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aka Blackberry

Exceptionally large, deep shiny black fruit that are packed full of flavour. Fruits for a long period but the main crop ripens in early summer. Plant in sun or part shade in nice deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

Blackberries fruit on 2nd year wood. It is usual to cut back the cane that has finished fruiting and then train a 1 year old new cane in preparation for fruiting the following season. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.

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aka Blackberry

This blackberry has an upright habit, no thorns and bumper crops of firm sweet fruit in summer - what more could you want? Someone to make the jam I suppose! Plant in sun or part shade in nice deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

See our How To pages for tips on growing Brambles and Berries. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.

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Blueberry Rabbiteye. An evergreen American cultivar that is suitable for warmer areas of NZ. The medium sized blueberries have an excellent flavour and start to ripen from January onward. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil. Best planted with another Rabbiteye variety. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Blueberry Rabbiteye - this variety not only tastes good it looks good in the garden as well. The berries are small, light blue, have an excellent flavour and ripe around March. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye. 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

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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.

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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.

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aka Boysenberry

A great Boysenberry to grow as it has less thorns and has berries with an outstanding flavour. Grow in a sunny sheltered position and provide horizontal support. Prune in winter and remember Boysenberries are Floricanes and fruit on 2nd year canes . Ripe around January-February. Deciduous.

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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.

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aka Red 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 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 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

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

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 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

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

'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

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 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 Grape Table

A European seedless table grape that has round red fruit with a crisp, firm texture and an excellent sweet flavour. The vine is heavy bearing and the grapes ripen quite early - around about February/March. Happiest in a sunny, sheltered spot in nice free draining loam. Deciduous.

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aka Grape Table

A delicious table Grape that is very popular in Japan mainly as the Grapes are HUGE and very, very sweet. Black-purple in colour, ripe early autumn. Slip skin variety. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Prune in winter after leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Grape Table

This grape is recommended for the home gardener as it is easy to grow and shows good disease resistance. The grapes are reddish-black with a sweet and spicy flavour. Ripe around March-April. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and winter prune only. Deciduous.

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aka Tahitian or Persian Lime

Citrus. Bearss Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Ripens July-August. Evergreen.

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aka Tahitian or Persian Lime

Citrus. Bearrs Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. On Flying Dragon Dwarf Rootstock to keep compact. Evergreen.

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aka Tahitian Lime

Citrus. Aromatic foliage, highly scented flowers and delicious small juicy fruit. What more could you want. Harvest the fruit when green for that really tangy zing. The fruit gradually turns yellow when fully ripe. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Lime

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.

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aka Olive

This Olive is popular for the large fruits that have a delicate mild taste. The Olives stay green rather than the usual black when ripe. The attractive grey/green foliage is slightly twisted. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot. Will fruit best with a companion such as 'Frantoio'. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

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aka Olive

This Olive is a top producing commercial variety that produces heavy reliable crops of excellent sized drupes or fruits. Proven to be one of the best varieties for growing in the North Island. Good for oil production and pickling. Equally just a nice ornamental evergreen tree.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

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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.

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aka Olive

This Olive has large fruit that ripen in early autumn and are perfect for pickling. Quickly forms a nice specimen tree with attractive grey-green foliage. Self-fertile, improve crops by planting with another Olea variety. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees; feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

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aka Olive

Providing both ornamental and fruiting benefits Olea Rakino is a shapely, small, open, tree suitable for both inland and coastal situations. A prolific summer fruiter, its flavoursome fruit is ideal for preserving. Evergreen.

Olives are highly ornamental trees as well as good fruit producers. It is important that your Olive does not dry out when the fruit is developing; feed annually with balanced fertiliser.