Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

The Red Delicious Apple is a popular apple tree known for producing reliable crops of large, bright red fruit with crisp, juicy flesh. The apples feature greenish-white flesh with a crunchy texture and a pleasant, moderately sweet flavour, making them perfect for eating fresh straight from the tree. The fruit is typically medium to large in size with skin that ranges from rich crimson to deep red and is usually ready to harvest in February. For the best fruit quality, annual pruning during winter after the leaves have fallen is recommended. Pruning helps create a stronger branch structure, improves airflow through the canopy, and encourages better fruit production. While Red Delicious will produce fruit on its own, yields improve with cross-pollination. Suitable pollinating varieties include Gala Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Jonathan Apple, Pink Lady Apple, and Fuji Apple planted nearby.

Soil: Prefers humus-rich soil which is well-draining.

Condition: Full sun. Drought, coastal and frost tolerant. 

Size: Height 2-4m x width 2-4m (Can be kept smaller with pruning/shaping)

Anzac Dwarf Peach is a compact, self-pollinating freestone peach tree that has been grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, producing a smaller tree ideal for backyards and small gardens. Despite its reduced size, it still produces full-sized peaches, making it a convenient and rewarding fruit tree for home growers. During summer the tree produces delicious peaches with soft, furry skin that develops a red blush over the rind. The flesh is pale greenish-white, juicy, and separates easily from the stone, typical of freestone varieties. For best results, fertilise the tree when planting and again once new growth appears. Pruning at planting time helps encourage strong new growth and establishes a healthy structure for future fruiting.

Soil: Well-drained and well-worked soil. Keep soil moist until tree is established.
Conditions: Sunny position. Frost-hardy.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m