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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Grafted on M26 to keep dwarfed. An older variety of apple with small red juicy apples that are perfect for eating, stewing or drying. The tree crops well with the fruit ripening around Mid season. The apples hold well on the tree even when ripe. Can be container grown. Good disease resistance.
Apple Information Page
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 3m
Apple Akane M26
Current Stock Height: 160/180 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
Spectacular small columnar apple producing excellent crops of white /pink flowers in Spring followed by dark red large fruit with crisp, tangy, white flesh. Makes a bold statement in pots. Ideal for widespread garden usage! Likes full sun.
Habit: Tree Narrow
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3.5m x 0.6m
Apple Crimson Spire
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
This natural dwarf apple produces full sized, juicy apples with excellent flavour. The fruit is green with a slight red flush when ripe. Ideal for a large pot or smaller garden. Best in full sun. Partially self fertile but crop benefits from the presence of a pollinator.
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Apple Croquella Std 75cm
Current Stock Height: STD-75/HGT-115 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$79.99
aka Pinkie
A very good disease resistant, crisp and juicy apple, brightly coloured green with blush pink and good acid/sugar balance in mid season. An attractive small tree that partially weeps and produces good yields. Easy to grow. Deciduous.
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PVR:
Habit: Tree Dwarf
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
Apple Pinkie M26
Current Stock Height: 170/180 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
A very good disease resistant, crisp and juicy apple, brightly coloured green with blush pink and good acid/sugar balance in mid season. An attractive small tree that partially weeps and produces good yields. Easy to grow. Deciduous.
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Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
Apple Pinkie MM116
Current Stock Height: 150/190 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
Prima is a medium to large size dark red apple with firm creamy-white, juicy flesh. Produces fruit early in the season. Highly recommended for organic and home orchards as Prima is bred to be disease resistant. Deciduous.
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Habit: Tree Dwarf
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Apple Prima M26
Current Stock Height: 120/130 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
aka Apple
Prima is a medium to large size dark red apple with firm creamy-white, juicy flesh. Produces fruit early in the season. Highly recommended for organic and home orchards as Prima is bred to be disease resistant. Deciduous.
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Suitable for smaller gardens and container growing. Support with a permanent stake.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 4m x 3m
Apple Prima MM106
Current Stock Height: 130/140 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
An attractive, distinctive apple tree with upright, columnar growth habit; ideal for small space or container growing. In Spring white/ pink blossoms are follwed by scarlet fruit with crisp and juicy flesh. Excellent flavour with a slight tang. Deciduous
Habit: Tree Narrow
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 0.5m
Apple Scarlet Spire
Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Cross between Royal Gala and Braeburn, an early season large apple with sweet, crisp flesh and mild flavour. Stake for support. Self fertile but crop may be increased with pollinator such as Braeburn or Gala. Deciduous.
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Can be container grown but will need a permanent support stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.
Habit: Tree Dwarf
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Apple Sweetie M26
Current Stock Height: 150/160 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
Grafted on M116 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Cross between Royal Gala and Braeburn, an early season large apple with sweet, crisp flesh and mild flavour. Stake to support young trees. Self fertile but crop may be increased with pollinator such as Braeburn or Gala. Deciduous.
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Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Apple Sweetie M116
Current Stock Height: 140/160 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$69.99
Stock of this item is very low.
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: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Centurion RE
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$39.99
Blueberry Centurion RE
Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of August, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Blueberry Southern Highbush- an attractive plant with bright blue-green foliage. Large sized berries of excellent quality and flavour. Recommended for warmer areas of NZ. Partially self fertile, but will produce bigger and better crops if pollinated with another Southern Highbush. Deciduous.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberry Misty SH
Expected Stock Height: 35/50 cm ?
This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.
NZ commercial Northern Highbush berry now available to home gardeners. Good crops of firm, large light blue fruit in early summer. Excellent flavour. Upright growing habit. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Make sure you beat the birds to them! Deciduous depending on location and climate.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Blueberry Puru NH
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
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: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 2m
Blueberry Tifblue RE
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$39.99
Blueberry Tifblue RE
Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of August, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel a Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
All Citrus love being fed and watered regularly, especially if container grown. They respond quickly to a little pampering and will reward you for your efforts. When harvesting the fruit cut rather than pull off the tree.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Lemon Meyer
Current Stock Height: 120/150 cm ?
Container: 45l ?
$249.99
THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS
Lemon Meyer
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$54.99
Lemon Meyer
Expected Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $129.99. Payment on order.
Lemon Meyer 3yrs
Expected Stock Height: 70/110 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $69.99. Payment on order.
Lemon Meyer
Expected Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $89.99. Payment on order.
aka Tahitian or Persian Lime
Citrus. Bearss Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Ripens July-August. Evergreen.
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Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3.5m
Lime Bearrs
Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?
Container: 45l ?
$249.99
THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS
Lime Bearrs
Current Stock Height: 60/90 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
Lime Bearrs 3yrs
Expected Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $69.99. Payment on order.
Lime Bearrs
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $89.99. Payment on order.
Lime Bearrs
Expected Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $99.99. Payment on order.
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: Tree Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m
Olea El Greco
Current Stock Height: 170/190 cm ?
Container: 35l ?
$249.99
Olea El Greco
Current Stock Height: 80/110 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
Olea El Greco
Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
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