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aka Coffee Plant

An attractive cone shaped shrub with glossy green lanceolate leaves that flower white star-shaped flowers in spring. The clusters of flowers have a strong smell like Jasmine. Coffee berries turn green to red in time for Xmas. 3- 4 years to fruit. Can also be used as a houseplant. Self-fertile.

Coffee plants are heavy feeders and require regular applications of a high NPK fertiliser through its growing season.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Blackcurrant

The Black Currant produces a fruit that is high in Vitamin C with a tart sharp taste. 'Magnus' is disease resistant, a reliable producer and has an upright habit. The currants are ripe late Dec-Jan. Delicious and deciduous.

Black currants will grow in sun or semi-shade. They like deep acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer when the fruit are setting. They fruit on the new seasons wood which develops after pruning.

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Delicious shiny black round, juicy currants are a very rich source of vitamin C. They are relatively easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. This variety has been bred to produce big fat berries. Excellent in jams, jellies, juices and pies and they freeze easily. Self-fertile but improve harvest with a pollinator. Deciduous.

Requires less chill hours than traditional varieties.

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Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Good heavy cropper. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous.

Red Currants differ from Black Currants in that they fruit on the older developed wood (branches) of the bush.

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aka Red Currant

Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous.

Prune the main shoots of your Red Currant back by about 1/2 in winter to encourage new fruiting laterals. Remember that Red Currants mainly fruit on older wood.

An heirloom variety which produces large red berries which ripen mid December. Packed full of Vitamin C and anti-oxidants you know they've got to be good for you. Plant in morning sun or part shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Red Skin Pitaya

Dragonfruit tree is a cactus native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this variety, also known as Pitaya, has a bright red skin with green scales that resemble a dragon. The pulp is red with small black seeds. Very large (25-30 cm) white flowers open overnight and wither by morning.

Provide support to allow branches to hang down

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aka White Flesh Pitaya

Dragonfruit tree is a cactus native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this variety, also known as Pitaya, has a pink skin with green scales that resemble a dragon. The pulp is white with small black seeds. Very large (25-30 cm) white flowers open overnight and wither by morning.

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aka Yellow Skin Pitaya

Dragonfruit tree is a cactus native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this variety, also known as Pitaya, has a yellow skin with green scales that resemble a dragon. The pulp is red with small black seeds. Very large (25-30 cm) white flowers open overnight and wither by morning.

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aka Pineapple Guava

A desirable new variety that fruits early in the season around March-April. The fruit are exceptionally sweet, large and round. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Antoinette TM Heavy crops of medium to large fruit with semi smooth green skin. Sweet juicy from flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Vigorous growing variety which ripens in autumn around April-May. Rough skinned fruit which are large, aromatic and very sweet. Partially self-fertile but cross pollination is essential for large fruit so plant with a companion for best results. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Large light green oval fruit, mid-early season, smooth firm skin, mild flavour. Aromatic, pulp is sweet and juicy. Medium sized bushy tree, ideal for hedging. Full sun, well drained soil. Evergreen

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aka Pineapple Guava

Abundance of bright red Christmas flowers followed by delicate wee fruit. Thin edible skin with sweet aromatic pulp bursting with flavour. This bush has rounded canopy, smaller in size, leaf, flower and fruit.Planting 2 or more varieties gives a longer fruiting season. Well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Medium to large sized fruit, oval in shape. Attractive smooth, light green skin. Strong aromatic flavour with good sugar-acid balance. Medium vigor tree, moderately compact and easy to manage. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Feijoa Gemini has smooth skinned, dark green oval fruit with a highly flavoured flesh. The flesh is a little gritty but overall is smooth and juicy. Matures quite early towards the end of March. Will crop better with a companion but is self fertile. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Golden Goose TM. Man size fruit? Large to extra large. White flesh with smooth firm thick golden green skin. Good keeping feijoa. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

If you love Feijoas then you will enjoy the large and very sweet fruit of this new variety. It is ready early in season too - towards the end of February so lots of yum for your tum while in the sun. Plant with another Feijoa for best results. Likes a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Pineapple Guava

This variety of Feijoa has medium sized oval fruit with a rough skin. Inside the flesh is smooth and full of flavour. The fruit ripens around April. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with another Feijoa for company. The fruit will naturally drop when ready. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

This recent introduction has large and sweet fruit that ripen nice and early in the autumn. Plant in sunny well drained spot, preferably with another Feijoa close by. The fruit are ripe when they start to fall naturally off the tree. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Well it's called 'Mammoth' for a reason - bumper crops of oblong shaped fruit that are full of flavour, ready to eat around May. Great for cooking and fresh eating, also makes a nice chutney. Plant with another Feijoa for best results. Prefers a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

This fabulous fruit has a dark skin with a rich and aromatic flavour. A late season variety ripening mid autumn. Self fertile but will do better with a partner. Plant in a sunny well drained position. The fruit will fall to the ground naturally when ripe. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

This smooth skinned variety of Feijoa also has smooth juicy flesh with a rich flavour. Pounamu has a high fruit yield and is ready early in the season around the end of March. Plant in a sunny well drained position preferably with another Feijoa for company. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

An exciting very early bearer with large fruit with a delicious rich tropical flavour. Good vigour. Likely to be best variety to use in marginal colder areas. Self fertile, better yields when cross pollinated. Eat me fresh, stewed, in a cake with lemon icing chutney. The list goes on. Yum!

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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.

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aka Pineapple Guava

'Unique' is a reliable Feijoa that is self-fertile and produces abundant crops of delicious medium to large oval fruit. The skin is smooth along with the pulp and the flavour carries a hint of pineapple. Starts to fruit from a young age. Happy in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Vigorous growing variety which ripens in autumn around April-May. Rough skinned fruit which are large, aromatic and very sweet. Partially self-fertile but cross pollination is essential for large fruit so plant with a companion for best results. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

White Goose TM Heavy crops of large fruit with semi smooth light green edible skin. Sweet juicy flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

An outstanding Feijoa with generous crops of large firm fruit that are ripe around about May. Forms a nice tidy evergreen tree. Can be grown alone but will perform better with a partner. Plant in a sunny well drained position. PVR FE1005

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aka Fig Edible

This fruiting fig is highly ornamental as well as productive. Large glossy green foliage and a vigorous growth habit with large fruit that are purplish brown with pink flesh and a rich flavour. Ripe in Jan - Feb. A favourite fig for jam and preserving. Likes the sun and protection from harsh frost. Deciduous.

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aka Fig Edible

A highly ornamental tree that has the added bonus of providing delicious fruit twice throughout the year in January and April. The fruit is purple-black with a succulent red flesh. Plant in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Deciduous.

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aka Fig Edible

This Fig has large pear-shaped fruit with greenish-brown skin and quite coarse (but delicious) golden brown sweet flesh. Brunswick is more tolerant and hardy than many Figs but will still be happiest in a sunny well drained spot with protection from frost. Crops in Summer and again in Autumn Deciduous.

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aka Fig Edible

This Adriatic type Fig is a heavy producer of medium sized, bell shaped, green/yellow skinned fruit with gorgeous red flesh that is rich and sugary. The tree forms into a round topped spreading tree with deep green lobed leaves. Self pollinating. Harvest in April when fruit starts to fall. Deciduous

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aka Fig Edible

The delectable and desirable fruit of the Fig is full of calcium, iron, and Vitamins. This highly ornamental tree produces medium sized fruit with green skin and red sweet flesh. Will crop best if grown in a warm sheltered spot. Harvest fruit in summer and again in autumn. Deciduous.

It is important not to let your Fig tree dry out completely in summer as this will affect the fruit. Pick your figs towards the end of summer (when the fruit bends at the neck) and leave 2 to 3 days to soften before eating. This variety will store well in the fridge.

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aka Fig Edible

This fruiting fig is highly ornamental as well as productive. Large glossy green foliage and a vigorous growth habit with large fruit that are purplish brown with pink flesh and a rich flavour. Delicious eaten straight from the tree. Ripe in Jan - Feb. Deciduous.

A favourite fig for jam and preserving. Likes the sun and protection from harsh frost.

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aka Fig Edible

Invite Mrs Williams into your garden and you will have a very attractive tree that has the bonus of 2 crops of large fruit per year in January and April. The fruit has green/yellow neck and brown/purple base with red flesh and delicious. Main crop April. Deciduous.

Plant in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost.

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aka Tiger Fig

With the striking fruit striped green and yellow is it any wonder this fig is known as the 'Tiger Fig'. Highly ornamental and delicious eating. Needs a really warm position and protection from frost to do well. Fruit matures late in April. Deciduous.

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aka Fig Edible

Well the name tells you that this Fig crops well with green skinned fruit that turn purple when ripe. The flesh is sweet and juicy with a creamy texture. Large lush ornamental foliage. Plant in a warm sheltered position with good drainage and protection from harsh frost. Deciduous.

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aka Fig Edible

The ancient and revered fig is an attractive garden tree as well as producing delectable, delicious fruit. 'Robyn' is full of vitamins and minerals and is recommended for fresh eating. The fruit ripens in summer. Plant in well drained soil in the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Fig Edible

The fig tree is highly ornamental as well has providing us with a delicious edible fruits. Broad lobed glossy green foliage and sweet fruit that ripens around March. Needs a sheltered sunny spot away from harsh winds and frost. Vigorous grower. Deciduous.

Fig trees usually fruit 2 to 3 years after planting. They fruit on the new wood. The fruit is picked when the green fruit starts to turn brown and as birds absolutely love figs you may need to cover the tree or be very vigilant. Enjoy.

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aka Fig Edible

Ventura fig has a compact growth form and produces large fruit with green skin and dark red interior flesh. The fruit have a pronounced long neck, ripen later in the season and perform well in the cooler climates of the figs' range. Ventura is grown both for drying and for fresh eating.

Tolerates cooler growing conditions

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aka Fig Edible

Bred in NZ Vlassoff is a variety of 'Honey Fig'. Large round fruit that are purple/black when mature. Succulent red flesh. Crops in January and April. Needs a really sunny position with well drained soil and protection from harsh frost. Deciduous.

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aka Fig Edible

Edible Fig. A handsome tree with large lush green foliage. The summer fruit have greenish-yellow skin and fine flavoured red pulp. Ripens April/May. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Deciduous.

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The Goji Berry is an ancient medicinal and culinary plant from Asia that is highly valued for its therapeutic qualities. Green foliage, purple and white flowers in summer followed by nutrient packed red berries. Grows best in a sunny well drained position. Self-pollinating, hardy and deciduous.

The Goji Berry will eventually form a strong trunk a bit like a grape-vine. The somewhat trailing branches can be trained as required. Fruiting should occur after the 2nd year with full production around year 5. Quite drought tolerant once established. This so called 'Superfood' is certainly worth a try.

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aka Gooseberry

Gooseberry has long been cultivated for use in pies and jellies and has a high content of Vitamin A and potassium. You will know the berries are fully ripe in summer (Dec - Jan), when they are easy to pull off the bush. Any surplus freezes well. Plant in morning sun or part shade. Deciduous.

The Gooseberry is hardy and in fact loves a cold winter however be aware that new spring growth can be damaged by frost. Gooseberries like a nice layer of mulch or compost around their shallow roots. When pruning remember they fruit on older wood.

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aka Gooseberry

A must to have in every home garden. Great for making pies like Gandma use too. A heavy bearing and disease resistant gooseberry with large flavourful fruit that can be used for culinary purposes or eaten fresh when fully ripe. Fruit ripens Nov - Jan Deciduous.

The Gooseberry is hardy and in fact loves a cold winter however be aware that new spring growth can be damaged by frost. Gooseberries like a nice layer of mulch or compost around their shallow roots. When pruning remember they fruit on older wood.

A vigorous growing plant with large red blush summer fruit. Spray program recommended. Hardy, but protect new growth from spring frosts. Deciduous

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aka Gooseberry

A well shaped, slightly bristly fruit that is dark red when fully ripe. Berries are larger than Invicta. Good eating. The plants are very vigorous and spreading but can be shaped up by pruning. Produces occasional spines on young wood, but at maturity it is virtually spineless.

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aka Grape Table

A popular NZ bred table grape that ripens towards the end of autumn. Good weather and disease resistance. Large-medium black fruit that look and taste great with an aromatic spicy flavour. Grapes will grow in most soils but do better with good drainage and of course they love the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage grape

A grape steeped in NZ history, arriving originally with Bishop Pompallier some 170 years ago and was used as both a table and wine grape. Disease resistant, large, black, sweet, delicately flavoured grape. Ripens early March. Plant in a full sun, sheltered, well drained spot. Deciduous.