Flowers and shrubbery are only the beginning when planning your perfect backyard oasis. Imagine a perfect warm summer day, the flowers smell great and look beautiful but they just don't have the sweet, juicy treats like a Katy Apricot tree or a buttery goodness of a Hass Avocado tree.
Picking the right fruit tree to add a little flavor to your Southern California backyard has just as much to do with your tastes as with your plan for the year. Certain tropical fruit trees bloom early and fruit quickly (like the Brazilian Banana tree) while others bloom later in the year and ripen more slowly (like the Panche Fig tree).
Stylistically there is also a lot to take into consideration. Many regional tropical fruit tree nurseries now carry different variations of your favorite trees. For example, the Santa Rosa Plum tree is a very popular choice for its rich, juicy taste. But not everyone wants a "tree" looking tree, for those people the "weeping" variety was created. The Weeping Santa Rosa Plum tree gives off a much more whimsical Alice-in-Wonderland-type look. If you're looking for a softer look to your backyard, this might be your best bet.
If you have a smaller backyard you needn't worry about the limitations of space. You have two options when it comes to picking your perfect tree: Semi-dwarf or the newest creation of the gardening industry, "EZ-Pick". Semi-dwarf trees are a smaller version of the original, they don't grow as big but still produce a decent amount of fruit. This is a good option for a medium-small sized backyard. The Royal Apricot Semi-Dwarf tree is one of the most popular varieties.
The EZ-Pick however, is an even more tightly-compacted option for those concerned with space and with not being able to reach your fruit when a normal-sized tree matures. EZ-Pick was specifically developed with this problem in mind. They are created to grow no higher than 6 feet tall and will still produce a good amount of fruit. This is a relatively new addition to the tropical fruit tree nursery so not everyone will carry them. The EZ-Pick Golden Nectar Plum was a shoe-in for favorite small backyard addition this season.
Some homeowners want to create more than just a tropical oasis in their backyard, they want to create an exotic sanctuary. In that case, trees that bear tropical fruit are one of the best additions you can make to your backyard. Buddha's Hand fruit trees, Star Fruit trees, Wampi trees and other very different trees will give you a definite central conversation piece right in your own backyard.
When you're ready to start transforming your backyard, make sure to call or visit a local tropical fruit tree nursery to get your creative juices flowing.
California Tropical Fruit Trees specializes in bringing high quality tropical fruit trees to the Southern California area. All our tropical trees thrive in the San Diego, Orange County and LA County area and will help you create your own personal great tasting orchard producing yummy treats every year! If you're looking for the perfect tropical fruit trees for your San Diego, Orange County or LA backyard, stop by anytime!
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