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Have you noticed that there is a growing trend towards growing food in one’s own back yard? It is no longer the practice of only a few tree-hugging ‘greenies’ or permaculture practitioners, but has become a pretty mainstream, trendy and, lets face it, sensible thing to do. Apart from the sheer delight of plucking a ripe and juicy fruit specimen off the tree in your own backyard for instant gratification of the senses, the benefits of eating produce that has been grown with a modicum of control regarding the use of pesticides and herbicides is immeasurable.

 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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Picture of Blueberry Blast RE
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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. Self pollinator. 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

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Blueberry Blast RE

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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A 'Rabbit-eye' Blueberry 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

 

Flower Colour: Pink / White
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Blueberry Centurion RE

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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Blueberry Centurion R

Expected Stock Height: 25/35 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.

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Picture of Blueberry Maru RE
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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, fruit harvest toward the end of summer and displays gorgeous burgundy wine colours in autumn. 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

 

Flower Colour: Pink / White
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Blueberry Maru RE

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Grapefruit

Citrus. This Australian variety has large, good quality, pale yellow fruit that mature from November through to March. The fruit has thin skin and very juicy flesh with a mild flavour. Usually has a bumper crop every 2nd year i.e. has biennial tendencies but we won't hold that against it. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m

Grapefruit Wheeny

Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm  ? 

Container: 4.7l  ? 

$49.99

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aka Eastern Black Walnut

A large, fast-growing tree with a single erect trunk & spreading crown. Dark-brown edible nuts and highly-valued dark timber. Intolerant of clay and poor drainage. A great tree for firewood. Needs a sheltered site with good soil. Deciduous. Hardy.

 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 25m x 15m

Juglans Nigra

Current Stock Height: 220/300 cm  ? 

$74.99

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Juglans Nigra

Current Stock Height: 190/230 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$89.99

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aka English Walnut

A large tree with a rounded head which is valued for its timber and edible nuts. Easily grown but needs space as it grows into an immense tree. Fruit is produced in late summer and is great for eating. Seed Grown.

 

Flower Colour: Green
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 20m x 15m

Juglans Regia

Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm  ? 

$64.99

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Juglans Regia

Current Stock Height: 190/200 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$89.99

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aka Finger Lime

Citrus. Australian Finger limes. 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

This is a versatile fruit for the kitchen whether used for marmalade, flavouring spice, eaten fresh or used to garnish other foods. Trifoloate root stock / fruit in approx 3 - 4 years Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Lime Australasica

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2  ? 

$34.99

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Lime Australasica

Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of October, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Picture of Mandarin Satsuma Kawano
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Citrus. Large, easy peel flattened fruit with a good sweet flavour. Prolific bearer from May through to June. Forms quite a large tree for a Citrus with a spreading canopy. Plant in a warm sunny position and remember when picking the fruit to cut off with sharp secateurs. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m

Mandarin Satsuma Kawano

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

Container: 4.7l  ? 

$49.99

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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

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5 x 1m

Mandarin Satsuma Miho

Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm  ? 

Container: 4.7l  ? 

$49.99

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Citruatsuma. Quite large typically 'flattened' fruit with smooth thin rind that is easy to peel. Sweet tangy flavour. Early June ripening, lovely to eat straight off the tree and straight into the mouth. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Mandarin Satsuma Miyagawa

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

Container: 4.7l  ? 

$49.99

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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

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Mandarin Satsuma Silverhill

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

Container: 4.7l  ? 

$49.99

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aka Navel Orange

Citrus. 'Fukumoto' is an attractive Navel orange with large round fruit with quite a strong reddish tinge to the rind. Sweet tasting and delicious it ripens in late winter. Quite a compact grower. Plant in the sun in well drained fertile soil and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Orange Fukumoto

Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm  ? 

Container: 4.7l  ? 

$49.99

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aka Valencia Orange

Citrus. A very good orange developed in NZ from a 'Valencia' seedling. 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

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m

Orange Harwood Late

Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

Container: 3.5l  ? 

$49.99

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aka Navel Orange

Citrus. 'Newhall' will be a great addition to your Citrus orchard as this orange tree has fruit of excellent quality and flavor. Crops really well and the fruit is ready around about October. Happiest in a warm sunny position. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5 x 2m

Orange Newhall

Current Stock Height: 50/80 cm  ? 

Container: 4.7l  ? 

$49.99

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aka Bitter Orange

Citrus. Famous Spanish selection with heavy crops of bitter oranges ideal for marmalade, liqueurs, preserves, sauces and relishes. Medium to large fruit. The dried peel is often used for seasoning. Upright and vigorous grower well suited for large containers. Fruit ripens June/July. Evergreen.

Large amounts of this orange are imported into England and Scotland specifically for Marmalade production - it's not British Marmalade unless it's made from Spanish oranges that actually originally came from Northern Africa. Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m

Orange Seville

Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm  ? 

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Wairere Nursery
826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: