FRUITS IN DAVAO

BANANA

Banana is the common name for a herbaceous plants of the genus Musa,

and the commonly eaten fruit it produces.

They are native to the tropical region of Southeast Asia,

and are likely to have been first domesticated in Papua New Guinea.

Today, they are cultivated throughout the tropics.

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DURIAN

Durian Fruit can best be described as having a succulent,

creamy filling but smelling like stinky socks.

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RAMBUTAN

Rambutan is a fruit considered exotic to

people outside of its native range.

To people of Malaysia, Thailand, the Phillippines, Vietnam,

Borneo, and other countries of this region,

the rambutan is a relatively common fruit the same

way an apple is common to many people in cooler climates.

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PINEAPPLE

Pineapples have exceptional juiciness and a vibrant tropical

flavor that balances the tastes of sweet and tart.

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PAPAYA

The papaya is believed to be native to southern Mexico and neighboring Central America.

It is now present in every tropical and subtropical country.

Papayas have exacting climate requirements for vigorous growth and fruit production.

They must have warmth throughout the year and will be damaged by light frosts.

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MANGOSTEEN

Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree,

believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas of Indonesia.

The tree grows from 7 to 25 m (20–80 ft) tall.

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MANGO

The mango is native to southern Asia, especially Burma and eastern India.

It spread early on to Malaya, eastern Asia and eastern Africa.

Mangos were introduced to California (Santa Barbara) in 1880.

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LANZONES

Lanzones grows well in clay loam soils and in places where the ground water is shallow.

It thrives best in warm humid climate with an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year.

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CHICO

Chico fruit are eaten fresh when ripe.
They may also be pulped and used for making ice cream or jam.

Although a poor source of vitamin C,

the fruit a bounds in calcium, phosphorus and iron.

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BALIMBING

The fruit is fleshy, acid, green or greenish-yellow, and edible.

It is eaten with or without salt rather extensively by

Filipinos and the juice is often used for seasoning.