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Fruit and Nuts - Just Arrived

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 Apple Mischief (11962)
Apple Mischief

=Flower Colour: Pink =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 0.7m

Loaded with pink and white blooms in Spring followed by light green fruit with blush of red in Autumn. Medium size fruit. White crisp juicy flesh. Slightly tart flavour. Cross pollinate with any other apple to increase your harvest. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Trademarked under this name. Can be biannual fruiter if fruit is not thinned. Is resistant to wooly aphid and root rot.

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45 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Blueberry Marimba SH (640)
Blueberry Marimba SH

=Flower Colour: White/Pink =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Blue =Mature HxW: 2m x 1.5m

This Southern Highbush Blueberry is a good choice for warmer areas of NZ. 'Marimba' is highly productive with large firm fruit full of flavour that ripen around December. Pollinate with another Southern Highbush. Plant in sun or part shade in rich acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

Though most Blueberries are self-fertile they will set fruit better if cross pollinated with another cultivar of the same variety.

40-60 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Blueberry Misty SH (641)
Blueberry Misty SH

=Flower Colour: White/Pink =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Blue =Mature HxW: 2m x 1.5m

Blueberry Southern Highbush- an attractive plant with bright blue-green foliage. Large sized berries of excellent quality and flavour. Recommended for warmer areas of NZ. Partially self fertile, but will produce bigger and better crops if pollinated with another Southern Highbush. Deciduous.

30-45 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Blueberry Nui NH (29130)
Blueberry Nui NH

=Flower Colour: Pink/White =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Blue =Mature HxW: 1.2m x 1.2m

Blueberry Northern Highbush. An early cropping variety with very large sweet berries. Great for growing in the home garden, a pot and popular with the commercial growers. Harvest in late spring . Prune after fruiting for size and shape. Deciduous.

Northern Highbush Blueberries are suitable for cooler climates

20-40 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Casimiroa Luke (11975)
Casimiroa Luke

aka Sapote

=Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 4m x 4m

This native mexican fruiting tree comes from the highlands and as a result is fairly hardy. Luke has a mild sweet flavour resembling a combination of peach, banana and pear. Excellent specimen tree with a semi weeping habit. Harvest May-June. Self Fertile. Semi deciduous.

Casimiroa produce fruit with a pear like texutre

80-90 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Feijoa Unique (1900)
Feijoa Unique

aka Pineapple Guava

=Flower Colour: Red/White =PVR:  =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 3m x 2m

'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.

Feijoa Information Page

50-60 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Kumquat Meiwa (2897)
Kumquat Meiwa

aka Large Round Kumquat

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 2m x 1.5m

Round Kumquat. A hybrid variety with thick, rigid, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers in spring. The rounded fruit are good quality with a balance of sweet and acidic taste - the peel is sweet, the flesh has a sharp taste - the whole fruit can be eaten. Ripens March-April. Evergreen.

Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Best protected from harsh frost when young. Happy growing in a container as long as you remember to feed and water regularly. Harvest when fully ripe. The fruit hold well on the plant and are highly ornamental. Citrus Information Pages

60-70 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Lemon Meyer Dwf (3027)
Lemon Meyer Dwf

aka Lemon

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 1m

On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. 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.

Every NZ garden should have a 'Meyer' lemon tree because they are so easy to grow and crop so well. They are however quite a 'sweet' lemon so if you prefer a real sharp acid taste then plant another variety to keep your 'Meyer' company. Citrus Information Pages

60-100 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Lemon Yen Ben (3033)
Lemon Yen Ben

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 3m x 2.5m

Citrus. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy, has few seeds, ripens July-August. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

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170-200 cmHeight range of stock
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60-80 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Lime Tahitian Dwf (3151)
Lime Tahitian Dwf

aka Lime

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 1.5m x 1m

Citrus. A grafted dwarf variety of the popular Tahitian Lime. Aromatic foliage, fragrant flowers and delicious small juicy fruit. Harvest the fruit when green for that really tangy zing. The fruit will turn yellow when fully ripe. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Keep watered in summer. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

60-80 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Limequat Eustis (8140)
Limequat Eustis

aka Limequat

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 2m x 1.5m

Citrus. Not only is this a great decorative plant the fruit which are produced in good quantities can be used for culinary purposes. Glossy green foliage, fragrant white blossom and small yellow fruit with edible skin that are a cross between a Lime and a Kumquat. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

60-80 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Orange Powell Navel Dwf (28554)
Orange Powell Navel Dwf

aka Dwarf Navel Orange

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 2m x 1.5m

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. This is a late maturing Navel Orange, sweet seedless fruit has an excellent flavour and plenty of juice An excellent cropper and very juicy. Reliable and generally considered a good 'doer'. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

60-70 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Pepino El Camino (12047)
Pepino El Camino

aka Sweet cucumber

=Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 100cm x 100cm

The medium to large egg-shape fruit turns yellow with purple stripes when ripe. The pepino has a taste that is similar to a cucumber, cantaloupe, and a honeydew melon. A small vigorous bush that fruits heavily from December until the first frost. Excellent container plant. Self fertile.

Because pepino flesh is sweet and tasty, it provides a welcome addition to many desserts, side dishes, and health-conscious meals. Additionally, it is an interesting addition to many party fruit platters because of its unique, dual colour skin.

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20-30 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Pepino Ruby (12048)
Pepino Ruby

aka Sweet cucumber

=Flower Colour: White/Purple =Habit: Shrub =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 60cm x 60cm

Purple elongated fruit approx 12cm long when mature. The fruit is juicy with a mild flavour and crisp texture. Ideal for container grown. A small vigorous bush, that flowers during spring and summer and fruits heavily from December until the first frost. Perennial. Self fertile. Provisional PVR

Pepino Ruby Tm. Produced and marketed by Tharfield Nursery Ltd in association with Plant

20-30 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Rhubarb Heritage Ruby Red (30305)
Rhubarb Heritage Ruby Red
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

=Habit: Clump =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 40cm x 40cm

A newer variety that has compact growth with highly decorative dense blue-green leaves.Short, thick and juicy stems that are bright ruby redat the base fading to green at the top. Great for jams and crumbles. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Winter dormant in cool areas.

Remember not to eat the leaves.

10-15 cmHeight range of stock
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Picture of Tamarillo Lairds Large Red (7434)
Tamarillo Lairds Large Red

aka Tree Tomato

=Flower Colour: Pink =Habit: Tree Multi Branched LW =Leaves: Semi‑Evergreen, Green =Mature HxW: 3m x 1.5m

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.

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.

15-20 cmHeight range of stock
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