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nph · 07-05-2011, 10:51 AM

I have an empty slot around my pool with some partial shade and am considering either a regular Brazilian or a Dwarf Brazilian.
It should also be able to survive in the ground since I live in Dallas, zone 7B or 8A with some heavy mulching etc.
Given this which one would you recommend?

From what I read the fruits are supposed to be equally good tasting but on some sites it seems to indicate zone 9 for regular Brazilian as the survival zone while the Dwarf has a zone 7(!) survival zone indication. Since there is a limit on how any plants I can put in my garage I definitely want the one that is most cold hardy.

Any insights?

Also curious if anyone can compare with Dwarf Orinoco when it comes to taste and hardiness.

Thanks

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