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Discover the green side of Phoenix

Bask in open desert spaces, scoop up exotic fruit, and drink in indulgent cocktails

Tropica Mango Rare and Exotic Fruit Nursery

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Scoop up exotic fruit

When Alexander Peña, owner of Tropica Mango Rare & Exotic Fruit Nursery, arrived in Arizona, he grew tropical fruit trees in his yard until he discovered the best varieties for the low desert. Now you can buy plants like cold-hardy ‘Ice Cream’ banana from his friendly roadside nursery. 3015 E. Baseline Rd.; tropicamango.com