Edibles

Solanum Muricatum Pepino is a member of the potato family yet it has a delicious subtle flavoured fruit similar to a honeydew or rockmelon. The bush produces clusters of purple and white flowers, which look like those of the potato, at the end of the stems. Pepinos produce very pale green fruit which, as they grow larger and mature, develop purple stripes. At maturity, the fruit is a deep yellow. Perfect for adding to ice cream or fruit salad, as well as a great chutney or sauce. Pepino grows in a sprawling habit and makes an excellent ground cover plant. It tends to fruit better when grown 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

Acca sellowiana Unique Feijoa is a superb self-fertile feijoa, making it the perfect choice if you only have space for one tree. This early-fruiting variety produces medium-sized, smooth-skinned, light-green fruit with soft, juicy flesh and a delicate, refreshing flavour. Grafted for reliability, it begins bearing abundant crops from a young age, with fruit ripening in mid-autumn. From late spring to mid-summer, Unique is adorned with showy red and white flowers, which are not only stunning but also edible. It thrives in coastal and windy environments, and its dense evergreen foliage makes it excellent for hedges, screens, and productive gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; wind and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 2–3 m × Width 2–3 m

Acca sellowiana Feijoa Duffy is a highly productive feijoa variety known for its very pleasant, non-gritty flavour and excellent fruit quality—making it a favourite for both home gardeners and commercial growers. This grafted evergreen shrub or small tree is as beautiful as it is fruitful, featuring ornamental, red and white edible flowers in spring, followed by sweet, aromatic fruit in autumn. With its dense, bushy habit, Duffy is ideal for hedging, screening, or use as a feature plant, offering year-round structure and seasonal interest. The egg-sized fruit is delicious eaten fresh, in smoothies, or used in desserts and preserves.

Soil: Well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; drought and light frost tolerant once established
Size: Height 2–3 m × Width 2–3 m

Fortunella japonica Kumquat is a charming small citrus tree prized for its distinctive fruits, which are oval-shaped, brightly coloured, and uniquely edible whole. The sweet rind contrasts beautifully with the tart, juicy flesh, creating a delicious balance of flavours in every bite. The tree itself features glossy dark green, elliptical leaves and bears clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and summer. These blossoms develop into vibrant orange to golden-yellow fruit that resembles miniature oranges. Kumquats are hardy and adaptable but thrive best with regular watering and feeding during the growing season. Fertilise with a citrus-specific fertiliser for best results. Prune after fruiting to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils with good organic content
Conditions: Full sun.Thrives in subtropical to tropical climates. Drought-tolerant when established.
Size: Height 1.8-2m x width 1-1.5m

The Malus domestica Granny Smith Apple produces a medium to large fruit with a tart-tangy flavour, bright green skin and crisp white flesh. Depending on your tastes, it is arguably one of the best apples for eating, and a good cooking apple because of its ability to retain flavour. The tree is a visual treat with a profusion of pink-white flowers in mid-spring. The blossoms are draped in clusters along the branches and are a magical sight to behold. As a bonus to the sumptuous display, the flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Granny Smith requires another apple variety close by for pollination. Suitable pollinators include Red Delicious, Gala and Pink Lady.

Soil: Grows in a variety of soils, and prefers heavy loams.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant. Cold tolerant to -35C.
Size: Height 3-6m x width 2-5m

Citrus japonica syn. Fortunella 'Nagami' Kumquat is an ideal patio citrus with great foliage, habit and small, bright orange fruit through winter. A beautiful combination of sweet and bitter, Nagami can be eaten whole off the tree. The rind is smooth and sweet - eat the fruit whole or use in preserves, marmalades and liquors. Citrus are well suited to pot culture and it is recommended to use good quality potting mix. Fertilise monthly with a complete, slow-release, pelleted fertiliser all year round. Grafted on Citrange root stock

Soil: Prefers a site with good drainage and moderate moisture through the warmer months.
Conditions: Suits a prominently sunny position. Shelter from strong winds. They prefer a frost-free environment although it will tolerate light frost once established.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Rhubarb - it’s the vegetable that keeps on giving; plant it once and you’ll be harvesting delicious stems for many years to come! Its striking red stems and broad green leaves will make an attractive feature in your vegie garden too. Lift and divide your rhubarb every 4 to 5 years in winter and space out the crowns when you replant them because rhubarb plants will become congested by this time and will produce less stems of poorer quality. Rhubarb is often referred to as the 'pie plant' due to its use in pies but it also lends itself to a wide range of muffins, biscuits, cakes, as well as fancier desserts. Versatile in savory dishes, rhubarb provides a piquant base for marinades and condiments to pair with roasted meats and poultry. It is a highly productive fruit that can be harvested within 6 months.

Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with plenty of organic matter.
Conditions: Rhubarb plants are best grown in full sun or part shade. Choose a location that will receive at least 3 hours of full sun each day.
Size: Height 0.5-1m x width 0.5-1.5m