Edibles

Psidium Yellow Strawberry Guava is a dense, evergreen shrub or small tree that combines ornamental appeal with delicious homegrown fruit. Throughout summer and autumn, the tree is covered in masses of delicate white flowers, followed by oval-shaped golden-yellow fruit that ripens from late autumn into winter. The sweet, aromatic fruit has a delightful strawberry-like flavour and is slightly milder and sweeter than the red-fruiting varieties. Enjoy them fresh by cutting the fruit in half and scooping out the juicy pulp and edible seeds, or simply bite through the thin skin and savour the luscious flesh. The fruit is also excellent for making juices, syrups, jams and desserts. Easy to grow and highly productive, Yellow Strawberry Guava is a versatile addition to the home garden. Plant it as a feature tree, grow it in a large container, or use it as an attractive edible hedge or screening plant. 

Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. This species is coast and drought-tolerant and frost resistant to -5C once established.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Diospyros Ichi-ki-Kei-Jiro is a hardy, deciduous Japanese persimmon prized for its abundant crops of large, flattened, four-lobed fruit. This non-astringent variety produces sweet, orange-fleshed fruit that can be enjoyed while still firm like an apple or left to soften for a rich, honeyed flavour. Harvest typically begins from late summer through autumn, with the fruit ready to pick when the calyx starts to curl. In autumn, the glossy green foliage transforms into brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red before falling, adding outstanding seasonal colour to the garden. Self-fertile and easy to grow, 'Ichi-ki-Kei-Jiro' is an excellent choice for home orchards, rewarding gardeners with delicious fruit perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, baking, preserves, cheese platters or drying.

Soil: Rich, fertile soil.
Conditions: Sheltered sunny position. Cold, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 4m

The Santa Rosa Plum is a fantastic choice for the backyard, combining a lovely shade canopy with an abundance of delicious fruit. A prolific bearer, it produces medium-sized plums with wonderfully sweet, juicy red flesh—perfect for eating fresh, stewing, preserving, jams and desserts. Growing to around 3–5m, it makes a productive yet manageable fruit tree, and best of all, Santa Rosa is self-fertile, so you only need one tree to enjoy a bumper crop!

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 2-5m x width 4.5-6m

Citrus limon Eureka Seedless, or Eureka Seedless Lemon, is a productive and attractive evergreen tree that brings both beauty and bounty to the garden. It features glossy, dark green leaves that provide year-round appeal and a striking contrast to the bright yellow fruit. Fragrant white blossoms appear mainly in spring, with additional flushes throughout the year, attracting bees and other pollinators. The medium to large lemons are nearly seedless, juicy, and boast the classic tart flavour prized for culinary use — ideal for cooking, baking, and refreshing drinks. Forming a dense, rounded canopy of lush foliage, Eureka Seedless is an excellent choice as a specimen tree, for home orchards, or in containers on patios. Its combination of ornamental presence and reliable, high-quality fruit makes it a standout addition to any garden.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot.
Conditions: Full sun. Adaptable to most Australian climates. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2-3m

Tasmanian Mountain Pepper is a striking Australian native and a wonderful bush food plant from the cool, temperate rainforests of Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. Growing as a tall evergreen shrub or small tree, it features distinctive reddish branches and smooth, narrow green leaves. Small clusters of creamy flowers appear in September, followed by dark red berries on female plants, which ripen to black around March and April. Both the leaves and berries can be dried and used as a delicious cooking spice, while the milled berries make an excellent native alternative to traditional pepper. The berries are also enjoyed by native bird.

Please note: You’ll need both a female and male plant to produce fruit. 

Soil: Choose a free draining spot and prepare the site with compost and manure, then mulch well after planting to keep the soil moist. 
Conditions: Plant in a sheltered site that is either in dappled shade or receives morning sun. Frost, wind and cold tolerant.
Size: Height 3-5m x width 2-3m. The tree can grow to 10m in native habitats.

Tasty Zee Peach is a large, upright deciduous fruit tree that delivers one of spring’s most spectacular floral displays. In early spring, the branches are covered in masses of pink, white and red blossoms, creating a beautiful ornamental feature before the foliage appears. By autumn, the tree produces medium-sized, juicy peaches with attractive dark red skin highlighted by lighter red and cream undertones, making them excellent for fresh eating and home harvests. Tasty Zee makes a lovely feature tree for lawns, orchards or productive gardens, combining ornamental beauty with reliable fruit production. Annual pruning in winter, after the leaves have dropped, helps maintain shape, encourage new growth and ensure good fruiting in the following season.

Soil: Well-draining, humus-rich soil
Conditions: Full sun. Shelter from strong wind. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5-4m x width 2.5-4m

The Japanese Persimmon is a vigorous, hardy deciduous tree with an upright, spreading habit and excellent ornamental appeal. Large, glossy green leaves provide dense summer shade before turning brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red in autumn. Small, waxy, ivory-coloured flowers appear in spring, followed by deep orange, tomato-shaped fruit. The astringent fruit develops its rich, tangy flavour through autumn and is ready to harvest once the leaves have fallen, and the fruit is fully ripe. The vibrant fruit often remains hanging on the bare branches into winter, creating a striking seasonal display. Perfect for home orchards, Japanese Persimmons are easy to grow and reward gardeners with abundant crops of delicious fruit that can be enjoyed fresh, dried or used in cooking and baking.

Soil: Rich, fertile soil.
Conditions: Sheltered sunny position. Cold, frost and coastal tolerant. Protect from wind.
Size: Height 5m x width 4m