Common Name
and Description

Feijoa sellowiana

Feijoa, Pineapple Guava - Oval shaped green fruit with highly aromatic, perfume smelling flesh tasting like a combination of guava, strawberry, pineapple, and mint. Eaten fresh or in salads and drinks. Small shrub produces an abundance of fruit and beautiful edible flowers. Hardy to 15F, prefers cool winters and moderate summers. more info... #108

Flacourtia inermis

Louvi, Rukam, Batoko Plum - Dark purple fruit looking much like a large grape. Fruits are often cooked into desserts or used to make preserves. The tree is ornamental and new growth spurts are quite pretty. 6 seeds per pack. #190 more info...

Fortunella crassifolia

Meiwa Kumquat - Oval, orange skinned citrus relative with a tart, sweet, orange like flavor. The Meiwa Kumquat is often a bit sweeter than the Nagami, and some say has a superior flavor. Tree is hardy to 10-15F. Limited, four seeds per pack. #745

Fuchsia arborescens

Lilac Fuchsia - Hardy fuchsia with large, pink petaled blooms of small, fragrant flowers that clump in the hundreds Fruits are plump, dark-purple, 1cm across. Tree grows to 4-8ft, does well in cooler, shady, and wet conditions. Native to Mexico. #964

Fuchsia boliviana

Bolivian Fuchsia - Beautiful red-pink flowered fuchsia with edible fruits once popular with the Incas, now occasionally sold locally in South America. This fuchsia is best known for its long, trumpet-like flowers which form in large clusters all over this small, shrubby tree. Hardy to about 25F. Grows very well in cool climates. #770 more info...

Fuchsia denticulata

Fuchsia - One of the showier Fuchsia's, this species bears long, 3-4", tubular flowers with multi-colors ranging from pink to orange to green. Flowers are borne on and off throughout the year, generally in small clusters. Edible, berry-like fruits follow and are quite juicy, with an acidic flavor. Hardy to the 20's (F). #1547

Fuchsia microphylla

Fuchsia- Small, purple flowered fuchsia producing edible 1-3cm, juicy berries with a sweet flavor. This species is reportedly one of the best tasting fuchsia's. Hardy to the 20's (F), will attract birds. Bushy plant to 4-6ft. #732

Fuchsia procumbens

Creeping Fuchsia- A very unique species of Fuchsia. This is the only Fuchsia species with yellow flowers. It is native to New Zealand, and unlike other Fuchsia's, grows along the ground, trailing clumpy vines. Produces an edible, grape-sized fruit with a red skin. more info... #916

Fuchsia splendens

Fuchsia - Cloud forest fuchsia bearing 1" whitish fruits with a sweet, lemon-like flavor. Flowers are tubular, ornate, with orange-red-green color. Low growing shrub, to 2-4ft, hardy to the low to mid 20's (F). more info... #777

Grewia flavescens

Raisin Bush - Small bushy shrub native to Central Africa. Fruits are small, brown, reportedly edible, related to the phalsa. Hardy to the upper 20's. We don't have much information on this plant, but along with the bonus of its fruits, it makes for a nice bushy cover, 3-5ft high. #749

Harpephyllum caffrum

Kaffir Plum, Wild Plum- Small, red fruit with a nice, tart-acid flavor. Fruits are eaten fresh or used in jellies. Tree is hardy to the mid 20's, grows to 15-25ft. A native of South Africa. Leaves are glossy and form in multiple leaflets. Limited supply, 3-5 seeds/pack. #751

Hibiscus manihot

Edible Hibiscus - a.k.a Abelmoschus manihot - A fast growing perennial to 6ft. Both the young leaves and flowers are edible and the plant has a variety of medicinal uses. Bears beautiful papery, yellow flowers with the tropical hibiscus look. Hardy to around 25F, but can be grown as an annual in cold climates. #1534

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Roselle - A plant of many edible uses, the roselle is also a pretty, ornamental type of hibiscus. The bright red calyces are widely used to flavor beverages and color foods. The popular Latin American beverage "Jamaica" is made from roselle. The calyces are rich in vitamin C and contain a number of other nutrients. Can be grown as an annual. Hardy perennial, will stand some frost. #1529

Hylocereus polyrhizus

Magenta Dragon Fruit - This dragon fruit species has magenta-pink colored pulp, with an excellent sweet flavor. The fruit has recently become a popular flavoring for beverages and there is much interest in growing the fruit as a commercial crop. This is the red pulped variety. The plant is a vining cactus growing either out of the soil or as an epiphyte, with aerial roots. Plants are tolerant of short frosts and can be grown in subtropical climates. Can be grown as a house plant. #960 more info...

Inga edulis

Ice Cream Bean - Long, podded fruit up to 2ft long. Pulp is very soft, creamy white, with a flavor resembling vanilla ice cream. Tree is subtropical, hardy to short freezes and can be kept in a container. more info... #156 Seeds are pre-germinated and perishable.

Pacay, Ice Cream Bean - Long, podded fruit up to 2ft long. Pulp is very soft, creamy white, with a flavor resembling vanilla ice cream. Tree is subtropical, hardy to short freezes and can be kept in a container. The pacay is very similar to the ice cream bean, although the pulp tends to be a bit juicier, and the tree may be slightly hardier than I. edulis. more info... #626 Seeds are pre-germinated and perishable.

Laurus nobilis

Bay Leaf, Bay Laurel - The beautiful and fabled Bay Leaf tree provides the bay leaf of culinary fame. The leaves are highly fragrant and impart a delicious flavor to numerous foods and seasonings. The tree also has an ancient history and tales of its use date back to the Greek and Roman periods. The berries are also highly fragrant and have some edible and various medicinal uses. Hardy to 10F. #1502

Leucaena esculenta

Guaje - Medium sized tree bearing long pods up to a foot long, with edible seeds. The pods are generally eaten when unripe and are popular in many parts of Mexico when seasoned with salt. The guaje tree is hardy to the upper 20's (F). The tree has a mimosa-like appearance with ornate leaflets. Fast-growing. #983

Leucaena leucocephala

Koa Haole, Leadtree - Short, shrubby Acacia relative native to the West Indies. Often used as a fodder plant, young pods can also be cooked and eaten as a vegetable, and seeds used as a coffee substitute. Very easy grower, is susceptible to frosts and does very well in arid climates. Can be weedy in certain climates, like Hawaii and should not be grown there. #696 more info...

Leycesteria formosa

Himalayan Honeysuckle - Spreading shrub to 4-8ft, producing clusters of dainty white-pink flowers, which are followed by dark purple to brown fruits. The berry-sized fruits reportedly have a caramel-raisin-like flavor, and are popular with birds. Hardy to 10F. #791

Luffa cylindrica

Loofah Sponge - Grow your own sponge! Vining melon that produces 12-24" long edible gourds. Fruits can also be dried and the inside membrane used as a sponge, the luffa. Grow as an annual. more info... #510

Lycium barbarum

Wolfberry, Goji Berry - An important, traditional Chinese fruit and medicinal plant, the wolfberry is a small, red berry born in abundance on a low-growing shrubby tree. Hardy to about 10F. Fruits have a sweetish, slightly licorice flavor. The shoots and leaves are also eaten, and have a wide range of purported medicinal benefits. #943

Lycium brevipes

Fruitilla - A tiny red berry borne on a spreading shrubby plant native to arid near-desert regions of Mexico. The fruitilla is edible and related to the well-known and esteemed goji berry. There is little information on the uses of the fruit. Hardy to the teens (F). Grows well in drought conditions. #1516

Lycium chinense

Goji Berry, Chinese Wolfberry - An important, traditional Chinese fruit and medicinal plant, the goji berry is a small, red berry born in abundance on a low-growing shrubby tree. This species and L. barbarum are extremely similar, with this species being grown in Southern regions and L. barbarum grown in cooler, Northern regions. Fruits have a sweetish, slightly licorice flavor. The shoots and leaves are also eaten, and have a wide range of purported medicinal benefits. #1543

Malpighia glabra

Barbados Cherry - 1/2" red fruit with a tasty acidic flavor. The Barbados Cherry is similar to a smaller sized acerola, and is also quite high in vitamin C. There is considerable confusion between the two species, though the fruits are quite distinguishable. Small tree or bush, subtropical, and easily grown in a container. Hardy well into the 20's (F). #955

Malpighia punicifolia

Acerola - Formerly listed as Malpighia glabra. Cherry-sized red fruit with a tasty acidic flavor. The amazing acerola contains 60 times the vitamin C per gram of flesh of a citrus. Just three fruits can meet your daily vitamin C requirement! Small tree or bush, subtropical, and easily grown in a container. more info... #179

Monstera deliciosa

Mexican Breadfruit, Fruit Salad Plant - A decorative and edible vining member of the philodendron family. While adapted to tropical environments, it is particularly easy to grow as a houseplant and can grow outside in areas with minimal frost. Does best in shade. Bears close to foot-long fruits that when ripe have an edible pulp that tastes a bit like pineapple and jackfruit. 10 undried and sprouting seeds per pack. #1542

Morinda citrifolia

Noni - White knobby fruit growing on a small tropical shrub or tree. The fruits are extensively used for their medicinal and health benefiting properties. Can be container grown. more info... #196

Morus macroura

Himalayan Mulberry, Shathoot - Long fruited mulberry bearing fruits several inches long. Fruits are sweet flavored, eat just like common mulberries. Will stand temperatures several degrees below freezing. Wood is also of high quality and used in furniture. more info... #658

Murraya koenegii

Curry - The true curry leaf tree, native to India and renowned for its leaves, which are commonly used as an important spice. Curry also has numerous medicinal properties. The curry tree is subtropical and can stand brief frosts. Grows well in containers, or outdoors in subtropical and tropical climates. (4-6 seeds/pack) #680 more info...

Murraya koenegii

Curry (pre-germinated seeds) - See description above. Seeds are pre-germinated and sent in moist peat. Five pre-germinated seeds per pack. Must be planted immediately. For a standard seed pack see above, #680. #1501 more info...

Musa paradisiaca

French Banana, French Plantain - A beautiful edible and ornamental banana producing a type of sweet plantain fruit. Grows to 10-20ft with huge, cylindrical leaves. This species is sometimes crossed with the more common banana species to produce various edible variants. #981

Musa acuminata

Wild Banana - The original wild banana, seeds are from a wild form found in Thailand. Plants are similar in growth habit to common cultivated banana's, growing to 10-20ft, with huge leaves. Fruits are variable, often seedy. The wild banana is uncommon in cultivation and the closest wild relative to the common banana. #1545

Musa sikkimensis

Darjeeling Banana - A rare and beautiful banana from the Himalaya's. The Darjeeling Banana bears sweet edible fruits but is best known for its spectacular cold tolerance, able to survive temperatures to 10F! Huge ornamental leaves are green with red and purple mottling. It is a beautiful plant and can provide an unmistakable tropical look to both tropical and temperate gardens. Limited. #986

Musa velutina

Pink Velvet Banana - An amazing banana species that can flower and fruit in a year from seed and at only a few feet tall! Bears very ornamental, pink-skinned bananas and has beautiful, large pink banana flowers. Has some hardiness, but needs a warm climate or to be wintered indoors. Fruits are edible, but rarely eaten. 5 seeds per pack. more info... #1539

Musa zebrina

Blood Banana - One of the most beautiful banana's, the Blood Banana has fiery red and green spotted foliage. Its large banana leaves combined with the beautiful foliage create a striking appearance. Also bears small fruits which are edible, though only occasionally eaten. This banana is easy to grow and hardy to about 15F. #984

Musella lasiocarpa

Chinese Yellow Banana - An amazing and fairly rare ornamental. The Chinese Yellow Banana produces huge, bright yellow blooms that persist on the plant for up to 9 months! Small fruits follow, with sources differing on their edibility. This banana grows to only 5ft and is also quite cold hardy, surviving to 10-20F. This species is truly one-of-a-kind and an incredible ornamental with a tropical look. #998

Opuntia sp.

Green Prickly Pear - Possibly a variant of O. ficus-indica. Green colored cactus fruit, with translucent-white flesh, having a mild, sweet flavor. Fruits are spineless, and used just like any prickly pear. Hardy to 15-20F. #781

Opuntia joconostle

Xoconoxtle - Orange-red cactus fruit, popular in Latin America. The fruits of this variety are spineless. Hardy to 15F, needs little or no water when established. Fruits have extensive uses, from flavorings for drinks, garnishes, salads, and much more. #901

Opuntia stricta

Coastal Prickly Pear - Juicy, red, cactus fruit the size of a pear. The coastal prickly pear is a large padded cactus to 4-6ft, with prominent spines and pretty orange flowers. Quite hardy, to well below freezing. #765