Brevard County Local Fruit Trees

What can be grown in Brevard County?

Welcome to Brevard County! There are many different varieties of fruit trees that can be grown here. Our members have stretched the limits in the Brevard County area. Below are a list of trees that are successfully growing and fruiting in Brevard County. And we add more and more trees every year. Each tree/plant description below has a brief write-up and links to additional information about the fruit trees. All our information comes from the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) database. Our Master Gardeners are trained through the Extension Office in Cocoa Florida.

Local Fruit Trees

Mango Trees

Mango trees are our members favorite tree. If you find a member who does not have a mango in their yard, they just ran out of room. Mangos are a must to have.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG216

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/mango.html

Lychee Trees

Lychees are natures little delights. This tree has been successfully grown in this county for many years. We have a few members that have 30 year old trees. Another must have fruit tree.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG051

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/lychee.html

Longan Trees

If you don't have a Lychee tree, you have to have a Longan tree. Longans are the little brother of Lychees. Just as delicious and just as productive as Lychees.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG049

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/longan.html

Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna)

Black Sapote is not your everyday tree. it's a sub-tropical fruit tree that has been successfully grown in Brevard.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS305

Mulberry Trees (Moraceae, morus)

Mulberries are a great kids delight. They are easy and ready to eat right off the tree. And many different varieties are growing in Brevard.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR326

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/mulberry.html

Strawberry Tree (Muntingia calabura)

The strawberry tree (Jamaican Cherry) is another kid friendly tree. The fruit from the tree has been said to taste like cotton-candy. Many members have this fruit tree in their yard for a great conversation starter.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST085

Moringa Tree

The Moringa tree has been called the "miracle" tree. This tree is very easy to grow in Brevard. Has tremendous health benefits and will grow in poor soil conditions. (Sand)

Loquat Tree

Moringa Tree

Loquats have been around a long time. You can see these trees everywhere in Brevard County. They have a small sweet fruit and this tree can put out tons of fruit.

Moringa Tree

The Atemoya is a cross between a sugar apple and a Cherimoya. It's a subtropical fruit tree that is slowly gaining popularity in Brevard County. This sweet tasting fruit is something to try.

Jabuticaba is a slow-growing evergreen that produces a grape like fruit on the trunk of the tree. Another tree that is growing in the hearts of BTFC members.

Edible Plants/Shrubs/Greens

Papaya

Papayas are like coconut trees in Miami, everywhere. These trees are hard to miss when they are loaded down with fruit. If you want a extremely productive tree in your yard, you can't go wrong with papayas.

Bananas

Bananas trees in Brevard are like weeds, they are everywhere. And the many different varieties are extensive.

Cassava (Yuca) Plant

Do you want a guarantee food source? Cassava is a plant for you. This plant is a fast grower. And easy to propagate. You can literally break off a limb and throw it on the ground and it will grow.

Dragon Fruit

Cassava (Yuca) Plant

Dragon Fruit is one of those strange fruits that most people would pass by in the store. It looks strange, but is very beneficial for you. It's another BTFC member favorite.

Longevity Spinach

Longevity spinach, also known as the longevity green, is a veggie plant famous worldwide .It thrives in tropical climates which makes Brevard County a perfect location.