Fruit Books

The following is a selection of various resources that may be helpful. 


  
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Florida Fruit Lewis & Betty Maxwell, 1991
This picture book (black & white photos) is a guide to the selection of choice fresh fruit that grow well in Florida. It contains plant descriptions, salt and cold tolerances, fruiting times, cultural practices, propagation and more. It is one of our most commonly used reference books in the nursery. 119 pages, paperback
Fruits of Warm Climate, Julia Morton
This 505 page book is an exceptionally exhaustive source of information on tropical and subtropical fruits. It is a well-illustrated and very readable, practical guide for those interested in growing tropical and subtropical fruits either for the home garden or commercially. The fruits are grouped by family. Covered under each fruit are: description, origin and distribution, varieties, cultivation, climate, uses, pests and diseases, propagation and nutritional information.
Best yet, it is all on line. Click Here For Online Version.
Brunei Darussalam Fruits in Colour, Haji Serudin D. S. T. Tingal
Mostly a coffee table book of the Asian fruits, but has information on some of the lesser known durian and artocarpus species, as well as some other little known fruits.
Five Decades with Tropical Fruits, Bill Whitman
A compilation of articles written by Bill Whitman for the Rare Fruit Council magazine. Also proceedings from early Rare Fruit Council meetings. Tends to be rather repetitive, but worth it for the great photos and information on little known fruits.
PROSEA-Plant Resources of South-East Asia 2, Edible Fruits and Nuts, ed. E. W. M. Verheig and R. E. Coronel
Lots of information on all the Asian tropical fruits, including a lot of information on the lesser known fruits--information not found anywhere else. Difficult to obtain but worth it for the real fruit enthusiast.
All About Citrus and Subtropical Fruits
This book is for the gardener who wants to grow citrus and discover the unusual world of subtropical fruits. Learn how to grow and enjoy over 50 varieties of citrus and 16 exotic fruits, with tips in cultivating these plants indoors in colder climates.
You Can Grow Tropical Fruit Trees by Robert H. Mohlenbrock
No citrus here, but lots of other fruits: mango, papaya, kumquat, avocado... In Florida there's a cornucopia of ornamental, edible delights! Botanist Robert Mohlenbrock shows you how to grow them in your own backyard. Contains illustrations and instructions on how to grow, prune and fertilize these living treasures.
  
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