Observations on my walk continue to amaze me. While I walk familar pathways I am sometimes surprised. This tree, Geiger Tree (Cordia sebestena)‘s fruit completely surprised me. I don’t remember ever seeing this tree in fruit. It is a subtropical native with red flowers throughout the year surrounded by evergree leaves. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergThe Geiger Tree is so named for a Key West resident, John Geiger. Other nicknames are Siricote, Kopte, and Scarlet Cordia. The fruit is pear-shaped and edible but rather tasteless. Copyright 2026 Pamela Breitberg
