TastyLandscape Growing fruit trees at home in Southern California

Red Baron Peach  (Prunus persica)   Red Baron Peach tree overview: The Red Baron Peach tree produces super tasty peaches and amazing flowers.  It is one of a few peach trees that grows well in Southern California.   Fruit Appearance: The ...

Cereus Cactus (Cereus peruvianus) (AKA Cereus hildmannianus) Cereus Peruvianus Overview: Cereus Peruvianus  is an under appreciated fast growing cactus with delicious fruit. Cereus fruit appearance:    The cereus fruit is definitely not as sexy looking as its cousin the Dragon Fruit.  However, ...

Euphorbia Euphorbia are beautiful and dangerous.  If you understand them, they can be an asset to your garden.  If you don’t, you may find yourself in some major pain.   The enemy of my enemy is my friend: Pocket gophers ...

Peach Leaf Curl (Taphrina deformans)   Big Picture: To prevent the damaging effects of peach leaf curl, you need to spray the branches or your tree before the buds open up. For many, this means spraying in the early spring. ...

Peach trees are notorious over producers. Meaning that they produce more fruit per branch then they can support.  Florida Prince Peach trees (photos) are no exception. Not thinning peach tree fruit can lead to several problems: The weight of excessive fruit can and ...