Edibles

Orange Cara Cara is a neat compact evergreen fruit tree with lovely rich green foliage which holds its colour all year round. Petite white fragrant blooms appear in mid to late May. Following the blooms, medium-large rounded oranges with thin skin develop. The sweet, juicy, flesh blushes in colouring from deep pink to red. The fruit is seedless and beautifully tender, easy to peel and exquisitely delicious, with rich orange flavours and notes of raspberries and rose petals. They are commonly used for juicing and for snacking on raw, as well as in fruit salads, green salads, desserts, and sauces.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions it will prefer a frost and wind-free position in the garden.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 3-4m

Stella Cherry is a beautiful deciduous fruit tree that produces a stunning display of white spring blossoms, followed by an abundant crop of dark red, juicy cherries. The fruit ripens in early summer—perfect timing for festive desserts like a classic Christmas pavlova. Stella is a self-fertile variety, meaning only one tree is needed to produce a reliable harvest, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and small orchards. Compared with many cherry varieties, it also requires lower chill hours, allowing it to perform well in milder climates such as the NSW South Coast. With its attractive spring flowers, productive fruiting habit, and adaptability to warmer regions, Stella Cherry is both a decorative and rewarding tree for Australian gardens.

Soil: Widely adaptable to a broad range of soil types 
Conditions: Full sun (for larger harvests). Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 2m

Orange Valencia Seedless is a compact evergreen citrus tree prized for its rich green foliage, fragrant white blossoms and delicious juicy fruit. Flowering mainly in spring and late summer, the tree produces masses of petite scented blooms that are often seen alongside ripening oranges, creating an attractive display for many months. The large rounded fruit have thin skin, are virtually seedless and are known for their sweet flavour and excellent juicing qualities. Ideal for backyards, courtyards and large pots, Orange Valencia Seedless is both ornamental and productive. Its neat growth habit makes it easy to manage while still producing generous crops of fruit that can remain on the tree well into summer. This self-pollinating variety only requires one tree to produce fruit.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Protect from strong winds especially during flowering or while fruit is forming.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 3-4m

The Tahitian Lime is a popular small-spreading, evergreen tree with glossy leaves, some thorns, and fragrant creamy-white blossoms. The blossoms are followed by medium-sized, round green fruit with a thin skin and juicy, almost seedless acidic flesh. Fruit production is at its peak in late autumn to early winter in cooler climates. Ideal as a feature tree in a pot for courtyards or decks, or in smaller, Mediterranean-style gardens.

Soil: Soil needs to be well-watered, well-drained, and slightly acidic with no root competition. After planting your tree into the ground, we recommend reducing the foliage by a third. 
Conditions: Sunny position (6-8 direct sunlight). Cold tolerant. Protect from strong winds, especially during flowering or while the fruit is forming.
Size: Height 6m x width 2-4m

Also known as the Calamansi Tree, the Calamondin 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 Calamondin 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. Calamondin 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 1.8-3m x width 1.8-3m

Raspberry Jam Wattle is a native Western Australian wattle species named after the strong aroma of raspberry jam from the cut wood. The wood is dense, beautifully grained, termite resistant and highly prized for furniture making, fence posts and woodworking. Raspberry Jam Wattle flowers heavily in spring, providing an aromatic display of fuzzy golden rods while attracting bees and native birds to the garden. Its seeds are considered nutritional and can be ground into a powder and used as a flavouring in desserts. It makes an ideal windbreak, privacy screen, fauna attractor, ornamental tree and beekeeper’s delight.

Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat, wind, salt and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 5m x width 3m

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

Black currant is a small hardy attractive deciduous shrub that fruits in early summer. The black currant canes will grow vigorously in their first year and then flower and fruit in the second year. Multiple branches produce an abundance of flowers, which are coloured pale yellow, that develop into small dark purple glossy berries. Grow the black currant canes against a wall or a fence, or support with a fence or trellis.
Black currants have a tart taste when eaten raw so are usually used in cooking. The berries are used to make jams, jellies and juices. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil. Dig through plenty of organic matter or well-broken-down animal manure before planting.
Conditions: Best grown in areas with a cold winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. Black currants prefer a full sun position and give shelter from strong hot winds.
Size: Height 1m x width 0.60m