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Eastern red cedar trees are known by several names including southern red cedar, pencil cedar or just plain ole red cedar. It’s actually though a type of juniper tree, hence its Latin name and is a member of the cypress family. That makes it related to sequoias and redwoods and while it never grows as tall as its cousins, it can be equally hardy and strong. Eastern red cedars do well in warm climates and because of their pleasing shape when young and their evergreen nature, they are commonly grown on Florida Christmas tree farms. When mature they can grow to 45 feet tall and the female trees are distinguished by growing “berries” that have been used to make gin. Once established, these trees require nearly zero maintenance and offer greenery and shade year round.

We’re getting ready to offer up a batch of our young 2-3 foot tall eastern red cedars. Check back with us soon.

Figs originated in the Mediterranean and were a staple of ancient cultures. Today the Celeste fig is one of the most widely planted fig trees in the U.S. They can grow up to 50 feet, although 7-12 feet is more typical. They produce prolific amounts of fruit that usually ripens by late June/early July and can continue to produce crop as late as August.

Celeste figs are so sweet they are sometimes referred to as “sugar figs.” We have to agree and that’s why we decided to focus on our Ficus. We have two robust fig trees growing on our farm and they have been the inspiration for our fig jam and are the source for all the fig trees we are cultivating for resale now.

Fresh figs are low calorie, fat-free, are an excellent source of calcium and potassium, they are high in fiber and a great source of probiotics. They promote digestive health, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improve bone density and best of all are just darn tasty!