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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This 'Rabbit Eye' Blueberry is sweet, succulent to and looks good in the garden as well. The berries are medium, full of lots of vitamins, high in vitamin C and good antioxidant properties too. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Fruits Feb-March. Evergreen.
It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Blast RE
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
Blueberry Rabiteye variety that crops well with clusters of medium sized dark firm fruit with a great flavour. Ripe around February. Recommended for warmer districts. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye. Plant in a sunny position in acid soil that does not dry out in summer. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Centurion RE
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
Blueberry Centurion R
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$39.99
Blueberry RabbitEye. Medium sized, dark skinned, firm fruit that is flavourful to eat. Prefers well drained, acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Crops best with cross pollination, Blast and Tifblue are great partners. Evergreen
Fruit ready to harvest December/January
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 150cm
Blueberry Ezigrow NH
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
This Southern Highbush Blueberry is a good choice for warmer areas of NZ. 'Marimba' is highly productive with large firm fruit full of flavour that ripen around December. Pollinate with another Southern Highbush. Plant in sun or part shade in rich acid soil for best results. Deciduous.
Though most Blueberries are self-fertile they will set fruit better if cross pollinated with another cultivar of the same variety.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Marimba SH
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$44.99
Blueberry Rabbiteye. Maru produces excellent crops of large dark blue fruit. Mature the berries well on the plant prior to picking, This is a good variety for Waikato North. Flowers in spring, harvest fruit towards the end of summer. Acid Soil. Deciduous.
Let fruit mature on the bush. To ensure the best flavour leave fruit on the bush for 7-10 days after turning blue.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Deciduous, Blue
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Maru RE
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
Blueberry Southern Highbush. A vigorous, upright grower that produces very large fruit with a mild sweet flavour. Plant in the sun in rich acid soil. Will perform better with a companion such as 'Marimba' or 'Petite Blue'. Ripe from November onwards. Deciduous.
It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry ONeal SH
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
Blueberry Rabbiteye. An American variety that is suitable for warmer areas of NZ. The sweet berries are of a good size and high quality and produced in generous quantities between January and March. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil. Best planted with 'Tifblue' or 'Centurion'. Deciduous.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Powder Blue RE
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
Rahi fruit quality is outstanding. Rabbiteye vairety so good for Waikato North. Vigorous upright habit. Autumn tones of burgundy wine. Harvest around February. Leave fruit on bush for 7-10 days after turning blue to ensure best flavour. Prefers acid Soil. Deciduous.
It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Rahi RE
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
Blueberry Rabbiteye. This variety is a tall, vigorous upright grower. Large, light blue berries full of flavour ripen towards the end of summer. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye to ensure good crops. Plant in a sunny position in acid soil that does not dry out in summer. Deciduous.
It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Deciduous, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 2m
Blueberry Tifblue RE
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$29.99
Blueberry Tifblue RE
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$39.99
aka Pineapple Guava
If you love Feijoas then you will enjoy the large and very sweet fruit of this new variety. It is ready early in season too - towards the end of February so lots of yum for your tum while in the sun. Plant with another Feijoa for best results. Likes a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen. PVR.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Feijoa Kaiteri
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$49.99
aka Grape Table
A gorgeous green selection with loose clusters of medium size grapes with a honey-like flavour and melt in your mouth texture and few seeds. Ripe Feb-March. Really likes the warmth so plant in a sunny sheltered spot with well drained soil. Prune in winter after leaf fall. Deciduous.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Grape Himrod
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 3l ?
$44.99
aka Grapefruit
Citrus. Grafted on Flying dragon rootstock to keep compact. Golden Special has large golden fruit that mature in August. Very juicy and tangy and produced in abundance. Plant in a sunny position in fertile well drained soil. Water well during hot dry periods. Dwarf. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Grapefruit Golden Special Dwf
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
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
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Mandarin Satsuma Silverhill
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
Mandarin Satsuma Silverhill
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$49.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Navel Orange
Citrus. A good quality NZ orange with sweet and juicy, virtually seed-less fruit. Ripens from September onwards. Chock full of Vitamin C. Oranges are happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Orange Best Seedless
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
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