Fruit Trees

(Prunus persica) This season, a young peach tree (Prunus persica) has come into bloom behind the pumphouse at Mavronero, offering an unexpected display of soft pink blossoms. Peach trees are among the earliest flowering fruit trees in Mediterranean climates. Their blossoms appear at the transition between winter and spring, often before the tree has developed … Read more

Psidium guajava, commonly known as guava, is a tropical fruit that has earned its reputation for being both delicious and nutritionally dense. Native to Central America and parts of South America, the guava tree thrives in warm climates and has spread its branches—quite literally—across the world. Its fruit is known for its unique flavor, which … Read more

Nestled in the embrace of the Moraceae family, the fig, borne from the small tree Ficus carica, emerges as a culinary treasure and an ornamental gem. With roots tracing back to the Mediterranean and western Asia, the fig has graced human cultivation since ancient times, leaving an indelible mark on our history and taste buds. … Read more