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 Avocado (Group A)
A popular Avocado with fruit that ripens summer-autumn. It is a beautiful evergreen tree that loves a warm sheltered position with excellent drainage. The fruit is rich in mono-unsaturated oils, proteins and vitamins. Delicious nutty flavour. Protect from frost when young. Group A Evergreen.
Avocado Information Page
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 10m x 6m
Avocado Hass
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: pb10 ?
$99.99
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: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Lemon Meyer
Current Stock Height: 160/180 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
Lemon Meyer
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
Lemon Meyer
Expected Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Finger Lime Dwf
Australian Finger lime grown on Flying Dragon Rootstock. Known as the caviar of citrus with deliciously aromatic, smooth pebbled skin, with a crisp lemon lime flavour combination. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): cm x cm
Lime Australasica Dwf
Current Stock Height: 60/90 cm ?
Container: 3l ?
$54.99
Citrus 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
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Mandarin Richards Special
Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Citrus. Satsuma Miho is very early ripening with fruit ready to eat from April/ May. The easy peel, flat fruit has a mild sweet taste. Excellent ornamental Citrus for a container or equally at home in a sunny spot in the garden. Prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5 x 1m
Mandarin Satsuma Miho
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
aka Dwarf Mandarin
Citrus. 'Miho' is very early ripening with fruit ready to eat from April/ May. The easy peel, flat fruit has a mild sweet taste. Excellent ornamental Citrus for a container or equally at home in a sunny spot in the garden. Prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 75cm
Mandarin Satsuma Miho Dwf
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
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
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m
Olea El Greco
Current Stock Height: 80/110 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
aka Olive
A popular Olive that produces a strong spicy flavoured oil. Equally desirable as a highly ornamental evergreen tree with attractive grey-green foliage. This variety is hardy to cold and self-fertile. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Leccino is a top choice for SI growers. Evergreen.
Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Olea Leccino
Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
Olea Leccino
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Navel Orange
Citrus. This navel orange has an excellent flavour and sweet juicy flesh with a fine texture, seedless orange. Easy peel. Ripens from July to September. Good vigorous upright habit. 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 Carters Navel
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
aka Dwarf Naval
Citrus Dwf. This navel orange has an excellent flavour and sweet juicy flesh with a fine texture, seedless orange. Easy peel. Ripens from July to September. Good vigorous upright habit. Oranges are happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Habit: Bushy
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Orange Carters Navel Dwf
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
aka Dwarf Valencia Orange
Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. The fruit is sweet and juicy with few seeds, produced in large quantities and holds well on the tree. The fruit ripens from summer through to autumn. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Orange Harwood Late Dwf
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
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