Edibles

Growing approx 4x4m and beautifully shaped, Profusion Crab Apple makes an excellent small shade tree for small yards as well as a showy feature tree when in flower. As per its name, it has an absolute abundance of pink/red flowers in spring. As the flowers fade and fall, shiny green leaves remain and bring this tree to life. These lovely, oval leaves turn a golden copper in autumn and bright red crab apples take over the show. These little pops of red can be left alone to admire or if you're more adventurous, you can make crab apple jelly/jam with them.

Soil: Tolerates most soil conditions
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Drought, frost and coastal/salt tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 4m.

Red Noonan Peach Dwarf is a very prolific fruiting tree producing medium to large-sized fruit with deep red skin and juicy white flesh. Harvest of this freestone variety is from mid-January to mid-February. They have a delicious flavour suitable for eating fresh or processing into preserves or canning. Red Noonan is self-pollinating but would benefit from another peach to cross-pollinate.

Soil: Well-drained, well-composted soil Water in well, and keep the soil moist until established.
Conditions: Full sun position.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Diploglotis campbellii, or Small-leaved Tamarind, is a compact, dense tree that rewards gardeners with an abundance of large, red-orange fruits packed with delicious, tangy pulp. From November to January, look out for its small, cream-brown flowers, which develop into impressive fruits up to 6 cm across by February to April. As the fruits ripen, their hard, yellow-brown skins split open to reveal the vibrant red flesh inside. A prolific fruiter, this tree can yield many kilograms of fruit per harvest. Its refreshingly tart flavour is wonderfully versatile, lending itself to both sweet and savoury dishes. Popular uses include jams, jellies, sauces, chutneys, spreads, and coulis, and it also pairs beautifully with cheeses and cold meats.
For best growth, apply an organic or slow-release fertiliser in early spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Part shade.
Size: Height 7-10m x width 5-6m

Rainforest Pearl is a cultivar in the Citrus Gems range, grafted to make the plants hardier and tolerant of frost and dry conditions. An evergreen tree with deep green, rounded foliage and thorny stems, Rainforest Pearl displays pale white-pink flowers in summer, followed by aromatic, finger-shaped fruits tinged green-red. Rainforest Pearl will begin to ripen but not fully on the tree. Once picked, leave the fruit for five to ten days to completely ripen. Inside the fruits are filled with small pearls of tangy juice, which have a wonderful texture and flavour and are perfect for seafood, Asian cooking and cocktails. As the tree has a slight weeping habit, it can be pruned to shape. Trees will begin to produce fruit from the second autumn of planting.

Soil: Plant in composted, well-draining soil. Mulch in spring and keep the soil moist in summer.
Conditions: It will do best in a warm, sheltered spot and can do well in dappled shade though will thrive in full sun. Tolerant of frost and dry conditions.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5-2m

Prunus domestica Green Gage Dwarf is a compact European plum renowned for its exceptionally sweet, rich flavour and aromatic, juicy flesh. In mid-spring, the tree produces masses of fragrant white blossoms, followed in late summer by a generous crop of small to medium-sized, round, greenish-yellow plums with amber-yellow, freestone flesh. Highly regarded as one of the finest dessert plums, Green Gage is ideal for eating fresh, or for use in preserves, baking, and desserts. Though self-fertile, it will produce heavier crops when planted with another plum variety. Grafted onto semi-dwarf rootstock, this variety forms a naturally compact tree, perfect for smaller gardens, orchards, or container growing. It responds well to winter pruning, which helps maintain shape and encourages consistent fruiting. A high-chill, mid-season bloomer, Green Gage may tend to bear biannually but rewards with fruit of outstanding quality.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 2-3m

Discover the joy of homegrown apples with the 'Granny Smith' Dwarf Apple tree! This compact beauty boasts medium-sized fruits with a rich green skin adorned with conspicuous lenticels. The crisp, firm flesh has a delightful greenish-white hue and excels in keeping qualities. Whether you enjoy the tart, sprightly flavour fresh from the tree or prefer the sweetness that develops when the fruit is left to hang post-leaf fall, this apple is a versatile culinary gem. It's particularly prized for cooking, where it holds its shape and deepens in flavour, making every pie, tart, and sauce a masterpiece.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Frost-tolerant and can handle mild coastal conditions. Regular watering is recommended, especially during dry spells.
Size: 2-3m H x 2-3m W
Bring a touch of delicious tradition to your garden with the 'Granny Smith' Dwarf Apple and enjoy a bountiful harvest right at your fingertips!

Davidsonia pruriens, commonly known as the Davidson Plum, is a medium-sized rainforest tree native to northern Queensland. It features large, attractive compound leaves and produces clusters of small, deep pink to red flowers, which are followed by striking plum-like fruit. The fruits, though too sour to eat raw, are prized for making jams, sauces, and preserves. One of the tree’s most fascinating characteristics is its cauliflorous habit—the flowers and fruit are borne directly on the trunk, adding strong ornamental appeal. When ripe, the fruit’s flesh turns a rich red and often falls to the ground, remaining largely unbruised and ready for harvest straight from the rainforest floor. An excellent specimen tree for subtropical and tropical gardens, combining decorative foliage and unique fruiting habit with practical culinary value.

Size: Prefers a light, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Conditions: Will thrive in filtered light beneath a taller canopy but also adapts well to full sun in sheltered positions.
Soil: Height 12m x width 6m

A striking North Queensland rainforest tree, Syzygium papyraceum Paperbark Satinash is admired for its glossy green foliage, attractive reddish papery bark, and large, edible purple berries. In the warmer months, it bears delicate pink to mauve brush-like flowers with a subtle citron fragrance, followed by vibrant purple fruit up to 3cm long. The Paperbark Satinash forms a dense, bushy canopy and makes an excellent shade or feature tree in larger gardens, parks, or streetscapes.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Though naturally tropical, it can be grown in cooler climates if given shelter and consistent moisture
Size: Height 15-20m x width 4-6m