
XI. Fruit trees
Bone, seed and shell
The fruit tree collection includes domesticated plant species cultivated for their nutritional or industrial value. Arranged in raised beds, the fruit trees are organised according to fruit type: stone fruits, pome fruits and nut-bearing species. This collection is complemented by a display of crops traditionally associated with La Mancha.
Stone fruits. Cherry (Prunus avium), apricot (Prunus armeniaca), peach (Prunus persica), aprium (a hybrid between apricot and plum), and jujube (Ziziphus jujuba).
Pome fruits. Pear (Pyrus communis), apple (Malus domestica), quince (Cydonia oblonga), azarole (Crataegus azarolus), European medlar (Mespilus germanica) and Japanese medlar or loquat (Eriobotrya japonica).
Nut-bearing species. Pecan (Carya illinoinensis), hazel (Corylus avellana), pistachio (Pistacia vera) and walnut (Juglans regia), among others.
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