Edibles

Illawarra Plum is a beautiful Australian native evergreen tree, also known as Daalgaal, Goongum or Plum Pine. It features dense, glossy dark green foliage, making it an attractive ornamental tree while also producing delicious edible fruit. The distinctive purple-blue fruit ripens on the tree before naturally falling to the ground when ready to harvest. As a dioecious species, separate male and female trees are required for fruit production. For the best pollination and heavier crops, plant several trees together or grow them as an attractive native hedge. The richly flavoured fruit has a unique sweet-tart taste that pairs wonderfully with savoury and sweet dishes alike. It is popular in chilli and garlic condiments, sauces, marinades, preserves, muffins, cheesecakes and fruit compotes, making Illawarra Plum a rewarding choice for both edible and ornamental gardens. 

Soil: Tolerates a range of soil types including sandy soils. 
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Coast, wind and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 8-12m x width 4-7m

Prunus Sugar Plum Dwarf is a popular plum variety producing small elongated, oval fruit with deep red skin and sweet, yellow flesh. Its dwarf size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, pots, or urban spaces, while still delivering a generous harvest. In early spring, the tree produces beautiful white blossoms, adding ornamental value before the fruit develops. The fruit is perfect for stewing, preserving jams, cooking or eating fresh from the tree. The late-blooming Sugar Plum is a semi-clingstone and is considered partially self-fertile. It will benefit from pollinators such as Damson, and Prune Robe de Sergeant. Prune the tree when planting to encourage new growth. Once mature, it will require little pruning.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears.
Conditions: Sunny position. Prefers areas with late frosts or cool, rainy, spring weather.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1-1.5m

Pyrus Beurre Bosc is the quintessential pear that melts in your mouth like sorbet. The pear tree is endowed with beautiful blossoms during spring, followed by glossy leaves in summer, and a bounty of juicy sweet fruit in autumn. Elegant, elongated russet-brown pears with rich, sweet, slightly grainy flesh to enjoy fresh, baked or poached. Always plant more than one variety for cross-pollination. 

Soil: Best suited to well-drained, organic-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost and drought hardy.
Size: Height 6m x width 4m

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

Also known as the Calamondin Tree, the Calamansi 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 Calamansi 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. Calamansi 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

The Harmony™ Columnar Apple is perfect for gardeners wanting to enjoy fresh, homegrown apples in even the smallest spaces. Bred to grow in a naturally upright, narrow form, this compact apple tree is ideal for pots, containers, balconies, courtyards, and narrow garden beds. Harmony™ produces attractive, medium-sized round apples with smooth golden skin and creamy white flesh. The fruit ripens from February to March, delivering crisp, sweet apples that are excellent for fresh eating straight from the tree.  Its slim, columnar growth habit means it takes up very little room, making it a great choice for urban gardens or fence-line planting. For best fruit set, plant with compatible pollinators such as Cumulus, Herald™, or Pompink™. 

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from strong winds and frost while young.
Size: Height 3m x width 0.60m

Citrus sinensis Orange Valencia Seedless Dwarf Grafted is an attractive compact tree. This seedless orange is a bud sport of the Valencia, maturing a little earlier with heavy crops fruiting from September to December. Often it will carry new season blossoms while holding ripening fruits, as they stay well on the tree into summer. This seedless variety is self-pollinating so one tree is all you need. The dwarf rootstock, Flying Dragon, modifies the top growth - making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Warm temperate and sub-tropical climates. Light frost tolerance..
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1m