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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aka Pineapple Guava
The fruit that all Kiwi kids love. This distinctive subtropical can be grown in most parts of the country in just about any soil. Medium sized fruit with firm skin and good flavour. The flesh is moderately soft and juicy. Self-fertile variety but happiest with a partner (aren't we all). Evergreen.
Feijoa Information Page
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Feijoa Triumph
Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$39.99
Feijoa Triumph
Current Stock Height: 65/90 cm ?
Container: 3l ?
$49.99
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: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 25l ?
$139.99
Lemon Meyer
Current Stock Height: 120/150 cm ?
Container: 45l ?
$249.99
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Stock of this item is very low.
Lemon Meyer 3yrs
Current Stock Height: 70/110 cm ?
Container: 15l ?
$69.99
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
Lemon Meyer
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 15l ?
$89.99
Lemon Meyer
Expected Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $54.99. Payment on order.
aka Pecan
"Colby" produce meaty thin shelled pecans. Nuts mature in May to June when they fall from the tree. The tree will bear pecans after 5 to 7 years. Self fertile but will do better when cross pollinated with Carya Peruque. Plant in full sun, with moist well drained fertile soil. Deciduous.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 9m x 3m
Pecan Carya Colby
Expected Stock Height: 900/180 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Pecan
"Hirschi" produces large thin shelled pecans. Nuts mature in May to June when they fall from the tree. The tree will bear pecans within 5 to 7 years. Self fertile but will do better when cross pollinated with Carya Lucas.
Plant in full sun, with moist well drained soil. Deciduous.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 9m x 3m
Pecan Carya Hirschi
Expected Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Pecan
"Lucas" produces large thin shelled pecans. Nuts mature in May to June when they fall from the tree. The tree will bear pecans within 5 to 7 years. Self fertile but will do better when cross pollinated with Carya Hirschi. Plant in full sun, with moist well drained soil. Deciduous.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 9m x 3m
Pecan Carya Lucas
Current Stock Height: 130/170 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$94.99
aka Pecan
"Peruque" produce meaty thin shelled pecans. Nuts mature in May to June when they fall from the tree. The tree will bear pecans after 5 to 7 years. Self fertile but will do better when cross pollinated with Carya Colby. Plant in full sun, with moist well drained fertile soil. Deciduous. In
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 9m x 3m
Pecan Carya Peruque
Current Stock Height: 70/200 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$94.99
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