Fruit Trees

Annona squamosa (Sweet-sop or Sugar apple)

Fruit is a round, heart-shaped, ovate, or conical with a thick, knobby rind, greenish-yellow when ripe, fruits are normally eaten fresh, flesh is white and sweetly fragrant with numerous black seeds, it has a pleasant sweet–sour flavour, rich in rich in calorie content and is considered an excellent source of total soluble sugars, fibre, proteins, vitamin C and vitamin B complex, and some minerals, good for honeybee cultivation semi-deciduous tree, this attractive tree is grown in gardens as a shade tree, Various parts of the plant have insecticidal, vermicidal and piscicidal properties
Full sun, do well in hot and relatively dry climates, drought-resistant, 3-6 m tall, trees start to bear fruit when 3 years old

Casimiroa edulis (Mexican Apple /  White Sapote)

Delicious tropical apple-like fruit, green at first, ripening to green‐yellow, sweet white flesh with a creamy texture, remarkably high food value, bark, leaves, fruit and seeds have high medicinal value to treat a number of health disorders, fruit is a rich source of different phenolic compounds and fatty acids, excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities
Full sun, very well drained, rich, loose soil, newly planted trees require regular watering to establish strong root systems, somewhat drought-tolerant once established, prune lightly to remove dead, damaged and crossing branches

Citrus: Lemon ‘Eureka’

Citrus: Lemon ‘Rough Lemon’

Citrus: Lime ‘Bearss’

Bearss lime trees are one of the easiest citrus trees to grow, small to medium sized, green skinned fruit, very juicy, valued for its tart flavour, nearly-thornless, pest resistant
Well drained, sandy soil, rich in organic matter. To loosen soil, mix compost or dehydrated cow manure into soil. In winter, allow soil to dry out between watering.  In summer, frequent watering is required

Citrus: Grapefruit ‘Star Ruby’

Mid-season, Large fruits, medium-thick peel , yellow-orange with a blush of rose, rich ruby colored flesh, juicy with a sweet-tart flavour, perfect fruit for breakfast, great for eating fresh or for juicing , rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Citrus: Orange ‘Delta Valencia’

Late season, few seeds to seedless fruit has excellent flavour. juicy and sweet, suitable for fresh eating and excellent for juice, fruit is slightly larger than other Valencia varieties, tree is thornless, vigorous and productive
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Citrus: Orange ‘Midknight Valencia’

Mid to late season, large, juicy fruit with virtually no seeds, very smooth rind texture. Excellent internal quality with high juice percentages, Fantastic for juicing, very flavourful, extra sweet, easier to peel than other Valencia types, long growing season
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Citrus: Orange ‘Turkey Valencia’

Early season, Relatively easy to peel, soft, succulent texture, high sugar and acid content make it delicious and excellent for juicing, rich Valencia flavour, get sweeter the longer they remain on the tree, do not pick Turkey Valencia fruit too early, also  considered a dual purpose orange, little to no seeds, good shelf life
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Citrus:  Satsuma ‘Big mandarin’

Early to mid-season, very large fruit, orange loose peel, very easy to peel, segments are easy to seperate, sweet and juicy, fine texture and rich flavour, moderately seedy, strong vigorous growing tree
Well drained, sandy soil, rich in organic matter.  Cover roots with a thick layer of mulch to deter weeds and keep roots moist and cool.

Citrus: Celmentine ‘Murcott’

Mid to late-season, smooth, deep orange peel is fairly tight but also very easy to peel, delicious rich flavour, juicy flesh, strong tangerine aroma, good balance of sweetness and acidity, little to no seed
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Citrus: Tangerine ‘Dancy‘

Mid-season, One of the oldest tangerine varieties, perfect for the home garden, medium-sized fruit, has a deep redish orange rind colour, easy-to-peel, very juicy with a spicy, sweet- tart taste, has seeds, large, vigorous upright growing tree,
nearly thornless
Well draining, loose soil, add a mulch layer

Citrus: Orange ‘Washington navel’

Citrus: Orange ‘Bahianinha Navel’

Mid-season, medium sized, round fruits, deep orange rind colour, thick skin peels easily, seedless, tender, juicy flesh has a rich sweet flavour, delicious for eating out of hand, can be grown in hot and arid conditions, moderate to good shelf life, trees are semi-dwarf and very productive
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Citrus: Blood Navel ‘Tarocco’

Early to mid- season, medium-sized fruit, rind is a vibrant orange, pinkish-orange-to-reddish-orange flesh, deliciously sweet fruit with hints of berry flavours and is very juicy, few seeds to seedless, low in acid, contains an antioxidant called anthocyanin
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Citrus: Orange ‘Palmer Navel’

Mid-season, medium to large fruit is round-oval shaped, rind develops a deep orange at maturity, peels easily, Very sweet, pleasant flavour, low acid, soft flesh texture, very good internal quality and appearance, perfect for fresh eating, good storage ability
Well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, a layer of organic mulch will help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature

Dragon Fruit   ‘Sweet Bliss’

Grape ‘Crimson seedless’

Mango ‘Tommy Atkins’

Early to mid-season, large fruit (450–700g) , attractive skin colour, fibreless, exceptional shelf life, very tolerant of handling and transportation with little or no bruising, medium-sized tree, produces consistently heavy and good crops, tolerant to bacterial black spot
Water trees deeply.  Allow the soil to dry to a depth of several inches before watering again. Recommended tree spacing for Tommy Atkins in Zambia is 7×4 m (350 plants per hectare). Foliar potassium nitrate application sprays should be applied at 4% once during full bloom.

Mulberry black

Very easy to grow, fruit is very nutritious with many medicinal properties and can be eaten fresh out of hand or to make jams, pies, tarts, puddings,  Silvopasture, Leaves are highly palatable and digestible, an excellent protein-rich fodder for livestock and can be used as supplements replacing concentrates for dairy cattle, it  increase milk production of lactating goats, cows, sheep and rabbits, and improve livestock productivity.
Full sun, will thrive in degraded soils but prefers compost-rich, well-drained soil, very drought tolerant, fast growing, resistant to all major pest and diseases

Mulberry White

Leaves contain high concentrations of fiber and protein, in many countries, white mulberry leaves are used as a food source for both animals and humans, white mulberry fruits are juicy and sweet-tart with an impressive nutrient content and several health benefits. Despite its name, fruit is typically white, but may ripen to pale red or deep purple, used to make juice, tea, jam or dried snacks. Full sun, medium water, will grow in most soil types but will flourish in compost rich soil, apply mulch especially during winter, white mulberry trees like warm soil.

Opuntia (Prickly Pear Cactus) ‘Morado’

The Morado prickly pear is a popular cultivar, known for its minimal to thorn-free leaves, making it easy to handle. Its light-green skin and delicate white flesh with a tropical, subtly sweet flavor make it a market favorite. The fruit’s center is fresh and inviting, offering a unique taste experience, while its bright yellow flowers add an extra touch of visual appeal.

Pachira glabra (Saba Nut)

Passiflora edulis (Pruple Granadilla)

Phoenix dactylifera (Arabian Date Palm)

Cultivated for its sweet edible fruits. Date palms bear male and female flowers on separate plants. The sex of the plant is only recognizable once it flowers. To optimize yield, remove excess male plants and replace them with females, maintaining a ratio of 1 male to 10 females. Hand pollination can significantly improve yields. Date palms grow very well in Zambia, thriving in hot weather but requiring sufficient water, especially during the flowering and fruiting seasons. 

Pineapple ‘Smooth Cayenne’

Very large fruits, high juice content, high sugar, low acid flavour, light yellow flesh, excellent for juicing and canning and baking, few spines
Full sun, loose, free draining, sandy loam soil, wait until the soil has dried out before watering. Pineapples are planted on riges, two rows 40 cm apart on a ridge, 60 m planting distance in the row and 1.5 m from ridge centre to ridge centre.

Pomegranate ‘Gose’

Pomegranate ‘Pazz’

Pomegranate ‘Purple Heart’

Pomegranate ‘Wonderful’

Quince ‘Portugal’

Tamarillo (Tree tomato)

Tamarindus indica (Tamarind)

Evergreen, long-lived tree,  a landscaping favorite, striking vase shape and thick canopy, pods contain edible, paste-like, sweet-sour fruit pulp, used incurries, sauces, chutneys and  beverages, rich in Vit B, C, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, many medicinal benefits, suitable for container growth, seeds and leaves are also edible
Full sun. any soil type, low water and fertilization needs, high resistance to drought, medium-growth rate, low maintenance, wood is used in carpentry