With an array of Eugenias, Solanums, Annonas, and Garcinias, South America boasts a captivating array of some of the most delectable genera. From the ornamental spectacle of the Jaboticaba, to the caramel, jelly-like flesh of the Abiu, the enticing Lemon Meringue Pie Fruit or Rollinia, the versatile Feijoa with the flavour of Sherbet, Pineapple, and Guava or the Tamarillo, a relative of the tomato, with its egg-shaped fruits tasting of Passionfruit, Peach, and Tomato. The climates of South America span from the ultratropical Amazon rainforest, to the cool subtropics of the Andes Highlands and the chilly temperate forests of Southern Chile. This diverse climate range results in an assortment of fruit trees well-suited to varying climates, presenting many new, intriguing options.
South American fruits are particularly valuable for their abundance of unique subtropical/temperate options. Fruit trees such as the Feijoa, Tamarillo, Pepino, Babaco and Chilean Guava thrive exceptionally well in the subtropical to temperate climates of Australia, warranting widespread cultivation. Not only do these plants maintain their evergreen and ornamental appeal throughout winter, but they also demand less effort compared to many temperate species. Why force an Apple or Black Currant when a Feijoa or Pepino requires less effort for better results!
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