List Of Fruits That Come From Flowers

A variety of fruit tree flowers.
Do you love looking at fruit trees when they bloom? There is nothing as pretty as driving down a road with the trees blooming on either side. There are so many of them that it can be difficult to identify them. In case you are anything like me, here is an article listing the 50 Fruit Tree Flowers.

Apple Blossoms (Malus domestica)

A close look at apple blossoms.
The flowers of an Apple Blossom are abundant on a tree for which has been well cared. The tree requires full sunlight. They need to be watered moderately so that the soil stays moist but not soaked. The soil must be well draining. In general apple trees have a hardiness zone of 3 through 8, but it depends on the variety.

Armenian Plum (Prunus armeniaca)

A close look at Armenian Plum Blossoms.
The fruit of this tree is better known as an apricot. They have a hardiness zone of 3 through 10. They need anywhere from 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight. They prefer a pH level of 5.5 to 6.5. They like soil that is sandy and well drained. For the first two seasons, you want to soak the tree with water. After that, they need deep watering every 10 days.

Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)

A close look at a blossoming Asian Pear.
Asian Pears are different than other pear trees. They have a hardiness zone of 5 through 9. They do not require much water. They should only be watered when the first two to three inches are dry. Asian Pear trees will survive in soil with a pH of 5.0 to 7.5, they prefer it to be 6.0 to 6.5. They need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight.

Avocado (Persea americana)

A close look at blossoming avocado leaves.
The Avocado prefers to be in the sun and only needs light watering. The soil must remain moist but not soaked. They have a hardiness zone of 10 through 12. They need to be watered 2 to 3 times per week but the soil must dry our before watering.

Cactus (Cactaceae)

A cactus blossoming with pink flowers.
Cacti does well in acidic soil with a pH of 5 to 6.5. The hardiness zone depending on the individual type of cactus. The zone ranges all over. A cactus does actually need water. It needs water about once a week, but it should completely dry out between watering. Cacti does well in the sun but it can become scorched by the sun.

Carambola (Averrhoa carambola)

A close look at blossoming Carambola flowers.
The Carambola tree is also known as star fruit and likes acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. They like to be watered but they do not do well with being over watered. They like full sunlight, but will grow in partial shade. It has a hardiness zone of 10 through 12.

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)

A close look at a cashew tree.
The ideal hardiness zone for a Cashew Tree is 10 and 11, but it can handle the temperatures in zone 9. They prefer to have sandy soil that drains well with a pH of 4.5 to 6.5. Once the Cashew Tree is established, it is tolerant of drought conditions but should still be watered on a weekly basis.

Climbing Fig (Ficus pumila)

A close look at a climbing fig tree.
The Climbing Fig tree likes a lot of bright sunshine. It also needs a fair amount of water, so it should be watered frequently. It has a hardiness zone of 9 through 11. It is not picky about its soil and does well in all soil types.

Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

A close look at a coconut tree with fruits.
The Coconut tree needs full sunlight and well draining soil to thrive. They prefer soil with a pH of 5 to 8. A Coconut tree needs to be watered with about an inch of water every week. Coconut trees have a hardiness zone of 10. They prefer warmer climates. They do not handle weather that goes below 32 degrees.

Common Medlar (Mespilus germanica)

A close look at a blossoming Common Medlar.
The Common Medlar tree has a hardiness zone of 4 through 9. They prefer to be in direct and full sunlight. They want their soil to be well drained with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. The Common Medlar wants a fertile soil that does not have a high pH. They need adequate amounts of water, but not so much that they are soggy.

Crabapple Tree (Malus sylvestris)

Three blossoming Crabapple Trees.
Crabapple Trees can tolerate drought conditions but they prefer to have regular water. They want soil that remains moist but provides good drainage. They need a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0. They have a hardiness zone of 4 through 8.

Dragon Fruit Tree (Hylocereus undatus)

A close look at the flower of a Dragon Fruit Tree.
The Dragon Fruit tree only needs water when the soil is dry to the touch. It must be moist but not soaked. The ideal soil pH is 5, but it can survive in pH 4 to 6. It has a hardiness zone of 10a through 11.

English Walnut (Juglans regia)

A close look at the blossoming English Walnut.
These beautiful trees have a hardiness zone of 4 through 9. The English Walnut tree enjoys full sun and some partial shade. It also prefer soil that is fertile and well draining. The soil should be kept moist but not soaked. The English Walnut tree can tolerate just about any soil type, but it does prefer a pH of 6.8 to 7.2.

European Pear (Pyrus communis)

A close look at the flowers of a European Pear.
Pears are delicious to eat and the trees produces beautiful flowers. They like to be well watered, about once or twice a week, and maintain moist soil. They prefer to be in full or partial sunlight. These trees can grow up to 40 feet tall. While European Pear trees will survive in soil with a pH of 5.0 to 7.5, they prefer it to be 6.0 to 6.5.

Fig Tree (Ficus carica)

A close look at a blossoming Fig Tree.
The fruit of a fig tree is delicious and prefers warmer climates. It has a hardiness zone of 8 and higher, but it can be grown in colder climates, such as 6 and 7. The tree must be kept in full sunlight in the summer. It needs a potting mix with a soil base for best drainage. The tree should be watered moderately so that the soil remains moist.

Grapefruit Tree (Citrus × paradisi)

A blossoming Grapefruit Tree.
The Grapefruit tree likes to be in full sunlight. They have a hardiness zone of 9 through 11. New Grapefruit trees need water one or twice per week, but established trees only need water every other week. The hotter the weather, the more water it needs. It does not like soggy or wet soil.

Guava Tree (Psidium guajava)

A close look at the blossom of a guava tree.
The Guava Tree is not an overly fussy tree. The only thing it needs is warm weather. It does not handle frost well. They do want to have full sunlight. While they can survive in drought like conditions, they do prefer to have full watering on a regular basis. They prefer rich soil with organic material. They prefer a soil pH of 5 to 7. They have a hardiness zone of 9 through 12.

Jackfruit Tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

A close look at a blossoming jackfruit tree.
A jackfruit tree that is new cannot handle drought conditions. They prefer deep and rich soil that is a bit porous and can hold water. They want a constant source of moisture but do not want their roots to be wet and soggy. The hardiness zone for the jackfruit is 11 and above. The need a lot of sunlight, humidity, and warmth.

Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis)

A close look at a Japanese Flowering Cherry.
This cherry tree needs full sunlight with partial shade. It requires soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.1. It needs to have soil that drains well. It has a hardiness zone of 5 through 8. It needs to have regular water to retain moisture.

Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

A close look at a blossoming Japanese Persimmon.
The Japanese Persimmon tree has a hardiness zone of 8 through 11. They enjoy full sunlight and loamy soil that is well draining. The best soil pH for the Japanese Persimmon is 6.0 to 7.5. While the Japanese Persimmon can survive through periods of drought, as long as they are not too long. They do prefer water on a regular basis.

Keylime (Citrus × aurantiifolia)

Like most citrus trees, the Keylime tree likes to be in full sunlight. They have a hardiness zone of 9 through 11. New Keylime trees need water one or twice per week, but established trees only need water every other week. The hotter the weather, the more water it needs. It does not like soggy or wet soil.

Kumquat (Citrus japonica)

Kumquat is a citrus fruit and likes to be in full sunlight. They have a hardiness zone of 9 through 11. An established Kumquat tree only needs water every other week. The hotter the weather, the more water it needs. It does not like soggy or wet soil.

Lemon Tree (Citrus × limon)

The blossoming flowers of a Lemon Tree.
Lemon trees are rugged and durable as long as they are cared for properly. They have a hardiness zone of 8b through 11. They need full sunlight and great drainage. They can survive in just about any soil. A soil pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is perfect for lemon trees. Newly planted lemon trees need moist but not soggy soil.

Kaffir Lime Tree (Citrus hystrix)

The Kaffir Lime tree is similar to the Keylime tree and it likes to be in full sunlight. They have a hardiness zone of 9 through 11. New Kaffir Lime trees need water one or twice per week, but established trees only need water every other week. The hotter the weather, the more water it needs. It does not like soggy or wet soil.

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