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Find those Fruits
In our (last minute) search to find the
traditional 15 fruits for Tu B’Shvat to symbolize its date on the 15th
of Shvat, we arrived to the list below. While not exhaustive, it is presented
in categories, and includes traditional fruits of the Land of Israel.
Fruits of the ground are listed separately; dried variations are listed
where available.
 Traditional
[Biblical] Fruits of the Tree
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Figs [dried]
Dates [dried]
Grapes [ dried: raisins, sultanas, currants]
Pomegranates
Etrog [or citron]
Olives
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 Fruits
of the Tree
| Soft fruits: |
Citrus: |
Hard fruits: |
cherries
plums [dried: prunes]
peaches
apricots
mango
persimmons [also Biblical]
guava
papaya
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oranges
lemons
pomelo
grapefruit
tangerines [also, mandarins, satsumas etc.]
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apples
pears
custard apples
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| Nuts: |
Exotic fruits: |
almonds, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts
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star fruit
lychee [Chinese gooseberry]
passion fruit
paw-paw
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 Fruits
of the Ground
| Plants: |
Bush & Berry: |
Legumes: |
avocado
bananas
pineapple
tomatoes
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currants, berries
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pecans
groundnuts
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