Curry Tree
A subtropical shrub or small tree with aromatic, compound leaves prized in Indian cooking; best grown in a sheltered location or movable container in Phoenix. Special Features Fragrant culinary foliage; responds well to pruning and repeated leaf harvesting. Not the same plant as ornamental curry plant, Helichrysum italicum. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage foliage […]
Moringa Tree
A fast-growing tropical tree with feathery foliage, fragrant flowers, and long seedpods; grown in Phoenix for edible leaves and seasonal shade. Special Features Edible leaves and young seedpods; exceptionally rapid warm-season growth; heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established. Problems & Solutions Frost can kill young trees or cause severe dieback; plant in a warm, […]
Carrie Mango
A compact mango cultivar bearing sweet, nearly fiberless fruit with richly aromatic orange flesh and greenish-yellow skin when ripe. Requires a protected microclimate in Phoenix. Special Features Compact growth, exceptionally flavorful fruit, and minimal flesh fibers. Self-fertile, so one tree can produce fruit. Ripe fruit may remain mostly green. Problems & Solutions Marginally hardy in […]