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aka Almond

Nut. This almond is simply stunning in flower and blossoms for a long period. The large, soft shelled almonds are produced prolifically and ripen early. This Almond is self fertile and is a good pollinator for other varieties. Happiest in a sunny position away from harsh wind and frost. Deciduous.

Almonds like well drained soil and will not tolerate a heavy wet soil in winter. Choose the right position and you'll be able to go nuts!

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aka Almond

Nut. I guess the name says it all - a self fertile Almond that is highly recommended for home orchards. Produces heavy crops of soft-shell nuts with a sweet flavour. Suitable for Northern districts as requires less winter chill than other varieties. Plant in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

Almonds blossom in late winter around about August and for this reason it is good to plant them in a sheltered position where the blossom won't get damaged by strong winds or heavy frost. This variety will grow in warmer climates.

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aka Dwarf Almond

Nut. A highly ornamental yet productive dwarf form of the edible almond. Beautiful soft pink spring blossoms followed by medium sized sweet nuts enclosed in soft, well-sealed, fuzzy shells. Self fertile form but would probably do better with a partner. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot. Deciduous.

'Garden Prince' is suitable for container growing. This variety is well suited for dryer northern areas of the country as well as all other regions of NZ.

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aka Almond

Nut. A top producing Almond that has large oval nuts that have a sweet flavour. The tree has a neat upright habit. Almonds do best in a sheltered position that protects the early spring blossom from cold wind and harsh frost. Partially Self fertile. Pollinate with Monovale. Deciduous.

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aka Almond

Nut. For those of you who want to 'grow' a little nuts this Almond is an excellent choice. Regular and reliable bearer of strongly flavored nuts. Good disease resistance and self fertile, a good pollinator for most other varieties. Happiest in a sunny position away from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Almond

Nut. A self-fertile selection that produces large soft shelled nuts. The nuts can be gathered as they drop in autumn or by shaking the tree. Almonds are quite hardy but as they blossom in winter (around August) plant in a sheltered position. Trees usually start producing after 3 years. Deciduous.

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Very high health fruit tree well suited to home gardens. Large, bi-coloured, red streaked on yellow fruit which is sweet, slightly tangy and fragrant. A productive and vigorous tree, shows good disease resistance. Stake while young for support, best suited to free-draining soils.

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aka Apple

Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A modern French Apple which is the result of many years of research. The skin has a strong crimson blush over golden-green, small amount of russeting. Firm flesh, creamy with a mild but delicious flavour. High resistance to disease. PVR.

Apple Information Page Support with a permanent stake to prevent wind rock. Suitable for container growing.

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aka Dwarf Apple

Dwarf modern apple with beautiful bright red skin. The cream flesh has a nice texture and is firm, sweet and juicy; ripens in summer, stores well refrigerated. Grows in tidy pyramidal shape. Grafted on M793 rootstock improving tolerance to clay soils. Shows good disease resistance. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

'Ballarat' is a heritage Apple from Australia dating back to the early 1900's. It bears large apples that are ripe towards the end of April. The fruit are green with a red blush and the cream flesh is lovely and juicy. A great apple for cooking - it stores very well too. Deciduous.

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