Tropical & Subtropical Plants

Explore our tropical collection—from annonas and stone fruits to spices and coffee. Each entry below includes a quick overview plus a Details & Care accordion with light, cold tolerance, size, and uses.

Abiu

Abiu

Abiu is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Buttery-sweet pulp with caramel notes; prized in the tropics.

Canistel

Canistel (Eggfruit)

Canistel (Eggfruit) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Custardy, egg-yolk texture; rich and sweet for smoothies and custards.

Moringa

Moringa

Moringa is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Fast-growing "miracle tree" valued for edible leaves and pods.

Java Plum

Java Plum (Jambolan)

Java Plum (Jambolan) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Dark, astringent-sweet fruit for juices, jams, and fresh snacking.

June Plum

June Plum

June Plum is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Crisp, tart-sweet fruit eaten green or ripe; great for pickles and chutneys.

Red Hog Plum

Red Hog Plum

Red Hog Plum is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Small, tangy fruit for fresh use, jams, and Caribbean-style sauces.

Lisa Atemoya

Lisa Atemoya

Lisa Atemoya is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Annona hybrid with creamy, berry-vanilla flavor; reliable producer.

PPC Atemoya

PPC Atemoya

PPC Atemoya is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Popular annona selection with sweet, custard-like flesh.

Gefner Atemoya

Gefner Atemoya

Gefner Atemoya is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Well-known for dependable fruiting and excellent flavor in Florida.

Preistley Atemoya

Preistley Atemoya

Preistley Atemoya is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Large, custardy fruit with aromatic sweetness.

Strawberry Tree

Strawberry Tree (Muntingia)

Strawberry Tree (Muntingia) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Cherry-sized red fruit with cotton-candy sweetness; fast grower.

Anise

Anise

Anise is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Fragrant ornamental (star-anise types) valued for foliage and spice.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Spice tree grown for its aromatic bark and glossy leaves.

Arbequina Olive

Arbequina Olive

Arbequina Olive is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Compact olive tree for warm climates; productive with proper chill.

Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)

Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Night-blooming cactus with spectacular flowers and colorful fruit.

Soursop

Soursop (Guanábana)

Soursop (Guanábana) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Creamy, tangy-sweet annona for juices and desserts; tender to cold.

Sweet Sop

Sweet Sop (Sugar Apple)

Sweet Sop (Sugar Apple) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Sweet, segmented annona with custardy texture; loves summer heat.

Caimito

Caimito (Star Apple)

Caimito (Star Apple) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Jelly-like sweet pulp; attractive foliage and fruit.

Santol

Santol

Santol is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Unique Southeast Asian fruit with sweet-sour pulp.

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Black Pepper is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Tropical vine producing peppercorns; excellent for trellises and patios.

Arabica Coffee

Arabica Coffee

Arabica Coffee is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Glossy-leaved shrub with fragrant blooms and red coffee cherries.