Other Fruit and Nuts
PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Quince Quince. A reliable 'cropper' that produces large, yellow, attractive fruit that are ripe in autumn. Excellent for adding fragrance and picquance to preserves and sauces. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Self fertile. Usually crops approximately 4 years after planting. Deciduous. Quince Van Dieman Current Stock Height: 150/180cm ? Container: pb18 ? $59.99 Who doesn't love Rhubarb? Though the edible stalks of this large perennial are a little tart and acid, cooked up with a little sugar and an apple they are delicious. Great for jams and crumbles. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Winter dormant in cool areas. Remember - don't eat the leaves. Rhubarb Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Rhubarb A vigorous Heritage Rhubarb with healthy, strong upright growth. The stems are broad with quite a bit of green shading on the red stalks. Good flavour and produces well. Plant in humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer and feed regularly with organic matter. Perennial. Rhubarb Victoria Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Orange Berry Evergreen prostrate ground cover that has very ornamental deeply veined foliage and single white flowers. Sometimes the flowers are followed by red raspberry like fruits. Very vigorous and ideal for covering up difficult spots. Happiest in full sun. Rubus Pentalobus Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $21.99 aka Tree Tomato Sumptuous large golden fruit that are lovely and sweet (not as tart as the red ones) Small Harvest any time from April to September, dependant on regular picking and when you prune. Prefers well drained, sheltered site in full sun. Semi-evergreen. Tamarillo Bold Gold Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $16.99. Payment on order.
aka Tree Tomato This sub-tropical fruit is closely related to the ordinary tomato and therefore needs to be grown in a frost-free position. Tamarillos also like shelter from wind, good drainage and a fairly light soil. Produces red-bronze fruit that have an acid free sweet taste. Semi-evergreen. Tamarillo Lairds Large Red Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $16.99. Payment on order.
aka Tree Tomato The 'Tamarillo' is a sub tropical tree that produces delicious oval red fruit that start ripening towards the end of summer. The fruit are rich in Vitamin C. Happiest in a sunny, well drained position that provides shelter from harsh wind and frost. Semi-evergreen. Tamarillo Mulligan Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $16.99. Payment on order.
aka Tree Tomato This sub-tropical fruit is closely related to the ordinary tomato and therefore needs to be grown in a frost-free position. Tamarillos also like shelter from wind, good drainage and a fairly light soil. Produces medium sized orange/red fruit with a sweet, less acidic flavour. Semi-evergreen. Tamarillo Tango Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $19.99 Stock of this item is very low. 
Suitable for most NZ climates.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Rhubarb loves to be fed regularly with compost or any well rotted organic material. The clump will respond well to liquid fertilizer as well. The crowns will get quite large and should be divided every 3 or 4 years.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Wairere Top Tip. Try cooking Rhubarb with 1 sliced apple - it balances out the acid flavour nicely.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 2m
Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
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