Rare Tropical Fruit Trees for South Florida

Discover unusual, delicious and productive fruit trees at Flogrown Farm in Parkland, Florida. In addition to mango and avocado trees, we carry a rotating selection of rare tropical fruit trees, citrus, berries and other edible plants selected for South Florida’s warm climate.

Our inventory changes frequently, but usually includes tropical cherries, longan, jaboticaba, guava, sapodilla, soursop, sugar apple, atemoya, mamey sapote, starfruit, loquat, citrus and many other tropical and subtropical fruit trees.

We serve customers throughout Parkland, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale and surrounding South Florida communities.

South Florida’s long growing season makes it possible to grow many fruits that cannot survive in colder parts of the country. The right tree depends on your available space, sunlight, soil drainage and preferred type of fruit.

Some tropical fruit trees remain relatively manageable with pruning, while others can become large shade trees. Our team can help you compare varieties and choose plants that fit your yard, patio or edible landscape.

Lychee trees produce clusters of sweet, fragrant fruit surrounded by colorful red skin. The white flesh is juicy and floral, making lychee one of the most popular tropical fruits grown in South Florida.

Popular varieties may include Mauritius, Brewster, Sweetheart and Emperor. Lychee trees perform best in full sun, well-draining soil and a location protected from excessive wind.

Longan is closely related to lychee and produces round, tan fruit with sweet, translucent flesh. Longan trees are generally productive and well suited to South Florida’s tropical and subtropical conditions.

Kohala is one of the most commonly grown longan varieties in Florida. Longan trees need full sun, good drainage and enough space for their canopy to develop.

Jaboticaba is a unique fruit tree that produces dark purple fruit directly along its trunk and branches. The fruit has sweet, juicy flesh and can be eaten fresh or used for jelly, juice and wine.

Jaboticaba trees prefer slightly acidic soil, regular moisture and good drainage. They can grow slowly but may live and produce fruit for many years.

Different types may include Sabara, Red Hybrid, Grimal and other grafted or seed-grown varieties.

Guava trees are popular for their fragrant fruit, manageable size and relatively quick growth. Depending on the variety, guava fruit may have white, pink, red or yellow flesh.

Our selection may include Thai White guava, Ruby Supreme, Mexican Cream, strawberry guava and lemon cattley guava.

Guava trees generally perform best in full sun and well-draining soil. Regular pruning can help control their size and encourage branching.

Sapodilla produces sweet brown fruit with a flavor often compared to brown sugar, pear or caramel. The trees have attractive evergreen foliage and can become productive landscape trees.

Popular varieties may include Alano, Hasya, Makok, Brown Sugar, Butterscotch, Silas Woods and Morena. Some varieties have a more compact growth habit, while others can become large trees.

Soursop, also known as guanabana, produces large green fruit with soft white flesh and a sweet-tart tropical flavor. The fruit is often used for drinks, smoothies, desserts and fresh eating.

Soursop trees prefer warm conditions, full sun and protection from cold weather. They need excellent drainage and should not remain in constantly wet soil.

Sugar apple produces sweet, creamy fruit with segmented green skin. Atemoya is a hybrid between sugar apple and cherimoya and is valued for its smooth texture and rich flavor.

Available varieties may include Green Sugar Apple, Red Sugar Apple, Geffner, Lisa, Priestly and other atemoya selections.

These trees benefit from full sun, good air circulation and regular pruning. Hand pollination may improve fruit production for some atemoya varieties.

Mamey sapote produces large fruit with rough brown skin and rich orange or reddish flesh. Its flavor is often described as a combination of sweet potato, pumpkin, almond and tropical fruit.

Mamey trees can become large and need plenty of space. Grafted trees are generally preferred because they produce sooner and provide more predictable fruit quality than seed-grown trees.

Black sapote is sometimes called chocolate pudding fruit because the ripe flesh becomes soft, dark and custard-like. It is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts and smoothies.

The tree is related to persimmon and can grow well in South Florida with full sun, regular watering and well-draining soil.

Starfruit, also known as carambola, produces crisp, juicy fruit that forms a star shape when sliced. Depending on the variety and ripeness, the flavor may range from mildly sweet to sweet-tart.

Starfruit trees can produce heavily in South Florida and may flower and fruit more than once during the year. They prefer full sun, regular moisture and protection from strong winds.

Loquat is a subtropical fruit tree that produces clusters of orange or yellow fruit with sweet-tart flesh. Unlike many tropical fruits, loquat usually flowers during the cooler months and produces fruit in late winter or spring.

Loquat trees have large, attractive leaves and can also provide shade. Grafted varieties generally produce better-quality fruit than seedlings.

Flogrown Farm may carry lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins, kumquats, grapefruit and other citrus varieties suited for Florida.

Citrus trees need full sun, good drainage and regular nutrition. Customers should select varieties appropriate for South Florida and monitor trees for common citrus pests, nutrient deficiencies and disease.

Availability may include Meiwa kumquat, Key lime, Persian lime, Beatriz lemon, Yuzu and other specialty citrus. We often carry varieties that are HLB greening tolerant.

Depending on availability, our nursery may also carry:

• Caimito, also called star apple
• White sapote
• Abiu
• Rollinia
• Grumichama
• Pitomba
• Cherry of the Rio Grande
• Miracle fruit
• Cashew
• Wax jambu
• Pineapple guava
• Jamaican strawberry tree
• Mulberry
• Dragon fruit
• Banana plants
• Breadfruit
• Jackfruit
• Tropical cherries
• Edible herbs and spices

Because our inventory changes throughout the year, contact us or view our current inventory before visiting for a specific plant.

• The amount of direct sunlight available
• Mature tree size
• Soil drainage
• Cold sensitivity
• Fruit season
• Maintenance and pruning needs
• Whether the tree is grafted, air layered or seed grown
• Whether another variety may improve pollination

Most fruit trees need at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day. Good drainage is especially important during South Florida’s rainy season.

Customers with limited space may still be able to grow tropical fruit trees by choosing naturally compact varieties and pruning regularly.

Possible choices for smaller spaces may include certain guavas, jaboticabas, miracle fruit, dwarf mulberries, compact sapodillas, citrus and selected grafted varieties.

The word “dwarf” does not always mean that a tree will remain very small without maintenance. Nearly all fruit trees require pruning to control their height and width.

Some young tropical fruit trees can be grown in containers, particularly while they are small. Container plants require more frequent watering and fertilization than trees planted in the ground.

Good container choices may include:

• Jaboticaba
• Miracle fruit
• Citrus
• Guava
• Dragon fruit
• Dwarf mulberry
• Pineapple guava
• Young sapodilla trees

Use a container with adequate drainage and a high-quality, fast-draining potting mix. Trees may eventually need a larger container or permanent planting location.

Choose a sunny location with excellent drainage. Dig a hole wider than the root ball but no deeper than the container.

Place the tree so the top of the root ball remains level with or slightly above the surrounding soil. Backfill primarily with the native soil and water thoroughly.

Apply mulch around the planting area to retain moisture and reduce weeds, but keep mulch several inches away from the trunk.

Avoid planting tropical fruit trees in low areas where rainwater regularly collects.

Newly planted trees need consistent moisture while their roots become established. Water deeply, then allow the soil to begin drying before watering again.

Watering frequency depends on the season, rainfall, tree size and soil drainage. Trees may require more frequent watering during hot, dry weather and little additional irrigation during periods of heavy rain.

Constantly wet soil can damage the roots of many tropical fruit trees.

Flogrown Farm is a fruit tree and edible landscaping nursery located in Parkland, Florida. We carry a wide selection of tropical fruit trees for South Florida yards, gardens and edible landscapes.

Our plant selection and available sizes change frequently. View our live inventory or contact us before visiting if you are searching for a particular fruit tree or variety.

Lychee, longan, jaboticaba, guava, sapodilla, soursop, sugar apple, atemoya, starfruit, mamey sapote and many other tropical fruit trees can grow well in South Florida when provided with proper sunlight, drainage and care.

Yes. Flogrown Farm carries a rotating selection of rare tropical fruit trees, citrus, berries, bananas and other edible plants.

No. Availability changes as plants are sold and new trees arrive. Check our current inventory or contact us before visiting for a specific variety.

Yes. We can help you compare available trees based on your planting space, sunlight, fruit preferences and desired level of maintenance.

Flogrown Farm is located in Parkland, Florida, and serves customers throughout Broward County, including Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Margate, Lighthouse Point and surrounding South Florida areas.