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Lychee Also, "litchi" is an exotic fruit in the soapberry family. The fruit has white flesh and a large, seed (which can’t be eaten). Lychee has a juicy, slightly acidic flavor, like grapes. The trees can grow to reach 100 feet. They produce  redish  fruits with a bumpy, easily peeled skin and look like giant raspberries. Health Benefits of Lychee Note: There have been reports of allergies associated with eating lychee fruit. Nutrition Facts Lychee Amount Per 1 fruit without refuse (9.6 g) Calories 6 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0 g  0% Saturated fat 0g  0% Polyunsaturated fat 0g Monounsaturated fat 0g        Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 0 mg 0% Potassium 16 mg  0% Total Carbohydrate 1.6g 0% Dietary fiber 0.1 g  0% Sugar 1.5 g       Protein 0.1 g    0% Vitamin A  0%        Vitamin C 11% Calcium  0%...

We had an order of mixed size trees and I took the opportunity to try to show the difference between some of the sizes. :)

Green Malayan Coconut Palm Tree (Dwarf Malayan)  Cocos Nucifera The Green Malayan or Dwarf Malayan Coconut Palm Tree has a thinner trunk than its big brother the Maypan but grows just as tall. The Green Malayan a Jamaican Certified coconut palm. The term “Dwarf” is ONLY used because the tree will start to produce fruit at a smaller size. They will grow just as tall as the Maypan, eventually. A Green ( Dwarf) Malayan will begin to fruit at approximately 2’-3’ of wood. The Maypan will not produce until it reaches approximately 6’-8’. CommonName:  Green Malayan Coconut ( Dwarf Malayan ) Scientific Name:   Cocos nucifera Zone:  10B-11 Growth Rate:  Moderate Origin:  Jamaica Salt Tolerance:  High Drought Tol.:  High Typical Height:  50'- 80' OA The coconut palm ranges across much of the tropics, aided in this by sea-trade. The fruit, or nut, is light and buoyant, spread significant distances by marine currents. ...

What is Canistel? (Egg Fruit) We have these beautiful trees called Canistel (Pouteria campechiana). They are evergreens and will grow in most soil and all but really cold climates. A Canistel produces fruit almost all year and is beautiful in landscaping. The fruit is …really interesting. You need to wait for it to become “RIPE” because like a banana when it does it is VERY sweet. The flavor is much like canned pumpkin, but sweeter, and it works wonderfully in any recipe where you use bananas, zucchini, or pumpkin. However, it also makes wonderful smoothies. It’s naturally bright yellow color is an excellent compliment to mango, banana, strawberries, and I’m certain that your imagination can take it from here. As an added bonus is us packed with nutrition. You are best not eating the immature fruit because the texture is a bit chalky but it gets really soft and lovely when ripe. IT IS A GREAT REPLACEMENT FOR SUGAR! Coco Rico Farms sells Canistel Fruit by the ...

The nutritional content of coconut water First, let’s be clear. Coconut “water” is the liquid found in young green coconuts. After the nut begins to ripen and develop flesh inside, the water begins to be absorbed. This miracle source of water is always pure and fresh and comes packaged in an air and waterproof container that is fully biodegradable…a coconut. Unlike a “sports drink” that is full of processed junk, coconut water contains natural electrolytes and rehydrates as well as nourishes. The sustaining and revitalizing contents of coconut water make it the smartest choice for anyone who needs hydration from simple everyday activity or more demanding needs like sickness of heavy exercise. 1-cup of Coconut water has;  600 milligrams of Potassium . Which means that it helps restore normal body levels after exercising for proper cell functioning. Drops in potassium levels can affect your nervous system and can cause an irregular heartbeat which can even be de...