Thursday, May 15, 2008

one more photo of the "imposter"


IMG_7161, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

Is this a true dragonfruit?
the flowers are beautiful, but never set fruit

Closeup of dragonfruit flower


IMG_7159, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

posted for my friends at PitayaFruit Yahoo groups can help identify this "imposter"

Monday, May 12, 2008

dragonfruit?


IMG_7246, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

05/12/2008 - I believe this to be a dragon fruit variety. It always flowers but never fruits. Is it possible it is some close relative? the blossoms ALWAYS wind up on the ground like this.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

custard apples - update


IMG_7172, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

looks like no custard apples this year!
Some animal (most likely armadillo or raccoon) chump ate my only fruit.

Next year, I'll have to pick them earlier, or find a way to "encourage" the animals to leave my fruit alone!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

developing litchi fruit


IMG_7169, originally uploaded by z_kevino.

This year, the litchi crop is not good at all. very few fruits. These fruit are about 1.5 inches or so in length.

Fuyu Persimmon blossom


IMG_7168
Originally uploaded by z_kevino
The Fuyu persimmon tree has already blossomed this month. However, a few late bloomers can be found, as I captured in this image today.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Imbe (Garcinia livingstonei)


IMG_7135
Originally uploaded by z_kevino
the Imbe tree is loaded with flowers, even though i rarely see more than a few fruit each year. i'll keep you updated on when and if i see them setting