PLANTING

TREES AND
FRUIT-BEARING
TREES
Factors to Consider in Planting
Trees and Fruit-bearing Trees:
Planting trees requires careful
study of various factors to ensure
its proper adaptability and growth.
Important factors in planting trees
and fruit-bearing trees are to be
considered to achieve success in
this industry.
Climate - the most
important factor
affecting the growth of
trees. It has been
observed that different
varieties of trees grow
best in certain climatic
conditions.
Temperature - the
degree of coldness
and hotness of the
atmosphere at certain
period of time.
Sunlight - the
main energy
provider in the
process of food
manufacture in the
Rainfall - is very
important in the growth
of all kinds of trees, it
must be controlled so as
not to flood and drown
the growing trees with
Soil - provides nutrients in plants and
contains mineral elements necessary
for normal plant growth and
development of the trees.
Mineral Soil - composed of
inorganic substances with varying
amounts of decaying organic matter.
Organic Soil - is formed
from partly decayed plant materials.
Fertilizers - are added to soil to
increase it productivity.
Organic fertilizers -
come from compost of decayed fruit
and vegetables peelings, animal
manures, and food washing.
Inorganic fertilizers -
are made up of synthetic materials
and are substitute for organic
fertilizers.
SOURCES OF
FRUIT
BEARING
TREES
Top 20 Best Fruits Native in the
Philippines That Are Particularly
Abundant

Most of the fruits included on this list are

from fruit trees.
Located in the tropical region, the
Philippines has several mouthwatering and
deliciously nutritious fruits. Different
tropical fruits from all over the country are
harvested all-year round.
1.) Mangga
- Mango is the National fruit of the
Philippines
- Mango is Vitamins A&C rich tropical
fruit
- It is one of the country’s major
export product
-Major Producers: Guimaras, Cebu,
Zambales and Davao
2.) Lanzones
-Lanzones is endemic to Southeast
Asia
-The annual Lanzones Festival is held
in Guimaras
-A latexless variety is now available
Major Producers:
-Guimaras, Laguna,Batangas, Quezon,
Butuan and Cagayan De Oro
3.) Pinya
-Pinya or Pineapple is one of the
healthiest fruits in the world.
-Two of the largest pineapple
plantations in the world are located in
the Philippines.
-This fruit is good for diabetics.
-Major Producers: Nueva Vizcaya,
Bukidnon
 4.) Durian
-Durian is regarded as the King of All
Tropical Fruits
-It is endemic to Southeast Asia
-The fruit is considered an aphrodisiac
by some
-Durian is made into candied sweets,
ice cream and cakes
-Major Producer: Davao provinces
 5.) Pakwan
-Watermelon is a juicy, sweet
and crunchy fruit
-Pakwan is a vitamin A rich fruit
-Major producers are provinces
in Central Luzon and other
provinces in the country
6.) Langka
-Jackfruit or Langka is
endemic to Asia
-Langka is the world’s
largest tree-born fruit
-It is eaten raw or made into
jam
7.) Rambutan
-This energy-giving fruit is
native to Southeast Asia
-It’s a unique-looking hairy fruit
-Major Producers
Laguna, Batangas, Nueva
Vizcaya, Mindoro, Panay Island
and parts of Mindanao
8.) Avocado
-This potassium-rich pear-shaped fruit
helps lowers cholesterol levels
-It is used in salads, ice cream and
other desserts
-Major Producers:
Provinces of Cordillera Autonomous
Region,Region II
9.) Atis
-Sugar Apple or Atis is a
very sweet fruit.
-It can be found
anywhere else in the
country.
10.) Chico
-Chico was introduced to
the Philippines by the
Spaniards.
-It is endemic to Mexico.
-It can be found anywhere
else in the archipelago.
11.) Santol

-It is a popular summer fruit

that can be eaten raw or
made into marmalade and
jam.
-It can be found all
throughout the country.
12.) Kaimito

-Kaimito or Star Apple is a very

sweet and delicious tropical fruit.
-It was named for its star-shaped
flower and cross-section cut.
-It is grown in the entire Philippines.
13.) Melon
-Melon or
Muskmelon is Cucumis melo
-It is eaten raw or added to
salad
-It is blended as a juice drinks
-It is cultivated in many parts
of the Philippines
 14.) Suha
-It is known as Pomelo in English or Citrus
maxima
-The most popular species in the Philippines is
the seedless species of Davao.
-Suha is the largest citrus fruit and is native in
Southeast Asia.
-Pomelo is usually pale green to yellow when
ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or
red) flesh.
-It is grown in the entire archipelago
-Major producer: Davao provinces
15.) Dalanghita

-Dalanghita is a species
of Citrus
-It is widely cultivated in
the Philippines
-Major producers: Nueva
Vizcaya, Quezon,Aurora
16.) Coconut
-Coconut is known as the tree of life
-It bears healthy and delicious fruit
Philippines is the largest producer of
coconut in the world.
-It is grown anywhere else in the
country
-Major producers, Aurora, Quezon,
Pangasinan,Visayas and Mindanao
17.) Banana
-Banana is one of the healthiest fruits
-It is very rich in potassium
-It is regarded as a complete food
-It is one of the country’s leading
export products
-It is available in different colors such
as yellow, red, purple
-Major producers: Quirino, Isabela,
18.) Kalamansi

-Kalamansi is Citrofortunella
microcarpa
-It is also known
as Calamondin
-This vitamin C rich citrus is
grown nationwide
19.) Guyabano

Guyabano is Soursop in English

-

or Annona muricata
-It is one of the most delectable
Philippine fruits
-It was introduced in the country
during the Spanish regime
-It can be found in the different parts
of the Philippines
20.) Bayabas
-Guavas were among the most
abundant fruit in the country
-Thousands of guava trees were
cut-down in the past years for
rice planting
-Guavas are vitamin C rich fruit
-It is grown in the entire