HOW TO USE THE EDIBLE TREE GUIDE AT THIS WEBSITE​

The LEAF Network’s Growing Edible Arizona Forests, An Illustrated Guide, helps you LEARN, CHOOSE, PLANT, CARE for, and HARVEST edible trees. We use the term edible trees to describe trees that produce fruits, nuts, seeds and pods that suit human tastes. Trees in people’s yards, communities, orchards and open spaces create Arizona’s Edible Forests. ​

You can download the entire Edible Tree Guide or go to the LEARN, CHOOSE, PLANT, CARE and HARVEST tabs above to find more detailed explanations, photos, illustrations, and resources on each topic and download PDFs of individual sections. 

THIS GUIDE PROVIDES GENERAL ADVICE: CONSULT LOCAL EXPERTS​

The information provided in Growing Edible Arizona Forests, An Illustrated Guide, along with the additional information at this website, is intended as general guidance. ​

Consult experts in local government, Cooperative Extension and plant nurseries to discuss which tree species, planting locations and strategies will work best for your Arizona location. ​

COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ​

Understand and comply with all regulatory requirements and restrictions that might apply to planting and managing trees, especially trees in the vicinity of overhead and buried utility lines. Before implementing any actions described herein, readers should review all regulations that might pertain to their location and/or adjacent properties and adhere to all requirements. If in doubt, consult with local regulatory experts.​