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Deciduous and evergreen fruit trees that suit Florida yards.
Fruit trees behave differently in Florida than in most of the country. Heat, humidity, sandy soil and low winter chill all change which trees are worth planting and how they need to be managed.
Figs are one of the easier fruit trees for Central Florida yards, but variety choice, soil preparation and rainy-season care make the difference between a healthy tree and a struggling one.
Loquats are widely planted across Florida as ornamentals, yet many homeowners never realise the fruit is worth harvesting.
