental depression, atherosclerosis and arthritis. It is a small tree from Southeast Asia that will fruit in a pot, and is drought and salt resistant.
Myrciaria cauliflora (jaboticaba) Jaboticaba is a delicious Brazilian fruit similar to a dark purple grape. Fruits are produced on the trunk and branches. Reportedly hardy to 24 F (-4 C).
Nephelium lappaceum (rambutan) Rambutan is one of the most delicious fruits of South East Asia. Covered with exotic looking hairs (spinterns), rambutan fruits may be red, orange or yellow. The pulp is sweet and juicy. Seedlings and grafted varieties available.
Pachira glabra
(French peanut)
Plinia glomerata (cabelluda or yellow jaboticaba) Cabelluda is a large multibranched shrub that grows and fruits well in full sun or shade. The fruits are sweet and aromatic, with a flavor similar to apricot. Reportedly cold tolerant to 27F (-3C). Fruits from March through May.
Synsepalum dulcificum (miracle fruit) Miracle fruit is a small African bush with bright red fruits. The fruits have a natural compound (miraculin) that changes the taste receptors in the tongue, making sour foods taste sweet!!! Will fruit in a pot and can be trained as a bonsai.
Theobroma grandiflorum (cupuassu) This is the exotic relative of the cacao (chocolate) tree!!! Shade and moisture loving tropical tree. The seeds are fermented, roasted and ground to make exotic chocolate-like "cupulate", and the aromatic sour pulp surrounding the seeds us used to make delicious tropical juices.
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