Oleaceae Olive tree About Olea europaea is the botanical name of the olive. It is a small tree species in the family Oleaceae. The olive tree is an…
The European or common pear is a perennial, deciduous tree and cultivated for its fruit. The tree grows small, white flowers (about 2.5 cm or 1 inch…
the tropics. Mango trees grow up to 35-40 meters (115-131 feet) tall and its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really…
Malus pumila Apple About The apple tree (often named Malus domestica by mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous…
of subtropical areas. Macadamia trees usually grow to a height of between 2-12 metres (or 7-40 feet). The macadamia trees have shiny leathery leaves…
description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet and juicy and it…
Citrus About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the…
amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’…
About The avocado ( Persea americana ), also named ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit…
granatum Pomegranate About The pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) is a small tree or deciduous shrub that belongs to the family of Lythraceae . The plant…
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