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Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops for the Home Landscape: Alternatives to Citrus
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Agriculture
Abstract
This article discusses the numerous varieties of tropical and subtropical fruits that can be grown in the home landscape as alternatives to citrus. This version reflects the current situation with respect to citrus disease threats and alters the recommendation for two fruit crops that are considered invasive in South Florida.
About this Publication
This document is HS 812, one of a series of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 2001. Revised June 2007 and January 2019. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Crane, J. H., Balerdi, C. F., & Orfanedes, M. S. (2006). Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops for the Home Landscape: Alternatives to Citrus. EDIS, 2006(18). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-mg373-2005
Authors
Carlos Balerdi
multi-county tropical fruit crops Extension agent emeritus, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County
Michael Orfanedes
Extension agent IV (retired), PhD., commercial horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Davie, FL
Jonathan Crane
Specialist
University of Florida
professor emeritus, tropical fruit crop specialist, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL
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