Edibles

The dwarf Red Grapefruit tree is dense and bushy with beautiful glossy leaves and fragrant, creamy-white blossoms. After the flowers, yellow fruit with deep red flesh will appear with a flavour that is sweet while still retaining the familiar grapefruit tang. Similar to blood oranges, the flesh pigmentation colour varies due to climatic conditions. The fruit is highly nutritious, rich in vitamin c, refreshing and excellent for juicing, breakfast and marmalades. Use as a container plant in courtyards, feature tree in Mediterranean-style gardens, espaliered along a sunny wall, or as an ornamental tree.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun position. Protect from strong winds. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Sugar Bubba produces the most exquisite mini mandarins! The attractive small tree produces fragrant white flowers in the spring followed by bright orange mandarins. Mouthwateringly sweet and juicy, easy to peel and seedless, the adorable fruits grow to the size of a ping-pong ball, making this variety an ideal citrus plant for small gardens, courtyards, pots and containers. Features glossy, dark green leaves that provide a vibrant backdrop for the brightly coloured fruit and fragrant blossoms.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tender.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Prunus armeniaca Dwarf Apricot Fireball is a compact, early maturing apricot variety suited to most temperate regions of Australia. Grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, it forms a small, manageable tree ideal for backyards and smaller gardens while still producing full-sized fruit. The apricots are round with deep orange skin and sweet, juicy flesh that easily separates from the stone, making them a classic freestone variety. Harvest typically occurs in late November, providing an early crop of delicious fruit perfect for fresh eating. This self-pollinating apricot will produce fruit on its own but can benefit from cross-pollination with other apricot varieties for heavier yields. With proper care, including regular watering, annual pruning, and feeding during the growing season, the tree can produce abundant crops. The fruit is excellent for preserving, bottling, stewing, or freezing, allowing you to enjoy the harvest well beyond the picking season.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Suitable for temperate regions with 450 hours chilling time.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Elevate your home orchard with the delectable Red Fuji Apple! This exceptional variety entices with its deliciously sweet and aromatic flavour, which reaches perfection when left to hang on the tree. Adorned with a dull pinkish-red blush over a green-yellow background, these apples are as beautiful as they are tasty. The firm, crisp, and juicy cream-colored flesh ensures a satisfying bite every time and boasts excellent keeping qualities. Ideal for home growers, Red Fuji is resistant to apple scab, making it a low-maintenance yet highly rewarding addition to your garden.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant. Requires regular watering, especially during dry spells.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

Inga edulis, commonly known as Ice Cream Bean, is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to South America. It forms a broad and dense spreading canopy with broad, leathery, dark green leaves. The edible long pod fruits have sweet white, translucent, jelly-like pulp that tastes like ice cream - hence the name. The plant is also planted as shade tree in coffee and cacao plantations. The wood, moderately hard and very durable, is used for making packing cases and piles.

Soil: Flourishes in soils of all types within an extended pH range of 4-8. It can handle some waterlogging.
Conditions: Full sun.
Size: Height 20-30m x width 8-10m

Also known as the Calamansi Tree, the Calamondin is a popular citrus tree that produces small, tangy fruits rich in vitamin C. Commonly cultivated in the Philippines, it is cherished for both its ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. Glossy green foliage and fragrant white blossoms make it an attractive addition to gardens, patios, and indoor spaces. The Calamondin typically begins fruiting around three years of age, rewarding growers with abundant crops of bright orange fruit. These fruits can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used in cooking and drinks, adding a refreshing citrus tang. Fry the whole fruit, skin and all, in coconut oil to serve as a fragrant side dish with curry. Calamondin trees are heavy feeders—apply a slow-release fertiliser or Dynamic Lifter up to four times a year to support healthy growth and fruiting. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to maintain shape and size.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun with 6-8 hours of sun per day. Prefers warm temperate climates.
Size: Height 3-6m x width 3-4m

Solanum muricatum ‘Gold’ (Cameron Apple) is a productive shrub that produces small, satin-textured fruit with distinctive purple stripes, varying in colour from golden yellow to apricot. Inside, the pale yellow-green flesh is juicy with a melon-like texture and a delicately sweet flavour reminiscent of honeydew or rockmelon. This variety grows with a naturally sprawling habit, making it an excellent choice for use as a groundcover. For best results and heavier fruiting, ‘Gold’ performs well when trained over a trellis.

Soil: Rich, composted soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Species grown for their fruits prefer warm conditions, and in areas with cool summers, they are greenhouse plants.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

The Red Dragon Fruit is a stunning and versatile climbing cactus, prized for its vivid red skin and vibrant red, sweet flesh. This striking plant not only produces delicious fruit but also adds a tropical touch to any garden. Flowering at night, it showcases beautiful, fragrant white blooms, often followed by heavy crops of fruits ripening in summer and autumn. Its self-pollinating nature ensures that a single plant can yield abundant harvests. Perfect for planting in the ground or as a unique pot specimen.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Ideal for tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates. Protect from frost.
Size: Height 2–3m (with support) x width 1m.