Fruit and Nuts - Just Arrived
And the well-worn wail of “Id simply love to grow fruit trees but I have no space in my garden” does not cut it. With the help of the technique of Espalier and with so many new varieties being bred that can live hapily in tubs, there is no excuse. One gardener we know has a variety of fourteen different fruits growing in her 500sq meter section and she still has space for ornamentals, a pond, veggies and a small native forest – plus the house of course.
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The varieties of most fruits are now so plentiful that there is something to please all tastes – no matter how nuts about fruit you are! Or just how fruity you are!
‘Fruits and Nuts’ encompasses a broad spectrum of plants, but like most traditionally cultivated plants, they all generally enjoy well-drained moist soils that are high in humus. They do need regular attention in the form of annual pruning which helps to expose the branches to the sun and air which practice helps to produce a quality harvest. But hey, what is a bit of effort with the shears once a year in comparison to the prize pleasure of a freshly picked, juicy, sweet plum or pear or peach?
Ever heard that saying “nutty as a fruitcake” – how did nuts first become associated with being a little crazy? Well we all know how rich in nutritional content nuts are, and that no self-respecting fruitcake would be without them, so don’t be nuts, go nuts and grow nuts!
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Citrus. This is a thornless lemon when mature. It originates in Italy, has large juicy sour fruit which ripen from July to December. The fruit is medium sized with greenish-yellow flesh that is almost seedless. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Lemon Genoa
Current Stock Height: 60/75 cm ?
Container: 5.5l ?
$49.99
aka Lemon
Citrus. 'Villa Franca' originates from Europe and produces large, sharp tasting, juicy lemons. A good choice for those who like a real zingy lemon flavour. The fruit is pale and smooth and matures from April until July. Mostly thornless. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Lemon Villa Franca
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 5.5l ?
$49.99
Citrus. Thought to be a hybrid of the sour mandarin and the Ichang lemon, yuzu is a golf ball–sized fruit with a thick bumpy rind that ranges from green to vibrant yellow depending on ripeness. Origins in China. Sought after for it's unique sour, tart flavour of its' zest
The ultra-tart yuzu is not usually eaten whole but is used as an accent in many traditional Asian dishes.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Lemon Yuzu
Current Stock Height: 45/60 cm ?
Container: 5.5l ?
$49.99
aka Lime Kaffir aka Makrut Lime
Citrus.The essential Lime to use for culinary purposes as all parts of the 'Kaffir' are strongly aromatic especially the unusual 'double' leaves - these are a vital ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The fruit are green, rough and 'warty' and not particularly juicy. Evergreen.
The word "Kaffir" is Arabic for infidel or what Muslims used to call unbelievers. How it became associated with a Lime tree I have yet to discover. However in this case it has no relation to its use as a derogatory term in some cultures.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Lime Kaffir
Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$49.99
Richard's Special is a top quality Mandarin with large, sweet, easy peel fruit that have an excellent flavour. The fruit is ripe from August through to October. Happiest in a sunny spot with well drained soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Mandarin Richards Special
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 5.5l ?
$49.99
Silverhill has large, easy-peel, thin smooth rind and attractive, flat shaped, almost seedless fruit. The low acid fruit therefore really sweet and juicy. Just delicious for a healthy snack in the winter. Easy to grow in a sunny, well drained spot in the garden or a container. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Mandarin Satsuma Silverhill
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 5.5l ?
$49.99
aka Olive
This olive from Greece has a nice compact form making a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of small fruit that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Keep watered when young. Evergreen.
While Olives can tolerate poor soil they are happiest in nice fertile loam. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m
Olea El Greco
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$29.99
Olea El Greco
Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
aka Olive
This Olive is a top producing commercial variety that produces heavy reliable crops of excellent sized drupes or fruits. Proven to be one of the best varieties for growing in the North Island. Good for oil production and pickling. Equally just a nice ornamental evergreen tree.
Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
Olea J5
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$29.99
Olea Europea J5
Expected Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
aka Navel Orange
Citrus. A firm favourite for Citrus lovers. This large, sweet seedless fruit has an excellent flavour and plenty of juice. Ripening around July/August the mature fruit will hold well on the tree for several months. Plant in well drained soil in a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Orange Washington Navel
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$49.99
aka Strawberry
This delicious Strawberry has large, conical shaped, dark red firm fruit with excellent flavour. Camarosa are short-day strawberries, they flower from spring to summer, and the main crop is ripe around December. Good disease resistance. Plant in well drained fertile soil, provide afternoon shade for best results.
To get the very best out of your Strawberry patch look at our How to page for growing tips.
PVR: STR017
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Strawberry Camarosa Pack of 10 Plants
Container: 10pkt ?
$16.99
aka Tangelo
Citrus Dwarf - Flying dragon rootstock. Bright, red-orange, semi-flat fruit that are very juicy and rich in flavour with just a hint of sharpness. Thin skinned and very juicy. Pick when skin colour fades. Ripens from August through to October and holds well on the tree. Evergreen.
This is reportedly the most popular Tangelo in N.Z.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Tangelo Seminole Dwf FD
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$49.99
Wairere Nursery
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