Fruit TreeAmerican Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 35-60 feet × 20-35 feet
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Fruit Tree
Fruit TreeApple
Malus pumila
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-15 feet (low-chill cultivars suitable for NE FL) × 10-15 feet (low-chill cultivars)
HerbBasil
Ocimum basilicum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies by variety)
HerbBay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 4-8 feet (zone 9b typical size)
HerbBorage
Borago officinalis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
Fruit TreeCalamondin
Citrus microcarpa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-14 feet × 8-10 feet
HerbCatnip
Nepeta cataria
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low-Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
HerbChervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12–24 in × 6–12 in
Fruit TreeChickasaw Plum
Prunus angustifolia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 12-20 feet × 15-20 feet
HerbCilantro
Coriandrum sativum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet
HerbDill
Anethum graveolens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet
HerbFennel
Foeniculum vulgare
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 2-3 feet
Fruit TreeFig
Ficus carica
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-25 feet × 10-25 feet
Fruit TreeFinger Lime
Microcitrus australasica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-20 feet × 3-10 feet
HerbGarlic
Allium sativum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet
HerbGerman Chamomile
Matricaria recutita
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 8–24 in × 6–12 in
Fruit TreeGrapefruit
Citrus paradisi
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-20 feet × 10-15 feet
HerbLemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 12-18 inches
HerbLemon Verbena
Aloysia triphylla
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-4 feet (can be pruned smaller)
HerbLemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-4 feet
Fruit TreeLoquat
Eriobotrya japonica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
Fruit TreeMandarin
Citrus reticulata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 8-12 feet
HerbMarjoram
Origanum majorana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 8-12 inches
HerbMint
Mentha
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 12-24 inches
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Edibles & Fruit Questions
Are edibles & fruit good for St. Augustine gardens?+
Edibles & Fruit can work well in St. Augustine when matched to Zone 9b light, water, soil, and coastal exposure.
How should I choose edibles & fruit?+
Choose edibles & fruit by mature size, sun exposure, water needs, and whether the planting site gets salt wind or deer pressure.
Can Southern Horticulture help me pick edibles & fruit?+
Yes. Bring photos of your space and our team can help match edibles & fruit to your conditions and design goals.