Edibles

Citrus australasica Judy’s Everbearing is a native finger lime that is a prolific cultivar that produces a plentiful crop of fruit. The fruit's skin is a rich, dark green colour while the flesh consists of pearls varying in colour depending on climatic conditions. This cultivar likes similar conditions to the classic finger lime being used like a lemon or lime would. Being grafted, these plants cope with frost much better and will fruit immediately.

Condition: Prefers best in dappled light to full sun. Tolerates frost and dry conditions once established.
Soil: Well-drainage native soil
Size: 5m H 2m W

Syzygium australe Hinterland Gold is a fast-growing, dense lilly pilly with mid-sized glossy green leaves that develop a lovely coppery hue in the new growth. The lilly pilly produces fluffy flowers in the summer months, followed by red-purple berries. Hinterland Gold is a great feature, screen, hedge and topiary plant, and responds well to pruning. Mulch well to cut down weed problems, and feed with a good all-purpose fertiliser in warm months.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 4m x width 1.5m

A large, upright deciduous fruiting tree Prunus persica Tasty Zee (Peach) displays one of springtime's great spectacles. The blossoms are produced in profusion, covering the branches with pink, white, and red flowers. In autumn the tree produces medium-sized, juicy fruit with an attractive dark red skin with light red and cream undertones. The tree has long slender deep green leaves which change colour in autumn.

These lovely small trees make a perfect lawn specimen and will require annual pruning once the foliage has dropped in winter. This frost-tolerant fruit tree is an ideal tree for large gardens, food gardens, or as a feature tree.

It grows best in well-draining, humus-rich soil, in a sunny location that is sheltered from the wind. Grows to a height of 4m with a spread of 4m. It can be maintained at 2.5m x 2.5m.

Introducing Athena's Choice - named after the goddess of wisdom who created the olive tree as a gift to humanity. Athena’s Choice is a cold-resistant evergreen tree with grey-green foliage and bountiful fruit. This variety produces medium-sized fruit with plenty of pulp, making it ideal for both eating and oil. Athena's Choice’s cropping ability, disease resistance, texture and flavour combine to make it an excellent choice for home gardens.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. A cold-resistant variety, Athena's Choice will thrive from the poles to the tropics. Drought-resistant, Athena's Choice can also withstand high summer temperatures.
Size: Height 5m x width 2m

Morus Dwarf Mulberry is a compact, highly productive fruiting tree, perfect for small gardens, courtyards, and pots. It produces delicious, sweet black mulberries in abundance during the warmer months, attracting birds and pollinators. With its dense, bushy habit and low-maintenance nature, this dwarf variety is ideal for backyards or balcony fruit production. It thrives in full sun, is drought-tolerant once established, and is easy to prune to maintain its size.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Conditions: Full sun, drought tolerant once established
Size: 3m H x 2m W

Delight in the exceptional qualities of the 'Nijisseiki' Asian Pear, renowned for its medium greenish-yellow fruit that marries the sweetness and juiciness of a pear with the crispness and shape of an apple. Best enjoyed when allowed to ripen on the tree, the fruit boasts creamy-white flesh that is incredibly juicy and crisp, with excellent keeping qualities. Mild in flavour initially, it develops a tartness near the core, reaching its peak when fully tree-ripened for a refreshing taste experience. 'Nijisseiki' is precocious, bearing fruit early and is well-suited for small to medium gardens. Cross-pollination with varieties like 'Williams' and 'Beurre Bosc' enhances fruit set, ensuring a reliable harvest of premium Asian pears.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil with moderate fertility.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to promote fruiting. Tolerates moderate frosts. Regular watering is essential, particularly during dry spells.
Size: 3-5m H x 2-4m W

Hylocereus x Dragon Fruit - Scotts Purple is a striking, climbing cactus prized for its exotic purple-fleshed fruit and unique appearance. Its fleshy green stems feature spiky edges, creating an architectural display in gardens or pots. Flowering at night, it showcases beautiful, fragrant white blooms, often followed by heavy crops of fruits ripening in summer and autumn. The fruit features red-pink skin with green fins, and purple flesh tasting like a cross between raspberry and watermelon! 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.

Embrace the 'TropicBeauty' Peach, a marvel of fruiting excellence tailored for subtropical climates. This self-fertile peach variety thrives in warm temperate regions, boasting medium-sized fruits adorned with an attractive red blush over a yellow background. The flesh is yellow, melting, and semi-clingstone, offering a firm texture and excellent flavour ideal for low-chill environments. With minimal chilling requirements of just 150 hours, this peach tree bears large, round fruits with very good skin colour. 'TropicBeauty' is a deciduous tree that matures to a height of 2-5 metres and can be pruned to a compact 2 metres, making it suitable for smaller gardens and large pots (35L+). Expect fruiting within 2-3 years after planting, with harvest months in November and December, delivering a bounty of delectable peaches.

Soil: Requires well-drained soil with neutral pH (6.6-7.3).
Conditions: Thrives in full sun (80%-100%) and tolerates moderate frosts.
Size: 2-5m H x 2-4m W