Above photos: Persian mulberries(Morus nigra) are worth every drop of Lake Mead’s water. Better tasting than any other berry, and without the astringent seeds and thorny growth habit of blackberries. It also grows densely(and fruits densely as well) and slowly as long-lived trees, so not as difficult to control as brambles. Only problem is that it will grow painstakingly slowly in the desert, adding ~4 inches tall and wide annually!
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Above: Photos of Pakistan mulberries. Has a mild mulberry taste. Has no tart to it, but the sweet vinous flavor of perfectly ripe ones make this species worthy. Being early makes it even more worthy, since the nigra’s may take a month later to ripen.
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The only other stone fruit(apart from jujubes) which may have considerably long productive lives in Las Vegas are apricot(above), and loquat(below). We are giving these two a chance to prove themselves. The loquat seems to be shell-shocked having been planted out in the blazing sun of vegas, after a couple of years sheltered in a nursery in mild-summered California.. Hoping the new leaves will adapt into narrower, smaller sizes which have seen on established loquat trees around here.
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Above: two photos of variegated calamondin(Citrus species related to kumquats). Like persian mulberries, these grow painstakingly slow, but being tolerant of Las Vegas’ coldest winters, it does not die-back, so what few inches in height and width it gains– it is able to keep permanently. It is primarily a culinary type of citrus, like limes, and as with limes, calamondins may also be used to make a refreshing ade. It has a milder(less sour )flavor than limes, which adds variety to zests.
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