Plants of the POP Learning Orchard: Fig Cultivars
The fig was one of the earliest fruit trees to be cultivated, so our history goes way back with these fruits. This might have something… Read More
The fig was one of the earliest fruit trees to be cultivated, so our history goes way back with these fruits. This might have something… Read More
It may surprise you, but we can grow almonds in Philadelphia. Hardy almonds that is, which are not actually true almonds, but a peach-almond cross.… Read More
Persimmons come in several different species and many different named cultivars. At the POP Learning Orchard at The Woodlands, we have six different cultivars currently… Read More
This post about European pear varieties is the first in a series that will be highlighting the diverse and interesting plants at POP’s HQ, the… Read More
Jujubes have become a beloved part of North America’s uncommon fruit tree group. We have embraced them in our Philly orchards due to their adaptability… Read More
One Tough Cherry! Origins The Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa), goes by many names, including Manchu Cherry, Bush Cherry, and Mountain Cherry. Originally from central Asia… Read More
Murta fruit look somewhat like blueberries but have a flavor closer to strawberry! Photo from Creative Commons The Chilean guava or murta is a… Read More
“You HAVE to try the pears I bought from the market yesterday.” My friend and I have a colorful enthusiasm for the things that we… Read More
Get the Inside Scoop on Maypops (a type of passionflower)! STORY BEHIND THE NAME Maypops (Passiflora incarnata) are called maypops for a reason, as the… Read More