Growing Tropical Fruit Trees in Your Own Backyard

Discover the basics of successfully growing tropical fruit trees at home with best practices from UF/IFAS Extension research. This free, one-hour workshop will introduce participants to fruit tree selection, planting, care, and troubleshooting—helping both new and experienced gardeners enjoy a productive backyard harvest.

Workshop Takeaways

• How to select the right tropical fruit trees for South Florida’s climate and urban backyards
• Tips for planting, spacing, and establishing healthy young treesqProper watering, fertilization, and pruning techniques for fruit production and tree health
• Common challenges, pests, and diseases—and how to manage them using Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Reliable UF/IFAS resources for ongoing support

Join us to get reliable answers and research-backed guidance on creating your own backyard edible oasis!

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Lorna Bravo at [email protected] at least one week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Host or Publisher UF IFAS Extension Broward Urban Horticulture