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TYPES OF FRUITS & TREES
Pawpaw (Asmina triloba)
I am growing several different varieties of American papaw, (Asimina triloba). Pawpaw is native to the eastern United States and southern Canada, producing a large, yellowish-green to brown fruit. Recently I have seen where this tree is being grown throughout Europe and Asian. Pawpaw fruits are sweet, with a custard-like texture, and a flavor somewhat similar to banana, mango, and pineapple. They are commonly eaten raw, but are also used to make ice cream.
Persimmon
I carry two main types of hybrids. Diospyrus virginina is astringent and Diospyrus kaki. Of these there are some that are Astringent and must fully ripen before eating in order to enjoy it full flavor. The other is non-astringent and can be eaten after it turns color. It will get sweeter over time. The kaki varieties have limited cold ttolerance below -15°C (5 °F).
Jujube
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba)
Its origin is thought to be in southwest Asia and eventually southeastern Europe. The tree tolerates a wide range of temperatures and rainfall, though it requires hot summers and sufficient water for acceptable fruiting. Unlike most of the other species in the genus, it tolerates fairly cold winters, surviving temperatures down to about −15 °C (5 °F).
Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
Cultivars are classified in two groups. Most of the cultivars belong to the Akanashi ('Russet pears') group, and have yellowish-brown rinds. The Aonashi ('Green pears') have yellow-green rinds.
Mulberry
I am growing red (Morus rubra) and black (Morus nigra), these types originating from the color of their dormant buds and not necessarily the fruit. Morus nigra is self fruiting will not cross pollinate with Morus rubra
Hazelnut (Corylus)
A mix of western filberts and eastern that show resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight.
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Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora)
Native to East Asia, Korea, China, Japan. Can grow to 8 foot tall and are not invasive. A nitrogen fixer that can provide to nearby plants. First to ripen in the spring and the taste is like a cherry.
Fig
I carry the varieties that are known to produce well here. Chicago, Celest and Brown Turkey.
Mandarin Melonberry
(Maclura tricuspidata)
Also known as Chinese Che Cudrang, Silkworm Thorn. Tree is native to East Asia. A pleasant watermelon fig taste. These are seedless and self fertile. Grown on Osage Orange root stock to control the growth of root suckers.