{"title":"Citrus \u0026 Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery edible tree and bush in the nursery lives here: lemons, limes, oranges and mandarins alongside figs, avocados, mangoes, stone fruit, berries and native bush foods, over 90 fruiting plants in all. Choosing a fruit tree comes down to two questions: what your winter allows, and how much room you can give it. Dwarf grafted citrus stay near 2m in a pot, while a mango or avocado wants 6m of open sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose from an edible range this broad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule plants out before you rule them in. Frost is the first filter: mango and avocado are the tender ones here, while figs, pomegranates and most stone fruit take a cold winter in their stride. Space is the second. A grafted Bowen mango (\u003cem\u003eMangifera indica\u003c\/em\u003e) still reaches about 6m with a 4m spread, a Hass avocado much the same, and neither enjoys a cramped corner. Citrus sits in the flexible middle: full sized trees finish at 3m to 4m, and dwarf grafted forms such as the Cara Cara orange stay close to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed is the last trade-off. Figs and passionfruit crop young, citrus builds to a full harvest over three or four seasons, and mango and avocado reward patience more than haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching fruit trees to your climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical and subtropical gardens almost everything on this page grows, and mango, avocado and the native gardenia (\u003cem\u003eAtractocarpus fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e) do their best work. Warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens around Sydney, Perth and Adelaide suit citrus, figs, pomegranates and avocados. In cooler southern gardens, shop from the frost hardy end: figs, pomegranates and low chill stone fruit such as White Opal peach, with Meyer lemon the most cold tolerant of the common citrus. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003edwarf and full sized citrus trees\u003c\/a\u003e carry climate notes on every product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing that pays off later\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into full sun and free draining soil, in a hole twice the width of the pot and no deeper. Give a full sized citrus such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eureka-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-eureka\"\u003eEureka lemon\u003c\/a\u003e at least 3m clear of paths and fences, because it finishes near 4m tall and 3m wide. Keep figs well away from pipes and paving; the roots are vigorous. Pomegranates make an informal fruiting hedge planted 1.5m apart. Water new trees deeply twice a week through their first summer, and mulch 75mm deep with the mulch kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding, pruning and protecting the crop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus are hungry trees. Feed in late winter and again in late summer, and keep water consistent while fruit is developing, because erratic watering sits behind most fruit drop and split skins. Prune deciduous fruiters in winter; a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-genoa-fig-tree-ficus-carica-black-genoa\"\u003eBlack Genoa fig\u003c\/a\u003e that would otherwise reach 5m is easily held at 3m this way. Net anything ripening if birds work your area, and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003elemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the citrus routine in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. Citrus, figs and most stone fruit here are self fertile, so a single tree crops on its own. Avocados are the exception: they set heavier crops with a second variety of the opposite flowering type nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich fruit trees grow well in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf citrus lead the list. The Imperial mandarin holds at about 2m in a large pot, and compact lemons bred for containers stay smaller again. Use a container of at least 50 litres with good drainage, and feed a little more often than you would in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until the first harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted trees fruit years sooner than anything raised from a pip. Expect a token crop early, then a proper harvest once the tree has a few seasons of growth behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work for fruit trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the orchard range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"native-gardenia-randia-fitzalanii","title":"Native Gardenia - Randia fitzalanii","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eAtractocarpus fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eRandia fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest tree that screens a boundary and perfumes the garden at the same time. It grows to about 5m tall and 3m wide, with large glossy leaves held in layered tiers, and through spring and summer it opens clusters of white flowers scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard. Golden yellow fruit follows in autumn, edible and popular with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few native trees are this strongly scented. One plant near a window fills the space on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense glossy foliage to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered branching makes it a genuine screen, not a tree that lifts and leaves you looking at trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind and high humidity without leaf burn, which rules out most of the competition on a beachside block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow autumn fruit is edible and draws birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The tiers overlap within two to three seasons and the wall stays solid from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds well to trimming and can be held at 2.5m to 3m. Trim after the main flowering flush so you do not remove the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen the layered form is worth showing off, and a mature plant shades a courtyard while keeping its scent within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade both work. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, so Cairns, Brisbane, the Northern Rivers and Sydney all suit it. It is frost tender, and that is the hard limit: cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosting southern gardens will not hold one in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining, the way a rainforest floor behaves. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk. Heavier soil is fine provided water moves through it, so mound on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. It is not a drought plant, and dry spells cost you flowers. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then one trim a year once flowering finishes. It reshoots readily, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in nine sizes, from tube stock and 140mm packs of ten through 200mm packs of six and single 300mm and 400mm pots, up to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value option and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L plants already carry height and tiered branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is moderate to fast in the subtropics and slower in a cooler coastal garden, with flowers within one to two years from a 200mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-fast-growing-screening-trees-for-privacy\"\u003eChoosing a fast screening tree for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the common gardenia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share a family, white flowers and heavy perfume, but this is a coastal Queensland rainforest tree, not a low shrub. It grows to about 5m, where a common gardenia stays around 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender, so in cold southern gardens it is a large pot plant that spends winter under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen, and how long until it closes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. In a subtropical garden with regular water the screen reads as solid in two to three seasons, an extra season in a cooler position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647810175295,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103622975,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103557439,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100275523903,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103590207,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103524671,"sku":null,"price":420.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275556671,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44129451082047,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44728671437119,"sku":"QLD","price":550.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100275589439,"sku":null,"price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48024067506495,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":51637631418687,"sku":"QLD","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Gardenia-Randia-fitzalanii_9b7234e7.png?v=1768454555"},{"product_id":"eureka-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-eureka","title":"Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eureka Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is the lemon most Australian backyards should have. It is nearly thornless, which makes picking and pruning a far better job than the old types, and it crops close to year round rather than in one heavy autumn flush. A tree in open ground reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, while grafted dwarf stock holds nearer 2m, which is why so many end up in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit almost all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A main winter to spring crop plus scattered fruit the rest of the year, so there is usually a lemon on the tree when you want one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly thornless.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can reach into the canopy to pick or prune without gloves and long sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf pollinating.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is all you need, with no second variety and no waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fruits happily in a container, one of the few genuinely productive plants for a balcony, and the fragrant blossom keeps bees busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 500mm or larger with a premium mix rated for citrus. A potted Eureka needs more water and feed than one in the ground, but it crops reliably and can be moved out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the requirement. A north or west facing wall gives reflected warmth that lifts fruit quality noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground allow a 3m circle of clear space and keep lawn out from under the canopy: citrus roots are shallow and lose out to grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Eureka Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, minimum six hours, with shelter from wind. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide are comfortable, and it handles humidity and salt air. Light frost only, though, so in Melbourne, Canberra and cold inland districts grow it in a pot against a warm wall and cover it on frosty nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Citrus will not tolerate waterlogging, so on clay plant on a mound 300mm high. Mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk, because collar rot is the most common killer of backyard citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter, mid spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work only. Remove shoots below the graft, thin crossing branches to open the centre, and shorten whippy growth after the main harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 100L specimens. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit a garden bed or a large pot, and the 100L trees arrive with a formed head, often with fruit already set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season while the roots establish, then a worthwhile crop in year one to two from a 400mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Note for pet owners: citrus foliage and oils are toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eThe full lemon tree care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare every citrus variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for the backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one to two years from a 300mm or 400mm plant, sooner from a 100L tree already carrying fruit. Remove the first small crop so the tree builds roots instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEureka or Meyer, which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEureka gives a true tart lemon with thin skin and plenty of juice, and crops closer to year round. Meyer is sweeter, milder and more cold tolerant. Most cooks want Eureka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is hunger or drainage. Feed three times a year, check water is not sitting around the roots, and pull mulch back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100282503487,"sku":null,"price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106473791,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44207273902399,"sku":"QLD","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44207273935167,"sku":"QLD","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106441023,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100282536255,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100282437951,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48546766618943,"sku":"QLD","price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100282470719,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100282372415,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eureka-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Eureka_68876cb9.png?v=1768454665"},{"product_id":"lemonicious-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-lemonicious","title":"Lemonicious Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Lemonicious'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lemonicious Lemon Tree (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemonicious') is a true dwarf lemon bred for pots, staying around 2m tall by 1.5m wide while producing full sized, juicy fruit. It gives balcony and courtyard gardeners the whole lemon tree experience, perfumed white blossom, glossy foliage and a steady supply of fruit, in a plant that never needs a backyard. In warm climates it flowers and fruits in overlapping waves for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real lemon harvest from a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sized fruit on a compact plant, enough for the kitchen from a single well fed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m it suits balconies, courtyards and narrow beds where a standard lemon would swallow the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom you can smell across the patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white flowers carry classic citrus perfume and keep bees and butterflies busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in most of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives from the tropics through subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat without effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit stays naturally compact, needing only a light tidy after fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural home. Start in a 40cm to 50cm pot with premium potting mix, in your sunniest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, a pot and regular feeding are the whole recipe; the perfume does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground it makes a productive feature by a path or kitchen door, where picking is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lemonicious Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun for real fruit. It handles heat and humidity well and takes light frost only, so in frost prone districts grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter, which is exactly what it was bred for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich. In pots, premium citrus or all purpose mix; in ground, dig through compost and plant slightly proud on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus in pots are hungry and thirsty. Water deeply whenever the top few centimetres dry out, daily in summer heat, and feed with a citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Inconsistent water is the usual cause of fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal: remove any shoots from below the graft, tidy after harvest, and thin heavy fruit set on young trees so branches strengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemonicious ships in 200mm pots in packs of 6, with 140mm packs of 10 and 250mm packs of 3 grown to order at times and shown as backorder; we confirm timing with you before anything ships. The multi-plant packs suit a productive balcony rail, a run of matched pots or splitting an order with neighbours. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Young trees usually flower within their first year with you; let the plant size up before carrying a full crop. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eMore plants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big are the lemons on a dwarf tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull size. Dwarfing affects the tree, not the fruit, so you get normal juicy lemons on a plant a third the size of a standard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many lemons will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, well fed Lemonicious in a large pot commonly carries dozens of fruit a year in warm climates, often with flowers and fruit on the tree at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pots it is nearly always hunger or waterlogging. Feed with citrus fertiliser, check the pot drains freely, and new growth should flush green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus foliage and skin oils are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so position the pot out of reach of determined nibblers. The fruit on your bench is not the issue; the plant itself is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44774546080063,"sku":"QLD","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207397863743,"sku":"QLD","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106506559,"sku":null,"price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemonicious-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Lemonicious_b3d2122e.png?v=1768454690"},{"product_id":"meyer-lemon-tree-citrus-meyeri","title":"Meyer Lemon Tree - Citrus × meyeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meyer Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emeyeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's favourite backyard lemon for good reason: a naturally compact 3m tree that carries thin skinned, sweeter than standard lemons through the cooler months, often flowering and fruiting at the same time. A cross between a lemon and a mandarin, it is the hardiest of the common citrus, cropping happily from Cairns courtyards to frost edged Melbourne gardens, and it thrives in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA gentler lemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meyer fruit is juicier and less acidic than a Eureka, smooth skinned and gold tinted, brilliant for drinks, dressings and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardiest citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold snaps that damage other lemons, which is why it is the default choice for southern and inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and non invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m tall with well behaved roots, safe near paths and easily netted or picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed blossom, then fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waves of scented white flowers keep bees busy and the fruit coming for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 50cm to 60cm container it becomes a productive feature for a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree near the kitchen door, it earns its spot in fruit and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, premium potting mix and regular feeding are the entire recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooler districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Against a warm north facing wall a Meyer crops where no other lemon will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Meyer Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and cool temperate climates; it takes light frost once established, with young trees appreciating a cover on freezing nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost, or premium citrus mix in pots. Plant slightly proud on clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus are hungry: water deeply whenever the topsoil dries, and feed with citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Even moisture prevents fruit drop and skin splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light only: remove shoots below the graft, dead wood and crossing branches after harvest, and thin heavy crops on young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyer lemons are grown to order in tube and 400mm sizes and currently show as backorder: we confirm timing with you before anything is charged or shipped. Tubes are the patient, economical route; 400mm trees arrive close to fruiting age. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect first meaningful fruit within one to two seasons from a 400mm tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a Meyer different from a normal lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParentage. The mandarin in its background makes the fruit sweeter, thinner skinned and less acidic, and the tree smaller and hardier. Purists keep a Eureka for sharpness; households live off the Meyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly through autumn and winter, with flowers and fruit often on the tree together, and scattered fruit almost year round in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my tree dropping small fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome natural shedding of excess fruit is normal. Heavy drop usually means uneven watering or hunger; mulch, water deeply and keep the feeding calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit in your kitchen is fine, but citrus foliage and skin oils are not safe for cats and dogs to chew, so position pots away from determined nibblers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640517558591,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44207446524223,"sku":"QLD","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Meyer-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-x-meyeri.png?v=1742471819"},{"product_id":"kaffir-lime-tree-citrus-hystrix","title":"Kaffir Lime Tree - Citrus hystrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaffir Lime Tree (\u003cem\u003eCitrus hystrix\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as makrut lime, is the citrus you grow for the leaves as much as the fruit. The glossy double lobed leaves are the backbone of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking, and one tree keeps a kitchen supplied all year, fresher than anything sold in a packet. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and stays comfortably smaller in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh kaffir lime leaves lift curries, soups and marinades in a way dried leaves never do, and picking straight from the tree costs nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit with a purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e The knobbly, deeply textured limes carry intense zest that defines authentic curry pastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance from every part.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed leaves, white spring flowers and cut fruit all release that unmistakable citrus perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for anywhere warm.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 2m, and smaller in a container, it fits courtyards and small gardens easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for the garden's pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scented flowers feed bees and butterflies through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the best citrus for container life. A large pot by a sunny door puts the leaves within arm's reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest frame makes it an easy fit for a productive corner, and it earns its space better than a second lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage and sculptural fruit make it handsome enough to plant where it is seen, not hidden down the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kaffir Lime Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cooler climates grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and move it under cover when frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil improved with compost. In pots, use a premium citrus or general potting mix, never garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water steady, especially while flowering and fruiting, and mulch to hold moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Feed little and often through the warm months with a citrus fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvesting leaves is most of the pruning it needs. Beyond that, shape lightly in late winter and remove any shoots from below the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kaffir Lime in 250mm pots as a pack of 3, and as single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm trees. The 300mm size is an established young tree ready to pick from lightly; the 400mm and 500mm trees carry real structure and reach harvest scale sooner. All are hardened, garden ready stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a brief sulk after transport, which is normal for citrus, then steady new growth in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse our full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eExplore all fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tahitian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia-tahitian\"\u003eTahitian Lime, the juicing companion to plant beside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other citrus it is self fertile, so a single tree flowers and fruits on its own. More sun and steady water do far more for your harvest than a second tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I pick leaves all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is evergreen, so leaves are available whenever you cook. Pick individual mature leaves rather than stripping whole stems and the tree will not miss them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or cooler areas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cool temperate climates grow it in a container in the warmest, sunniest spot you have, and shelter it from frost in winter. In the ground it is reliable from warm temperate zones north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 400mm wide and move up to around 500mm as the tree matures. Good drainage holes, premium potting mix and regular feeding matter more than the exact pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283289919,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100283355455,"sku":null,"price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106670399,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106703167,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106637631,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44207648407871,"sku":"QLD","price":651.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100283388223,"sku":null,"price":765.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283191615,"sku":null,"price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283224383,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kaffir-Lime-Tree-Citrus-hystrix.jpg?v=1741857822"},{"product_id":"persian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia","title":"Persian Lime Tree - Citrus latifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersian Lime (\u003cem\u003eCitrus latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as Tahitian lime, is the lime for people who want the fruit without the fuss: seedless, essentially thornless and generous. Grafted trees grow to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide in the ground, comfortably less in a pot, and of all the limes it is the most reliable performer in cooler coastal gardens. Scented white blossom is followed by smooth green fruit through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless fruit, barely a thorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is juicy and seed free, and mature wood carries few if any thorns, just the odd small one on vigorous young shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for early cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e You are not waiting on a seedling. Grafted trees settle quickly and usually offer their first useful fruit within two to three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a container 500mm or wider it stays a compact balcony or courtyard tree you can move to follow the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lime for milder coasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where other limes sulk in cooler coastal gardens, this one keeps cropping, and it takes heat and humidity in its stride as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the citrus for a sunny balcony or courtyard. Give it a pot at least 500mm wide, premium mix and the sunniest spot you have, and remember potted trees need more water and feed than the same tree in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m by 3m it fits a suburban backyard without dominating it. Plant it within reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Persian Lime in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Established trees tolerate light frost only, so protect young plants through their first winters, and in frost prone districts keep it potted and move it under cover when hard frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage first. Work compost through the bed, sit the tree slightly proud of the surrounding level on clay, and mulch generously while keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Limes fruit best with steady moisture. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work. Shape after the main harvest, remove dead or crossing wood, and rub off any shoots from below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Persian Lime in six sizes: 200mm pots in a pack of six, 250mm pots in a pack of three, single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 100L stock. The packs suit planting in numbers; the larger sizes are old enough to carry flower or fruit in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel potted and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while roots settle, then fresh growth in warm weather, covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003elemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding and care advice that applies to all backyard citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lime-trees\"\u003elime tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e for lemons, oranges and companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the backyard orchard with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are grafted trees, most gardeners pick their first useful crop within two to three seasons of planting. Remove some fruit in the first year so the tree puts its energy into roots and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best citrus for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, water and feed more often than in the ground, and expect a tree around 2m rather than 3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost will it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost once established, and young trees should be protected everywhere. In districts with regular hard frosts, grow it in a pot and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100283519295,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207694872895,"sku":"QLD","price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106768703,"sku":null,"price":294.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774534938943,"sku":"QLD","price":255.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283715903,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106735935,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106834239,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100283552063,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100284010815,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100284076351,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100283978047,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140106801471,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100284043583,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100283912511,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283748671,"sku":null,"price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100284109119,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283781439,"sku":null,"price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100283814207,"sku":null,"price":14437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100283846975,"sku":null,"price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Persian-Lime-Tree-Citrus-latifolia.jpg?v=1741857823"},{"product_id":"washington-navel-orange-tree-citrus-sinensis","title":"Washington Navel Orange Tree - Citrus sinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Navel (\u003cem\u003eCitrus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Washington Navel') is the orange most Australian backyards should have. It is the classic sweet, seedless, easy peeling winter orange, on a grafted tree that settles at around 3m to 4m tall and 3m wide, or considerably smaller in a pot. Spring brings heavily perfumed white blossom, and the fruit then hangs on the tree through winter, so you pick as you need rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless and easy to peel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reason this variety has outlasted every fashion in citrus. Fruit that children will actually eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripening from mid winter into early spring, when little else in the garden is producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring blossom carries across a courtyard and brings in bees while it lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe near a path, a paved courtyard or a boundary without worrying about lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grafted navel in a large container is one of the best balcony fruit trees available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 500mm or larger pot with a quality potting mix. Expect a tree of about 2m that still fruits well, provided you water and feed consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 4m between citrus trees so each keeps its own light and airflow. Good airflow is the cheapest pest control you will ever apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing a Washington Navel orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six to eight hours a day, with shelter from strong wind. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of coastal Australia along with the Riverland, Sunraysia, Perth and Adelaide. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frost prone inland districts grow it in a pot against a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic, because citrus will not tolerate wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound at least 300mm high, and keep mulch 100mm clear of the trunk. Collar rot is the most common way a home citrus tree is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through summer, more in a heatwave, and never let it dry out while fruit is swelling. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer, plus trace elements if leaves yellow between the veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove anything shooting from below the graft union, take out dead or crossing wood, and lift the skirt clear of the mulch. Prune after harvest, not before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L trees. Every plant is grafted onto citrus rootstock, so it comes true to type and fruits far sooner than a seedling would. Smaller sizes usually crop in two to three seasons, while the 45L and 100L trees are often bearing already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. A little leaf drop in transit is normal. Water it in well, keep it out of wind for a fortnight, and it will push new growth. 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Self fertile and famously unfussy, it grows about 5m tall and wide and bears twice a year: a light crop in summer, then a heavier harvest through autumn. Few fruit trees succeed across as much of Australia as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo crops a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e An early summer pick on last season's wood, then the main autumn harvest on the new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree does it all.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is self fertile, so there is no pollination puzzle to solve and no second tree required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought and heat tolerant, comfortable in salt air and poor soil, at home everywhere outside the wet tropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade from big foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large lobed leaves build a dense canopy quickly, giving working summer shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A winter prune and a spring feed cover the annual care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space for a 5m spread, and keep the trunk 4 to 5m clear of pipes, paving and pools, because fig roots hunt moisture aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e In leaf it is a dense summer screen. 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Compost the planting hole, then resist heavy feeding: a rich life gives leaves instead of figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply while the tree establishes and while fruit is swelling, because sudden drought at that stage drops the crop. An established tree is genuinely drought tolerant. A modest feed in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare, keeping it low, open and within picking reach. Go gently, since the summer crop forms on last season's wood. Wear gloves and sleeves: the milky sap irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey is sold as 200mm plants in a pack of 6: enough for a productive screen at 3m spacing, an orchard row shared with neighbours, or a mix of garden and potted trees. 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Young figs also establish faster than advanced transplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage pipes or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. Fig roots are vigorous moisture seekers, so keep the tree 4 to 5m from pipes, paving and pools, or grow it in a large pot or root barrier where clearance is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do the figs ripen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light crop comes in summer and the main crop through autumn. A ripe fig softens, droops on its stalk and lifts off easily; picked hard, it will not ripen further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. 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It handles light frost only, so in hard frosting districts keep it in a pot you can move under cover, and protect young trees for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, because citrus roots rot in wet ground. Mound the planting position on clay and improve the backfill with compost. In pots use a quality citrus mix rather than garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, regular watering while fruit is swelling, easing back in cool weather but never letting a potted tree dry right out. Feed a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Yellowing between green veins usually means hungry rather than sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Take out dead or crossing wood after harvest, shorten any stem that spoils the shape, and remove shoots appearing below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: tube stock, and 250mm plants sold in packs of three. Tube stock is inexpensive and the right buy if you can grow the tree on for a few years before a real crop. The 250mm plants are established and much closer to fruiting. Both sizes are currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus travel well but dislike sitting in the dark, so unpack yours the day it lands. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect about a month before new growth. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that do well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa\"\u003eMeiwa Kumquat, the sweeter round fruited type\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a kumquat in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better citrus for it. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, feed twice a year, and expect a tree closer to 1.5m than 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kumquats set fruit on their own, so a single tree in a courtyard will crop without a partner nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most cold tolerant of the citrus, but that means light frost rather than hard frost. In a genuinely cold garden grow it in a container you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44792892064063,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106998079,"sku":null,"price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/download-2026-03-02T160535.715.png?v=1772431548"},{"product_id":"red-fuji-apple-tree-malus-domestica-red-fuji","title":"Red Fuji Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Red Fuji'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fuji Apple Tree (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Fuji') gives you the crisp, honey sweet apple most Australians already buy at the shops, grown at home where it tastes considerably better. Grafted trees settle at around 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot. Pink tinged white blossom covers it in spring, and the leaves colour before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe apple people actually want to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuji is dense, crisp and high in sugar, and it keeps its texture in storage better than most home grown varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted stock holds to about 3.5m by 3m rather than becoming an orchard tree, so it works in a small garden or a half wine barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ornamental seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers flushed pink cover the bare branches in spring, and the foliage colours in autumn after the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can be planted near a fence, a path or a paved area without concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a sunny corner is enough to crop for a household. Give it an open position with air movement rather than tucking it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix, which holds it smaller. Potted trees need more regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, fruit and autumn colour make it genuinely ornamental, so it does not need hiding in a back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Fuji Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, with air movement to keep the foliage dry. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, frost hardy and wind tolerant. It needs a genuinely cold winter to set fruit, so subtropical and tropical gardens give a tree that grows but barely crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, with compost through the backfill. Waterlogged roots are the quickest way to lose an apple tree, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly from flowering to harvest, since inconsistent moisture while fruit is sizing causes splitting and drop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds move, and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Build an open vase shape by removing crossing and inward branches, and take off any growth below the graft union. Thinning young fruit in spring gives fewer but better apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: single 300mm plants, and 250mm plants in packs of three. The pack of three suits a small home orchard, and is worth considering because apples crop far better with company. The 250mm pack is currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuji is not self fertile, so plan on a second, compatible apple variety flowering nearby if you want a proper crop. A neighbouring garden's tree will often do the job. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling season, with the first useful crop in the second or third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eCompare the full apple tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-granny-smith-malus-domestica\"\u003eGranny Smith Apple, a suitable pollinating partner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a decent crop. Fuji needs pollen from a different apple variety flowering at the same time, so plant a partner such as Granny Smith within about 15m, or rely on a tree next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Apples need accumulated winter cold to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool and warm temperate gardens are the range. In the subtropics and tropics the tree survives but crops poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I get apples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the second year and something worth picking by the third, provided a pollinating variety is nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":44208164831551,"sku":"QLD","price":473.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964872519999,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Fuji-Apple-Tree-Malus-domestica-Red-Fuji.jpg?v=1741857829"},{"product_id":"fraser-island-apple-acronychia-imperforata","title":"Fraser Island Apple - Acronychia imperforata","description":"\u003cp\u003eFraser Island Apple (\u003cem\u003eAcronychia imperforata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native screening tree for a coastal block. It grows to about 6m tall and only 3m wide in a home garden, holding glossy dark green foliage from low down, and it takes salt wind, humidity and dry spells without losing that density. Cream summer flowers are followed by pale fruit that birds strip quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 6m of height on a 3m footprint, which screens a two storey neighbour without taking over a suburban back garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and humidity tolerant, so it holds up on exposed foreshore blocks where most screening plants burn off on the windward side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense glossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick leathery leaves on a plant that stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that feeds birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pale fruit that figbirds and honeyeaters work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the canopies knit within two to three seasons while each plant still fills out at the base, which is the difference between a screen and a row of bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a beachfront or estuary block, use a double staggered row at 1.5m to 2m so the planting filters salt wind rather than presenting a wall to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClipped hedging and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes a trim well and holds at 2m to 3m as a formal hedge, or stands alone as a courtyard specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fraser Island Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth, part shade for a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, so the Queensland coast, northern New South Wales, Sydney and coastal Western Australia all suit it. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and cold southern gardens should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy coastal soil is its natural ground, and it is not fussy beyond wanting drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. It is drought tolerant after two seasons. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim twice a year on a hedge. It reshoots from older wood, so an overgrown screen can be brought back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, then 300mm, 400mm, 45L and 100L. For a long boundary the smaller pots are the value choice, young but quick to establish. The 45L and 100L plants arrive already branched with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright, and the thick leathery leaves handle transit better than most. Expect a quiet three to four weeks after planting, then new growth. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare the wider hedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-fast-growing-screening-trees-for-privacy\"\u003eThe best fast growing screening trees for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eBrowse plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eSee other Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the screen any faster and makes watering along the row harder. For a windbreak, use two staggered rows at 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 6m in a home garden, and taller in its natural coastal habitat where it can approach 10m. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m as a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. Young plants are the vulnerable ones, so in a marginal district protect them for the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638992503103,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108931391,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108833087,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100289286463,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108865855,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108898623,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100289220927,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100289122623,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44219746681151,"sku":"QLD","price":338.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48853799960895,"sku":"QLD","price":646.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100289253695,"sku":null,"price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100289155391,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100289188159,"sku":null,"price":2612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fraser-Island-Apple-Acronychia-imperforata.png?v=1766222065"},{"product_id":"black-mulberry-morus-nigra","title":"Black Mulberry - Morus nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Mulberry (\u003cem\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fruit tree people remember from childhood backyards, and it still earns the space. It grows quickly to about 7m tall and 6m wide, casting the kind of deep summer shade you can put a table under, and from late spring it hangs with dark berries too soft to ever reach a supermarket shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit the shops cannot stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe black mulberries collapse in transit, so the sweet, wine dark fruit is reserved for people who grow their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA working shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad 6m canopy cools a lawn or entertaining area while it feeds the household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, from subtropical yards to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to deliver.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower, so the shade and the harvest both arrive sooner than you expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before dropping, a quiet final act after the fruit is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree with room to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open lawn, a back corner or the edge of a chook run where the canopy can spread to its full 6m and dropped fruit feeds the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Be honest about its two habits before you dig: the surface roots are vigorous and the ripe fruit stains, so keep it well away from paving, pipes, pools and the washing line. This is a tree for open ground, not courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe family orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree in a productive garden it anchors everything else, and children strip the low branches every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Mulberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in any subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate or Mediterranean garden. It is frost hardy, so cold winters are no obstacle, and summer heat suits it equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining is ideal, but it forgives most soils. Dig compost through the planting area and mulch a wide circle to get it away fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells; established trees are drought tolerant. Feed with a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds very well to hard winter pruning, which is the secret to keeping it manageable. Prune when fully bare, and it will fruit on the new season's growth without missing a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Mulberry in three forms: 5L pots as an affordable young tree, 200mm pots in a pack of six for a boundary row or a shared order, and 45L advanced trees that bring shade and fruiting age forward. Being deciduous, winter deliveries arrive bare branched, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulberry-trees\"\u003emulberry tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild out the backyard orchard from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the harvest calendar with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the compact alternative in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/weeping-mulberry-a-unique-garden-feature\"\u003eweeping mulberry feature\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mulberries crop young for a fruit tree. Most gardeners are picking useful quantities within a few seasons of planting, with harvests building as the canopy grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It responds very well to hard pruning in winter, so an annual cut while the tree is bare holds it at picking height indefinitely without costing the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots or fruit cause trouble near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. The surface roots are vigorous and the fruit stains whatever it lands on, so keep the tree well clear of paving, pipes, pools and parked cars. In open ground neither habit matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo birds take the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a bird magnet in season. Net the tree if you want the whole crop, or simply plant it knowing the harvest is big enough to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113584447,"sku":null,"price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100303638847,"sku":null,"price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100303540543,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546122297663,"sku":"QLD","price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100303573311,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50478336770367,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Mulberry-Morus-nigra.png?v=1766222219"},{"product_id":"copper-tops-midgen-berry-austromyrtus-copper-tops","title":"Copper Tops Midgen Berry - Austromyrtus 'Copper Tops'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper Tops Midgen Berry (\u003cem\u003eAustromyrtus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Copper Tops') is a low Australian native shrub grown for two things: the coppery bronze flush on every new shoot, and the sweet speckled berries that follow the white spring flowers. It reaches about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, evergreen and neat, so it works as a low hedge, a border or a bush tucker plant in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth, all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush opens copper and settles to green, so the plant carries colour without needing a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries you can actually eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white berries speckled with grey, sweet and slightly spicy, ripening through summer into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1m it fills a border without the annual battle to keep it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the wildlife knows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies take the flowers, birds take the fruit you leave behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant once established and comfortable in humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low hedge. At that spacing it knits into a continuous band about knee to hip height within two seasons, and it takes a light shear without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart through a native bed and let it run together as a soft understorey beneath taller shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, which puts the berries within reach on a balcony or beside a back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Copper Tops Midgen Berry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though the bronze colour is strongest in sun. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, ideally sandy or improved with compost. It grows naturally in coastal sand and heath, so it copes with lean ground, but it will not tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it manages on its own in most seasons. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density. A light trim after fruiting keeps the hedge tight and triggers another copper flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: single tubes, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are the value choice for a long border and catch up within a season or two. The 140mm packs are the practical hedge buy at 60cm spacing, and 200mm plants give you an immediate low mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower, so expect 20 to 30cm a year and two seasons before a hedge line closes. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eSee the full edible and bush food range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare other hedging options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the berries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and mild with a faint spice, closer to a blueberry than anything tart. They ripen from summer into autumn and are best picked and eaten straight off the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Any tighter and the plants shade each other out at the base, which is where a low hedge needs to stay furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and in colder districts it needs a sheltered north facing wall or a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836693082431,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114829631,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114796863,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Copper-Tops-Midgen-Berry-Austromyrtus-Copper-Tops.png?v=1766222234"},{"product_id":"coconut-palm-cocos-nucifera","title":"Coconut Palm - Cocos nucifera","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coconut Palm (\u003cem\u003eCocos nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e) reads instantly as the tropics, and it is worth being straight about where it belongs: this is a plant for far north Australia and nowhere else. In the right climate it reaches around 10m tall with a 6m spread of arching fronds over ten to fifteen years, and it grows quickly for a palm once away. If you garden in Darwin, Broome, Cairns, Townsville or on the Port Douglas coast, this is as authentic as a feature palm gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing else looks like it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean single trunk under a wide crown of long fronds, the silhouette every resort garden imitates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing for a palm.\u003c\/strong\u003e With warmth, water and a decent soil it puts on visible height each year rather than sitting still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the beach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and heat tolerant, and it grows in sand where most feature trees will not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old fronds come off once or twice a year and that is the whole program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt bears fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature palms carry coconuts, which is a real harvest and something to plan around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front line beachside positions are where this palm outperforms almost everything, handling salt spray, sandy soil and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use, and it works because the fronds are large and easy to pick up rather than fine litter that clogs a filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and avenue planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant singly as a focal point, or space them 6m to 8m apart along a driveway so the crowns never touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coconut Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a tropical climate. This palm is frost tender, and cold is not the only limit: it wants consistent warmth and humidity to grow properly. It is not a plant for Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra or Hobart, and subtropical gardens are marginal at best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining sand or sandy loam is ideal, and it is one of the few palms that genuinely thrives in coastal sand. On heavier ground, plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep watering two or three times a week through the first year. Feed three times a year with a palm fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium; yellowing older fronds usually signal a potassium shortfall rather than a watering fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, because the crown feeds the trunk. Falling coconuts are heavy, so keep mature palms clear of paths, seating and play areas, or have the fruit removed annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as a 100L specimen, a substantial palm with an established root system and a developed crown rather than a seedling. That gives immediate height and a far faster start than a small palm, which can take years to build a trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms this size are heavy, and travel strapped and protected. It is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Expect a pause of a month or two while the roots move out, then a new spear from the crown. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eShop salt tolerant coastal plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare poolside planting options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to choosing the right palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a coconut palm in a subtropical or temperate garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, no. It needs year round tropical warmth. In subtropical gardens it survives without ever looking right, and further south it dies. For a similar look, a Foxtail or Bangalow palm is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it produces coconuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a 100L plant, roughly six to eight years on a good tropical site with regular water and feeding. Palms in poor soil or marginal warmth take longer, or never fruit reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the pool or house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 4m from paving, seating and structures. 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In a pot or a sheltered bed it settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide, carrying dense glossy leaves all year. Fragrant white flowers cluster along the stems in spring, then set cherries that ripen to red. Plantation trees run far taller, but a pruned home plant stays at picking height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from your own plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ripe cherry holds two seeds. Pulp, dry and roast them and a mature plant supplies a household's weekend coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white spring flowers carry a jasmine perfume across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the better indoor trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evenly branched, dark and glossy, it reads as a real small tree, not a leafy prop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, warmth and two feeds a year is close to the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e From equatorial highlands, so a muggy Australian summer suits it rather than stressing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural home for it in most of Australia. Start in a 300mm to 400mm pot, step up every second year, and shift it out of frost and wind in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near an east facing window, clear of heating and cooling outlets. Lower light is tolerated, but growth goes leggy and fruiting stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3m canopy fits where a citrus will not. In tropical and subtropical gardens, plant a group 2m apart under taller trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Arabic Coffee Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Harsh all day sun bleaches the leaves. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and inland gardeners should keep it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. Work compost through the bed and mulch 50mm deep, clear of the trunk. In pots, use a premium mix with added compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist but never sodden, watering once the top 3cm has dried. Coffee is hungry: controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer, plus a monthly liquid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to build a bushy frame at picking height, and cut a lanky plant back hard in spring. Leaves and cherries contain caffeine, which is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six and single 300mm pots. The smaller sizes are young and single stemmed, and are the sensible choice if you want several or intend to shape the plant yourself. The 300mm is a season ahead and moves straight into a display pot. Flowering usually begins in year three or four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright for transit and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after potting up, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eWatering and light for indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot and saucer to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003ePlanting ideas for small courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really produce coffee here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate conditions, and under glass elsewhere. Expect first flowers in year three or four, and a few kilograms of roasted coffee a year at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lives happily indoors for years in bright indirect light, though fruiting inside is less reliable. Many growers move it to a sheltered patio for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, direct sun through glass, or a pot that dried out too far between waterings. Move it out of hot light, water more evenly, and group it with other plants to lift humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546261954879,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51625071804735,"sku":"QLD","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44792925159743,"sku":"QLD","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Arabic-Coffee-Plant-Coffea-arabica.jpg?v=1741858198"},{"product_id":"ginger-plant-zingiber-officinale-ginger","title":"Ginger Plant - Zingiber officinale 'Ginger'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGinger (\u003cem\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/em\u003e) is the culinary rhizome you cook with, grown as a clump of upright reed like stems about 1m tall and 60cm wide. One plant in a warm garden will keep a household in fresh ginger, and the rhizomes you dig yourself are milder and juicier than anything sold in a shop. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou harvest it yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift a section of rhizome whenever you need it and leave the rest in the ground to keep growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter than shop bought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home grown ginger is picked young, so the skin is thin, the flesh is tender and the flavour is brighter and less fibrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome as a foliage plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy strappy leaves on upright canes give a tropical look in a bed or a large pot, even before you think about eating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters if the pot is going on a patio the dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, shallow pot at least 400mm across suits it better than a deep one, because the rhizomes run sideways near the surface. Pots also make harvest and winter shelter easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart along a shaded path or in front of taller tropical foliage for a soft green edge through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clump beside a kitchen door is the practical choice, keeping the harvest within reach of the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, thriving on heat and humidity. It is frost tender, so in cooler areas grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover, or lift the rhizomes before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, friable and free draining, with plenty of compost worked through. Heavy wet clay rots the rhizomes. Plant with the rhizome just below the surface and mulch lightly over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently through the growing season from spring to autumn, keeping the soil damp but never waterlogged. Feed with a complete fertiliser every six weeks while it is in active growth. Cut water right back once the foliage yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tops die down over winter, which is normal rather than a problem. Harvest from about eight to ten months after shooting, digging around the edge of the clump and taking what you need. Leave a few rhizomes with growth buds in place and it will shoot again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger is supplied in 200mm pots, sold in packs of six. Each is an established plant with shoots already up, ready to go straight into a bed or a large container. Six plants will fill a productive bed or several pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, plants sent in the cooler months may arrive with little or no top growth while the rhizome is dormant. Plant them anyway and they will shoot as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eTropical garden plants for warm climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I harvest it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly eight to ten months after the shoots appear, usually late autumn as the foliage starts to yellow. You can steal small pieces earlier for a milder, more tender ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, but not year round in the open ground. Grow it in a pot through the warm months and shift it somewhere frost free over winter, or lift the rhizomes and store them dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely in cultivation, and the flowers are insignificant when they do appear. This is a plant grown for the rhizome and the foliage, not the bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44849354637631,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ginger-Plant-Zingiber-officinale-Ginger.jpg?v=1741858407"},{"product_id":"sweet-midgen-berry-austromyrtus-dulcis","title":"Sweet Midgen Berry - Austromyrtus dulcis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Midgen Berry (\u003cem\u003eAustromyrtus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bush tucker plant that would earn its place on looks alone. It is a low spreading heath shrub, about 80cm tall and 1.2m across, with arching growth that flushes pink and bronze before settling to fine grey green. White spring flowers give way to speckled berries that taste of ginger and cinnamon, and you can eat them straight off the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries worth picking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey speckled fruit ripens through summer, sweet with a clear spiced note, and it needs no preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading by habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 1.2m it covers ground and softens edges without ever needing a trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew growth does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and bronze flushes carry colour through the warm months, well outside the flowering window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard coastal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant and content in poor sandy soil, which is where it grows wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusy with wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers, and birds take the berries you leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a dense low cover. Across a wide bed, staggered rows at the same spacing close the gaps faster than a straight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scale suits a path edge or the front row of a native bed, where it holds a soft line rather than a clipped one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed sandy front gardens suit it, and one plant in a 400mm pot spills neatly over the rim on a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Midgen Berry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest crop; light shade thins the fruit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only. Hard frosting inland and cold southern gardens want a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the one real requirement. Sandy, low fertility ground is ideal. On heavy clay, mound the bed and work coarse compost through it, because wet feet over winter is the usual cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring is all it asks, and heavy feeding only gives you soft growth and fewer berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. A light tip prune after fruiting keeps the habit tight and brings on the coloured new growth. Growth is slow, so do not count on reshaping it quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is the sensible buy for a large area, while the 140mm and 200mm plants are already branching and give you a head start on cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and packed. Expect a quiet few weeks, then new growth once the weather warms. It is a slow grower, so allow two to three seasons at 80cm centres for continuous cover, and the first real crop in year two. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible and bush tucker range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcover plants for open beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the berries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, with a clear note of ginger and cinnamon behind it. They ripen white with grey speckling through summer and are eaten fresh from the bush, or cooked into jams and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart, which matches the mature spread of 1.2m and lets plants overlap without crowding. Closer planting wastes stock and makes watering the middle of a bed harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with help. It handles light frost but not repeated hard frosts, so gardeners in the tablelands, cold inland areas and southern districts do better with a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44938191241535,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140125446463,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125479231,"sku":null,"price":241.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Midgen-Berry-Austromyrtus-dulcis.png?v=1766222583"},{"product_id":"small-leaved-tamarind-diploglottis-campbellii","title":"Small Leaved Tamarind - Diploglottis campbellii","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Leaved Tamarind (\u003cem\u003eDiploglottis campbellii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the rarest trees in the country and one of the more rewarding to grow. In a home garden it makes a dense, glossy rainforest canopy at roughly 8m tall and 5m wide, throwing genuine shade within a decade, and it carries tart red fruit that makes excellent jam, sauce and cordial. It is endangered in the wild, so planting one is a small act of conservation as well as a good garden decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible fruit with real flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red fruit is sharply tart, closer to tamarind than to citrus, and it cooks down into jams, sauces and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree that stays manageable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 25m or more in habitat but settles around 8m to 10m in cultivation, so it shades a yard without dominating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, and endangered.\u003c\/strong\u003e A subtropical rainforest species from eastern Australia, now rare in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit and the dense canopy bring native birds in, which is exactly what a suburban block is usually short of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wind and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and comfortable in humid summers, so exposed subtropical blocks suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 5m of clearance from a house, a fence or paving, since the canopy spreads to about 5m. One tree shades an outdoor living area or a lawn corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glossy compound leaves and rusty new growth carry it as a specimen, and cream and green flowers appear before the fruit sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Small Leaved Tamarind in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with young trees preferring some protection while they establish. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter, which mirrors the rainforest floor it comes from. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, because this one does not enjoy drying out. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer supports both growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Remove the lowest branches to lift the canopy over a seating area, and shorten any competing leader while the tree is young. Be patient: it is naturally slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 45L and 100L specimens. The 200mm and 250mm plants are young seedlings, often knee height, and they are the sensible buy if you are planting a group or a shelter belt. The 45L and 100L trees give you height on day one and a shorter wait to shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect slow, steady growth rather than a rush, and several years before the first fruit. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eguide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e for the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 5m wide over many years, well short of the 25m it reaches in rainforest. Allow 5m of clearance from buildings and boundaries and it will not become a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral years from a young seedling, and longer again in cooler parts of its range. Buying a 45L or 100L tree shortens that wait considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It tolerates light frost only and belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. 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It makes a tidy shrub around 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, with white and pink bell flowers in late winter and sweet berries through late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fruits without a cold winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most blueberries need a long chilling period. This one was bred for warm climates, so subtropical and warm temperate gardens crop well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that feeds you.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.2m it is the size of an informal edible hedge, dense enough to define a boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and white bells in late winter, berries into early summer, then warm red autumn foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberries want acidic soil, and a pot is the easiest way to guarantee it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and full of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs. The flowers bring in bees and the fruit brings in birds, so plan on netting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a productive informal hedge. The bushes knit into a row within two to three seasons while each plant keeps the light it needs to set fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider filled with an azalea and camellia mix is the most reliable way to grow blueberries in Australia, since it lets you control the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single bush in a sunny corner gives flowers, fruit and autumn colour from a square metre of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gulf Coast Blueberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest crop, with a little afternoon shade acceptable inland. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy and humidity tolerant, so it handles a Brisbane summer and a Melbourne winter equally well. In the wet tropics the chill requirement is not met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the make or break point. Blueberries need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter, ideally pH 4.5 to 5.5. In neutral or alkaline ground use a pot rather than fighting the soil. Mulch 75mm deep with pine bark, since the roots are shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume. Water deeply two or three times a week through flowering and fruiting. Feed an acid loving fertiliser in early spring, and avoid lime, dolomite and high phosphorus products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it alone for the first two years beyond weak twiggy growth. From year three, prune in winter once the leaves are off, taking out the oldest canes and replacing about a fifth each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown in 140mm pots, sold in packs of ten. Each plant is a young bush, 20cm to 40cm tall with several stems, and a pack of ten runs about 10m of edible hedge at the recommended 1m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so plants ordered between late autumn and early spring arrive as bare or sparsely leaved stems. That is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for a productive fruit garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eCompare fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size for potted fruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second plant for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly. 'Gulf Coast' is self fertile and will crop alone. A second low chill southern highbush variety within a few metres improves berry size and yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in ordinary garden soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if that soil is genuinely acidic and free draining. In neutral or alkaline ground the plant yellows between the veins and declines, so a large pot is more reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light crop in the second year and a worthwhile one from the third. Net the bushes as the berries begin to colour, because birds find them before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44945411768639,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gulf-Coast-Blueberry-Vaccinium-Gulf-Coast.jpg?v=1741858468"},{"product_id":"vitality-blueberry-vaccinium-vitality","title":"Vitality Blueberry - Vaccinium 'Vitality'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitality Blueberry (\u003cem\u003eVaccinium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Vitality') is a low chill selection, which is the detail that matters: it fruits in subtropical and warm temperate gardens where traditional blueberries will not crop. It makes a tidy deciduous shrub of about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, with white bell flowers in spring and berries through the warm months. In a pot on a sunny balcony it is one of the most productive edible plants for a small space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fruits in warm climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low chill breeding means it crops without the long cold winter older varieties demand, opening the plant up to subtropical gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely suited to pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberries need acidic soil, and a container is the easiest way to give them exactly that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, worth knowing for a plant grown at nose height on a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers the bees work.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white bell shaped blooms are a genuine early nectar source, and better pollination means a heavier crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with damper ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e More tolerant of wet feet than most fruiting shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The best option for most gardeners. A pot 400mm or wider filled with acidic or ericaceous mix sidesteps the soil problem entirely, and the shrub is compact and productive enough to earn a spot on a small balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a low edible border, plant about 1m apart. At roughly 1.2m wide the bushes meet into a productive run while staying open enough to pick from both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Vitality blueberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest crop, with a little afternoon shade acceptable in the hottest inland gardens. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is both frost hardy and heat tolerant. Being deciduous, it rests over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e The one thing blueberries are fussy about. They need acidic soil, ideally pH 4.5 to 5.5, and they yellow and stall in neutral or alkaline ground. Work compost and an acidifying amendment through the bed, or use ericaceous mix in a pot. Mulch with pine bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist while berries are swelling, because the root system is shallow and dries out fast in a pot. Use rainwater where you can, since hard tap water pushes the pH up. Feed with a fertiliser for acid loving plants in early spring and after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little in the first two years beyond removing weak or crossing stems. From year three, take out the oldest wood at the base each winter to keep young canes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as a 140mm pack of ten, which suits a row, a shared order between neighbours, or anyone planting a berry patch. They are young established plants rather than advanced bushes, and being deciduous a winter delivery may arrive as bare stems with dormant buds, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a light crop in the first season and a real one from year two. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH for acid loving plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eFind more plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eSee other plants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need more than one plant to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single bush will crop, but blueberries fruit more heavily when several are planted near each other and the flowers are cross pollinated. The pack of ten makes that straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Brisbane or northern New South Wales?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is the point of a low chill selection. It sets fruit without the sustained winter cold older varieties need, so subtropical gardens are well within range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always soil pH. In neutral or alkaline soil a blueberry cannot take up iron, so the leaves yellow while the veins stay green. Acidify the soil or move it into ericaceous mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44945424679231,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Vitality-Blueberry-Vaccinium-Vitality.png?v=1766222599"},{"product_id":"adam-fig-tree-ficus-carica-adam","title":"Adam Fig Tree - Ficus carica 'Adam'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdam Fig Tree (\u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Adam') is a backyard fig sized for a normal suburban block. It settles at about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a courtyard corner or a large pot, and it starts carrying fruit within two or three years. The broad lobed leaves throw real shade over a seat through summer, then drop and let the winter sun back through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit from a tree you can reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.5m you pick most of the crop standing on the ground rather than off a ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spray program, no pollinator partner, one prune a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, drought and frost are all fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant once away, and frost hardy through winter while the branches are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in summer, light in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it cools a north facing patio in January and gets out of the way in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes to pots well.\u003c\/strong\u003e A restricted root run suits figs, and a pot solves both space and root worries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In an open position it forms a low spreading canopy that works as a small shade tree over outdoor seating. Allow about 3m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider keeps it nearer 2m. Container figs need steadier watering, but they crop reliably and the roots stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it 4m to 5m clear of pipes and paving, because fig roots are vigorous and chase moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Adam Fig Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the sweeter the fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. Cold southern districts are no problem, since the tree is leafless when the frosts arrive. In humid subtropical gardens pick an open, airy spot so fruit dries quickly after summer storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Figs cope with ordinary and slightly limey soils but not with wet feet, so mound the planting hole on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then reduce. Steady moisture while the fruit swells stops it splitting. A complete fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Remove crossing wood, shorten the leaders to hold your height, and aim for an open vase. Wear gloves and long sleeves, because the milky sap irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this fig in one size, a 200mm pot sold in packs of six, which suits a small home orchard. Plants arrive as young single stemmed trees, roughly knee high and already branching. If yours turns up in winter it will be bare, and that is normal rather than a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigs establish quickly. Expect strong growth in the first warm season and a light crop in year two or three. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fig-trees\"\u003efig tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eplanting tips for fruit trees season by season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else is worth growing in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the second or third year after planting, then a fuller one each season as the framework builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or block pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFig roots are vigorous, so allow 4m to 5m of clearance from pipes, slabs and paving. If you cannot, grow it in a pot instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An annual winter prune holds it at 2m to 2.5m without costing much fruit, since you are shortening leaders rather than removing the fruiting framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a second tree to pollinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Common figs of this type set fruit on their own, so one tree is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960143868223,"sku":"QLD","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Adam-Fig-Tree-Ficus-carica-Adam.jpg?v=1741858540"},{"product_id":"black-genoa-fig-tree-ficus-carica-black-genoa","title":"Black Genoa Fig Tree - Ficus carica 'Black Genoa'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Genoa Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Genoa') is the fig most Australian home gardeners end up with: self fertile, heavy cropping, and good for two harvests a season. Left alone it spreads to about 5m tall and 4m wide, but a winter prune holds it comfortably at 3m or in a large pot. The fruit is big, purple black outside and deep amber inside, sweet enough that most of it never reaches the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo crops a season.\u003c\/strong\u003e An early summer crop forms on last year's wood, then the main crop follows from late summer into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self fertile, so you need no pollinating partner and no second variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and happy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and frost hardy once established, and untroubled by poor soil. Restricting the roots even curbs leafy growth and pushes the tree towards fruiting, so a container fig is a real crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe home orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single fig near the back door earns its space twice a year and shades a seat in between. Allow room for a 4m spread, or espalier it on a north facing wall, where it ripens earlier, takes up almost no depth and is easy to net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a container of 50L or more with free draining mix. Potting settles any worry about the roots and suits a courtyard or a wide balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Genoa Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and as much heat as you can give it, because heat ripens the fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In cooler gardens use a north facing wall to bank up warmth. Humid summers bring some fruit splitting after heavy rain, a nuisance rather than a disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and only moderately fertile, since rich ground gives a leafy tree and disappointing crops. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk. Steady moisture while the fruit swells prevents splitting and early drop. Feed a potassium rich fertiliser in early spring and again after the first crop, and go easy on nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while dormant, taking out crossing wood and shortening the frame to the height you want. The early crop forms on last season's wood, so a very hard cut trades that first harvest for a bigger main one. The white sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 200mm pots in a pack of six, and advanced 100L stock. The 200mm plants are young, single stemmed and quick to take off, suiting an orchard row or a frame you shape yourself. The 100L trees arrive with a formed trunk and branch structure, and are the ones to choose for fruit in the first or second season. Delivered in the cooler months it will be leafless, normal for a deciduous fig, with leaf within four to six weeks of the weather warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a large pot for a container fig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed before planting a fruit tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eSee other trees for shade and feature planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Black Genoa is self fertile and sets fruit on its own, with no wasp or partner variety required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn advanced 100L tree often fruits in its first or second summer in the ground. A young 200mm plant usually takes two to three years while it builds a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage my paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. Fig roots are vigorous and go looking for water, so allow at least 5m of clearance from drains, pipes, slabs and paths. If you cannot, grow it in a container of 50L or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100366881087,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140130197823,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100366913855,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100366946623,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100366979391,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":50478325170495,"sku":"QLD","price":666.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Genoa-Fig-Tree-Ficus-carica-Black-Genoa.jpg?v=1741858541"},{"product_id":"celest-fig-tree-ficus-carica-celest","title":"Celest Fig Tree - Ficus carica 'Celest'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celest Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Celeste', also sold as Celeste) is a compact, reliable backyard fig carrying small purple brown fruit with unusually sweet, honeyed flesh. It reaches about 5m tall and 3.5m wide, or far less in a container, and it is self fertile, so a single tree crops on its own. For a warm, dry, sunny corner you want producing something, few trees ask for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit worth growing for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small figs with purple brown skin and dense sweet flesh, grown for flavour rather than size. It eats far better fresh than shop bought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self fertile, so there is no second tree to buy and no pollination to arrange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil. Figs crop best when they are not pampered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade, winter light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad lobed leaves make a dense canopy over a seat through the hot months, then drop in winter. A fast grower that reaches a productive size in a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale sculptural branches are worth seeing bare in winter, and the big leaves give a Mediterranean look and proper shade through summer. Allow the full 3.5m spread, and keep the planting hole well back from paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Figs fruit well with restricted roots, so a pot 500mm or wider is a legitimate way to grow one rather than a compromise. It also holds the tree to a manageable 2m to 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Celest fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the hotter and drier the better. This suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy, going dormant through winter. Humid tropical and subtropical summers are not its fit, where wet weather at ripening splits the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything with drainage. It tolerates poor, stony and alkaline ground that defeats a stone fruit. Wet heavy clay is the one real enemy, so mound the planting site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. Steady moisture while fruit is swelling prevents splitting. Go light on nitrogen, because a well fed fig grows leaves at the expense of figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoots and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fig roots are vigorous and will find pipes, paving joints and drains, so plant at least 5m clear of services and hard surfaces or use a container. Prune in winter while dormant to keep the centre open and the tree pickable. Wear gloves: the sap and leaves irritate skin, and pets too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as a 200mm pack of six, which suits an orchard row or a shared order. These are young trees rather than advanced specimens, and being deciduous they may arrive as bare stems with dormant buds if they ship in winter, which is normal and not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the first light crop within two to three years, building steadily from there. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for backyard fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fig-trees\"\u003eCompare the fig tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eSee more edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Celest is self fertile, so a single tree sets a full crop on its own without a pollinating partner nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house and pipes should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 5m from paving, drains, tanks and plumbing. Fig roots are genuinely vigorous and go looking for water, and a container is the safer option on a small block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets, and can I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap and leaves are irritants to skin and to animals, so plant it away from where a dog digs or chews. Winter pruning holds it comfortably at 2.5m to 3m, and a large pot restricts it further while often improving the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960191971647,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Celest-Fig-Tree-Ficus-carica-Celest.jpg?v=1741858541"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-tree-punica-granatum","title":"Pomegranate Tree - Punica granatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pomegranate (\u003cem\u003ePunica granatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few fruit trees that earns its place even in a year you pick nothing. It grows to about 4m tall and 3m wide, flowers in vivid orange red trumpets through the warm months, then holds glossy red fruit as the leaves turn yellow and fall. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and happy in poor soil, it suits gardens from Mediterranean coastal areas to dry inland towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange red flowers in spring and summer, fruit through autumn, then yellow autumn colour before the branches go bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely tolerates dry heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant once established, so it holds up through the sort of summer that stresses most fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it fits a courtyard or a back corner, and it can be held smaller with pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit worth growing yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home grown pomegranates are picked ripe rather than shipped hard, and a mature tree carries a serious crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe home orchard or a single feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is enough for most households, and it looks good enough for an ornamental bed rather than the back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn informal fruiting hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a row for a productive boundary that flowers in summer. It is deciduous, so the row opens up in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, dry and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long hot summers ripen and sweeten the fruit. In the humid tropics the tree grows but fruiting is unreliable, so treat it as ornamental there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing pomegranate in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day is not negotiable for fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy and deciduous it takes a cold winter without trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, including poor and stony ground. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week for the first two summers. After that, keep watering steady while the fruit swells, because an erratic cycle as fruit ripens is the main cause of splitting. A balanced fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the tree is bare. Choose three to five main trunks and remove basal suckers, or let it grow as a multi stemmed shrub. Fruit forms on short spurs on older wood, so avoid shearing the whole canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatience with fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young tree usually flowers before it fruits properly, and it is normal for the first season or two of flowers to drop. Full crops generally arrive from about the third year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranates are supplied in 140mm and 200mm packs, single 400mm pots and 5L stock. The smaller sizes are the value option for a hedge row and establish quickly. The 400mm and 5L plants are a season or more ahead, which suits a single garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the season, plants may arrive bare or thinly leafed, because pomegranates drop their foliage over winter. That is not a fault. They are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a few flowers in the first year or two and a worthwhile crop from around the third year. Full sun, steady water while fruit is swelling and light annual pruning all bring that forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Pomegranates are self fertile, so a single tree will set fruit on its own. Bees still help, so avoid spraying while it is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep one in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm pot or larger with free draining mix in full sun, feed in spring, and prune each winter to keep the framework compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546051322175,"sku":"QLD","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960368787775,"sku":"QLD","price":400.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100368978239,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49618434392383,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546051354943,"sku":"QLD","price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100369011007,"sku":null,"price":783.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pomegranate-Tree-Punica-granatum.png?v=1742472854"},{"product_id":"common-pear-tree-pyrus-communis","title":"Common Pear Tree - Pyrus communis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Common Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its space three times a year: white blossom in spring, real pears to pick in late summer, then warm autumn colour before the branches go bare. A grafted garden pear kept under summer pruning sits at around 5m tall and 3.5m wide, small enough for a suburban block and low enough to pick from a short ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you actually get to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home grown pears are picked firm and ripened indoors, which is why they taste nothing like supermarket fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring blossom, a clean summer canopy, then autumn colour before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear roots are non invasive, so the tree can sit closer to paths and paving than most trees this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, cold hardy and good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, productive in poor soil, and the blossom is heavily worked by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a home orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is a genuine focal point, with blossom and autumn colour doing as much as the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3.5m it throws useful summer shade over a lawn, then lets winter sun through once the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspalier along a fence or wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pears train better than almost any other fruit tree, so a narrow block can carry one flat against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing pears in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours, with shelter from strong spring winds while the blossom is out. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree that needs real winter chill to crop. It performs in Victoria, the southern tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and cooler parts of the south west, and is a poor choice further north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil is ideal, though pears tolerate heavier and poorer ground than most fruit trees. Keep the graft union well above soil level and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers and keep the water up while the fruit swells, since irregular watering makes small hard pears. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter and after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pollination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to build an open vase or central leader, then shorten the long summer shoots to hold the tree near 5m. Most pears crop far better with a second variety flowering nearby, so plant two if you have room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePear trees are sold in 5L, 250mm packs of three, 300mm and 400mm pots. The 5L and 250mm sizes are young grafted trees, often little more than a whip, and the value option if you will shape the tree yourself. The 300mm and 400mm trees arrive with a formed framework and a head start of a year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePears are deciduous, so a tree delivered between late autumn and early spring arrives bare of leaves. That is dormancy, not damage, and the best time to plant. Expect leaves within weeks of the weather warming and first fruit in the third to fifth year. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/espaliered-trees-enhance-aesthetic-and-maximise-space\"\u003eHow to espalier a fruit tree against a wall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare other trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two pear trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. Most varieties crop far more heavily with a second pear flowering at the same time nearby, so plant a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where winters are genuinely cold. Pears need a real chill period to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens work. Warmer ones do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shortening the long summer growth each year holds it at 3m, which makes picking and netting far easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140132163903,"sku":null,"price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965623693631,"sku":"QLD","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47961780093247,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100375367999,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546063249727,"sku":"QLD","price":136.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100375335231,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100375400767,"sku":null,"price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Common-Pear-Tree-Pyrus-communis.jpg?v=1741858586"},{"product_id":"macadamia-nut-tree-macadamia-integrifolia","title":"Macadamia Nut Tree - Macadamia integrifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Macadamia Nut Tree (\u003cem\u003eMacadamia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's only native food crop to become a global commodity, and it is a better garden tree than its reputation suggests. It grows to around 8m tall and 6m or more wide, holding dense evergreen foliage from low down, so it works as a shade tree and a screen while it earns its keep. Cream racemes hang through spring, then the nuts drop in autumn and winter, ready to pick up off the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA crop you actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature tree drops tens of kilograms a year, and they store in the shell for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, not dappled.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense canopy over 6m of spread gives usable shade on a lawn, held through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous to the rainforest margins of eastern Australia, so it is adapted to our conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long spring racemes are a serious nectar source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough leathery leaves cope with a humid summer that marks softer foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main use in a home garden. Site it at least 5m from the house and paving, and allow the full 6m spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a large block or rural entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and edible gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a tall screen on acreage, plant 5m to 6m apart: closer and the trees compete and crop poorly. In a mixed edible garden it belongs at the back, clear of the citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Macadamia Nut Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest crop, with shelter from wind while young. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens along the eastern seaboard and similar coastal climates. It handles light frost only, and young trees are the most vulnerable, so cold inland districts are not a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining and slightly acidic is ideal, and it will not tolerate waterlogging. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep to the drip line, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells, with consistent water through flowering and nut fill. Macadamias are sensitive to high phosphorus, so use a native fertiliser in early spring and after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in the first three years to a single leader, then only to remove dead or crossing wood. Note that macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs, so pick up fallen nuts promptly if you have a dog that scavenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 5L and 400mm sizes, both grafted or selected stock rather than seedlings, which matters: seedlings can take a decade to bear and vary in quality. Expect a young tree of roughly 600mm to 1m. Nut production begins from year four to six and reaches full yield around year ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Stake young trees loosely for the first year in exposed positions, and expect steady growth once the roots move out. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit and nut tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eGrowing and feeding edible trees at home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare shade trees for large gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it produces nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually four to six years for grafted stock, with a small crop first and a meaningful one a couple of seasons later. Full production arrives around year ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single tree will set nuts, but cross pollination between two varieties lifts the yield noticeably. If you have room, plant a second tree about 6m away and expect a better crop from both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not pick from the tree. Mature nuts drop through autumn and winter, so collect them off the ground every week or two, husk them promptly and dry them in the shell before cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100392505663,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100392472895,"sku":null,"price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100392374591,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100392440127,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":45543776256319,"sku":"QLD","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":49546215915839,"sku":"QLD","price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100392538431,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100392341823,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100392276287,"sku":null,"price":602.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100392571199,"sku":null,"price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100392309055,"sku":null,"price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Macadamia-Nut-Tree-Macadamia-integrifolia.jpg?v=1741858674"},{"product_id":"imperial-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata","title":"Imperial Mandarin Tree - Citrus reticulata","description":"\u003cp\u003eImperial Mandarin (\u003cem\u003eCitrus reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Imperial') is the first mandarin off the tree each season and the easiest to eat. Grafted trees reach about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide in the ground, or hold near 2m in a large pot. It is self fertile, so one tree gives a full crop, and fruit colours from around May while other mandarins are still weeks off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit before everything else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia's most popular early season mandarin, picking from about May into July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely easy to peel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The loose skin lifts in one piece and the segments pull apart without a knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self fertile, so there is no pollination partner to find room for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can go near paving, a path or a boundary without causing trouble later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom that feeds bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e White spring flowers carry the classic citrus perfume and draw bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot at least 500mm across and 500mm deep holds a productive tree near 2m for years. Use a premium potting mix and raise the pot on feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground, allow 3m between the trunk and a wall, fence or neighbouring tree so air moves through the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, dry inland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and productive in Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid districts, given water while the fruit is filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Imperial Mandarin in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum, in the warmest spot you have. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts grow it against a north facing wall, or keep it potted and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic. Citrus will not tolerate wet feet, so on heavy clay build a 300mm mound and plant into that. Keep the graft union above soil level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly while establishing and through fruit fill, more often in pots. Uneven watering is the usual cause of split or dropped fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus are hungry, whatever the old care notes said. Apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser three times a year: late winter, early summer and early autumn. Yellowing older leaves means it is overdue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove growth below the graft, take out crossing branches, and shorten long water shoots after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are grafted and supplied in 250mm packs of three, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and in 45L and 100L. The smaller sizes are single leader trees that set their first worthwhile crop in the second or third season. The 45L and 100L trees are already framed up and often carry fruit in their first year with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then a strong flush in spring. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eHow to grow citrus trees in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eCompare fruit trees for home gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Imperial Mandarin fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom about May, several weeks ahead of most mandarins. Warm subtropical gardens colour earliest, and cooler southern gardens run later and hold fruit into July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit properly in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot 500mm or wider. Potted trees dry out and use up nutrients faster, so water more often and feed on schedule rather than waiting for the tree to look hungry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot entirely. Citrus leaves, skin and stems carry essential oils that are mildly toxic to cats and dogs and can cause vomiting or skin irritation. Plant it out of reach of a determined chewer, and pick up dropped fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100392931647,"sku":null,"price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140134981951,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47796848296255,"sku":"QLD","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100392997183,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140135014719,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140135047487,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51629616005439,"sku":"QLD","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51629615677759,"sku":"QLD","price":1203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100393128255,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100393161023,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100392898879,"sku":null,"price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Imperial-Mandarin-Tree-Citrus-reticulata.jpg?v=1741858678"},{"product_id":"sweet-almond-tree-prunus-dulcis","title":"Sweet Almond Tree - Prunus dulcis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sweet Almond (\u003cem\u003ePrunus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the productive tree that earns its keep twice a year: clouds of white and pale pink blossom at the tail of winter, then a crop of homegrown almonds by early autumn. In gardens it settles at about 5m tall and 4.5m wide, a manageable size that casts useful summer shade. If your district has dry spring weather and a proper winter, this is one of the most rewarding edible trees you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom before spring arrives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almonds flower at the end of winter, earlier than the other flowering Prunus, and the display on bare wood is worth the tree on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real crop from a backyard tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, well pollinated almond produces kilos of nuts, and homegrown kernels are a different food from the packet ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on hard rations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil: a genuine tree for hot dry summers and cold winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bees arrive first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter blossom is a vital early feed for bees and pollinators when little else is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 5m it fits a suburban backyard, shady in summer, open to the sun in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and edible planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny open spot over garden or lawn rather than paving, since dropped hulls need raking at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for small blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded deciduous canopy makes it a practical choice where a large shade tree will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it 4m to 5m from other fruit trees so each develops a full canopy in its own sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Almond in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid climates: wine and stone fruit country. It is frost hardy and needs the winter cold to crop properly. The humid subtropics and tropics are not almond country, since damp spring weather spoils both pollination and the developing nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, from sand to loam, including poor soil that would disappoint other fruit trees. Avoid spots that stay wet in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply weekly through the first two summers. After that it is notably drought tolerant, though a monthly soak while nuts are filling improves the crop. Feed with fruit tree fertiliser in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after harvest to keep the centre open and the height pickable. Almonds crop on spurs that produce for years, so avoid hard annual cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell the Sweet Almond as a single 400mm size, a well established young tree with real structure, and stock moves in and out of backorder between growing seasons. If it arrives in winter dormancy, bare branches are exactly as they should be; buds will break with the first warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Stake for the first season, and expect blossom within a year or two and meaningful crops as the tree matures. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season, planting tips and tricks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eExplore all edible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eMore deciduous trees for seasonal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get almonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost almonds set a far heavier crop with a second almond nearby for cross pollination, so plant two if you have room. A neighbour's tree within bee range also works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I pick almonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the first small crops within three to four years. Nuts are ready in late summer to early autumn, when the hulls split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it crop in Brisbane or on the humid coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. Almonds need cold winters and dry spring weather, so in the humid subtropics the tree may grow but the crop will disappoint. Inland and southern gardens are its true home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An annual light prune after harvest holds it near 3.5m to 4m, keeping every branch within reach of a picking hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100403024191,"sku":null,"price":279.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100402991423,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100403122495,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":46926019002687,"sku":"QLD","price":321.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100403056959,"sku":null,"price":1210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100403089727,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Almond-Tree-Prunus-dulcis.jpg?v=1741858768"},{"product_id":"black-walnut-juglans-nigra","title":"Black Walnut - Juglans nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Walnut (\u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large deciduous shade tree for properties with room to give it. In Australian gardens it settles at around 12m tall and 8m wide, with a broad canopy that turns warm yellow before the leaves drop. Mature trees carry edible nuts inside thick green hulls, and this is an acreage tree rather than a suburban courtyard choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep shade, sooner than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast grower in good soil, so a young tree casts useful shade within a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNuts worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kernels are rich and strongly flavoured, and a well grown tree usually starts producing in its second decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage turns clear yellow late in the season, and the bare winter branch structure is handsome in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and comfortable with heat and wind, which suits inland and exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcreage and large gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 10m of clear space around the trunk, because at 8m wide the canopy reaches further than most people expect and the roots spread wider still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over open ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in a paddock or along a back boundary shelters stock and lawn through summer, and asks for no irrigation once it is away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for mixed garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots release juglone, a natural compound that suppresses many other plants. Keep vegetable beds, tomatoes and sensitive shrubs outside the canopy line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Walnut in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open ground. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, where winters are cold enough to give it a proper dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil suits it best, though it copes with heavier ground provided water moves through. Young trees send down a strong taproot, so prepare a generous hole and avoid disturbing the root zone afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper off as the roots go down. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, since heavy feeding pushes soft growth rather than a stronger frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape to a single straight leader in the early years and lift the lower limbs for clearance. Prune in late summer rather than winter, because walnuts bleed sap heavily when cut while dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in a 300mm pot, a 45L and a 100L. The 300mm and 45L trees are young, single stemmed whips with side shoots, and they establish fastest. The 100L is a heavier tree with real trunk calliper for presence on day one. Being deciduous, stock sent through winter arrives bare, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect quiet progress in the first season, then strong extension growth from the second spring, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eOther edible trees and plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eTrees and shrubs with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 10m from buildings, paving and services. The roots travel further than the canopy, so crowding it against a fence or driveway causes problems later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it produces nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually into its second decade. Nut set improves when a second walnut stands within pollination range, so growers after a crop often plant a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs the colder winters of cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean districts. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens it sulks and rarely crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot entirely. Fallen hulls and nuts, particularly once they have gone mouldy on the ground, are hazardous to dogs. Rake beneath the tree through autumn if your dog scavenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":46930181456191,"sku":"QLD","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100403450175,"sku":null,"price":338.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50478387921215,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":50478387953983,"sku":"QLD","price":2011.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100403417407,"sku":null,"price":1210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Walnut-Juglans-nigra.jpg?v=1741858772"},{"product_id":"bowen-mango-tree-bowen-mangifera-indica","title":"Bowen Mango Tree - Bowen Mangifera indica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bowen Mango (\u003cem\u003eMangifera indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bowen'), sold interchangeably as Kensington Pride, is the mango most Australians grew up eating and still the benchmark for flavour. A grafted home garden tree settles at around 6m tall and 4m wide, and is easily held at 3m with annual pruning so the fruit stays within reach. Fruit ripens from late spring through summer, deep orange, fibre free and heavily aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted and self fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted trees carry the true variety and crop years earlier than a seedling from a supermarket stone, and one tree sets fruit on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManageable in a home garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e One prune a year after harvest holds it at a comfortable 3m picking height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and handsome with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and drought tolerant once established, with a dense evergreen canopy that earns its space for eleven months of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe home orchard or backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree produces more fruit than a household can eat. Site it in the warmest, sunniest, most sheltered part of the yard, clear of paths where fallen fruit becomes a nuisance, and allow 4m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm pot or half wine barrel with free draining mix works well, particularly in cooler areas where the tree can move into shelter. Container trees stay smaller and need steadier watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bowen Mango in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with shelter from strong wind at flowering. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool inland and southern gardens need a container that can move under cover, or a very warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the one requirement it will not negotiate, because mangoes hate wet feet. On clay, plant on a mound at least 300mm high with compost worked through, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, then reduce. Ease off through the cool dry months before flowering, because a dry spell triggers a good flower set, then water steadily once fruit has set. Feed a citrus or fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after harvest, never in late winter or spring when the flower buds are forming. Shorten the leaders to hold the height you want and take out crossing branches. An open canopy also handles anthracnose, the black spotting that turns up on flowers and young fruit in humid summers. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are supplied in 5L and 400mm sizes, both grafted, so the graft union sits as a visible swelling low on the trunk. Keep that union well above soil level and never bury it. The 5L is the economical way in; the 400mm is larger and better branched, and will crop a season or so sooner. A strong flush of bronze new growth follows in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003ePlant a tropical garden around it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot large enough for a fruit tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bowen the same thing as Kensington Pride?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The two names refer to the same variety, named after the Queensland town where it was popularised, and it sells under both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to four years from planting for a grafted tree, sometimes sooner on a larger plant. Seedling mangoes can take eight years or more, which is why grafted stock is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerth and other warm mediterranean areas succeed in a sheltered sunny spot. In Melbourne, Adelaide and cooler gardens, grow it in a large pot that shifts under cover for winter and accept lighter crops. Frost is the limiting factor, not latitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":49545989751103,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":50478857814335,"sku":"QLD","price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bowen-Mango-Tree-Bowen-Mangifera-indica.jpg?v=1741858867"},{"product_id":"anna-apple-tree-malus-domestica-anna","title":"Anna Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Anna'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnna Apple (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Anna') is the apple for gardeners who were told their climate was too warm to grow one. It is a low chill variety, so it sets fruit in subtropical and warm temperate gardens where traditional apples never break dormancy properly, and it stays a manageable 3m tall and 2.5m wide. Pink budded white blossom in late winter is followed by crisp, blushed red fruit from early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fruits in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low chill breeding means Brisbane, Perth and Sydney gardens can grow a real apple, not just a blossom tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit ripens from early summer, weeks ahead of standard varieties, and young trees often crop within two to three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tree for a small block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m it fits a suburban back garden or a large pot rather than demanding an orchard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let you plant it near paving or a boundary without worrying about lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom the bees want.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter blossom is real pollinator food before the rest of the garden wakes up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a small feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom in late winter and fruit through summer earn it a front lawn or courtyard position, not just a back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a small garden or edible bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 3m clearance from a wall or fence. A second low chill apple within about 5m lifts the crop noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or wider holds it at around 2m, which suits a courtyard or a rented garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Anna Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum, with air movement to keep the leaves dry. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is both frost hardy and heat tolerant. In cool temperate gardens it crops well, simply later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost. Apples dislike wet roots, so raise the planting on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, and never let a tree carrying fruit go dry, because that causes small apples and early drop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Build an open vase of four or five main limbs, remove crossing growth, and thin heavy fruit clusters in early summer so the rest size up properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is supplied in one size, a 400mm pot, grown to order rather than held in stock, so allow time for it to be prepared before dispatch. A 400mm tree already has a defined framework, usually chest height, and is well past the fragile stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so a tree sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or nearly so. That is normal, not a fault, and the buds break as soon as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eapple tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else you can grow to eat in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for it to fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna sets some fruit on its own, but the crop is markedly better with a second low chill apple flowering at the same time nearby. Standard high chill varieties will not reliably overlap with it in a warm garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow warm a climate can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was bred for low chill conditions and crops in subtropical gardens where other apples simply produce leaves. In the wet tropics humidity becomes the limiting factor rather than chill hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I get apples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect light blossom in the first or second spring and a useful crop from year three, earlier than most apples because this variety fruits young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50438199804223,"sku":"QLD","price":459.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Anna-Apple-Tree-Malus-domestica-Anna.png?v=1766222860"},{"product_id":"curry-tree-murraya-koenigii","title":"Curry Tree - Murraya koenigii","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurry Tree (\u003cem\u003eMurraya koenigii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the source of the curry leaf, and there is no real substitute: dried leaves lose most of what matters, so serious cooks grow their own. It is a fast growing evergreen to about 4m tall and 2m wide, slim enough for a narrow bed, with a citrus scent every time you brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh curry leaves on tap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick a sprig whenever you cook. One established plant produces more than a household can use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely quick grower in warm weather, so a small plant is worth picking from within a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow and upright.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m tall on a 2m footprint, so it fills a side passage where a spreading fruit tree would not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant, and tough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scented foliage and flushes of white flowers for the bees, plus heat, humidity and drought tolerance after the first couple of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe kitchen garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you walk past on the way to the kitchen. Regular picking is what keeps the plant bushy, so convenience directly improves the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for an edible informal screen. It will not clip into a formal hedge, but a row along a boundary gives height, scent and a harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds it at about 1.5m to 2m with regular picking, the standard approach in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing curry tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest leaf production, though it accepts a few hours of shade. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant and it takes light frost only. In cool temperate, tableland and inland frost districts keep it potted against a north facing wall and shift it under cover for the coldest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. It handles ordinary garden soil and even poor ground, but wet feet in winter will kill it. Mound the bed on clay and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then only in dry spells. Because you are harvesting leaves, feed it like a leafy crop: a nitrogen rich organic fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps new growth coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvesting is the pruning. Take whole sprigs rather than single leaves, and tip prune in spring to force branching. Suckers around the base can be removed or left to build a clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten, 165mm pots in packs of six, and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are young single stems, 20cm to 40cm tall, and the value buy for a row. The 165mm and 200mm plants give a usable harvest sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop in transit is normal, and plants shipped in the cooler months may arrive sparse, because that is what this species does in winter below the subtropics. Growth resumes as soon as it warms. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eHow to plan a productive food garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mock-orange-murraya-paniculata\"\u003eMock Orange, the ornamental Murraya for hedging\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eOther fragrant plants worth walking past\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the silver leaved curry plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That one smells like curry powder but is not used in cooking. This is the true curry leaf tree, and the leaves are the part you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh of the ripe black berries is eaten in some regions, but the seed inside is not edible and should be discarded. The leaves are what the plant is grown for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it bushy instead of tall and bare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick from it constantly and tip prune in spring. Harvesting whole sprigs forces branching, while an unharvested tree runs straight up to 4m with the leaf out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546088939839,"sku":"QLD","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"165mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546088972607,"sku":"QLD","price":341.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140138750271,"sku":null,"price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100408070463,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Curry-Tree-Murraya-koenigii.jpg?v=1741858869"},{"product_id":"bacon-avocado-tree-persea-americana-bacon","title":"Bacon Avocado Tree - Persea americana 'Bacon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacon Avocado (\u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bacon') is the avocado for gardens where frost rules out the fashionable varieties. It is the most cold tolerant of the common avocados, growing to about 6m tall and 4m wide, and it doubles as a handsome evergreen shade tree that happens to pay rent in fruit. If you garden in a cooler avocado district, this is the variety to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance that widens the map.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where Hass and its relatives sulk or die back, an established Bacon carries on, bringing home grown avocados to cooler gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe classic partner for Hass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacon is a proven pollinating companion, so planting one near a Hass typically lifts the crop on both trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth green skinned fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is mild, thin skinned and generous, and a single mature tree produces more than most households can eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m with dense evergreen foliage, it earns its position even before the first harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established trees handle heat and dry spells better than their soft reputation suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny, sheltered position with room for the full 6m by 4m canopy, ideally where the shade lands on a sitting area rather than the vegie patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe home orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it upwind of a Hass and the pair will out crop two lonely trees. Allow at least 4m to 5m between avocado trees so both keep full canopies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bacon Avocado in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is frost hardy by avocado standards once established. Young trees are still vulnerable, so protect them from frost for their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the make or break. Avocados will not stand waterlogged soil, so plant into free draining ground, and on clay build a generous mound and plant into the top of it. Mulch deeply, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently while the tree is young and whenever it carries fruit, but always let the surface dry between drinks. Feed little and often through the warm months with a fruit tree fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young trees to build an even frame, then prune after harvest only as needed to keep fruit within picking height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bacon Avocado as an advanced 90L tree, so what arrives is a serious grafted specimen with years of growing already done, and at this size the first worthwhile crops are typically only a season or two away. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. It is a popular variety, so it does cycle onto backorder; ordering secures your place in the next release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, and covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting fruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hass-avocado-tree-persea-americana-hass\"\u003ePair it with a Hass Avocado\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, a lone Bacon will set fruit. But avocados crop far better with a partner of the opposite flower type, and Bacon with Hass is the classic pairing, so plant both if you have the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most cold tolerant of the common avocado varieties, and established trees ride out frosty mornings that would burn a Hass. Young trees still need frost protection for their first couple of winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn advanced 90L grafted tree is well past the juvenile stage, so expect meaningful fruit within a season or two of planting, building each year as the canopy expands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of the avocado tree, including the fruit, skin and leaves, are toxic to dogs, cats and birds. Rake up dropped fruit before pets find it, or site the tree where they do not graze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":50440990523711,"sku":"QLD","price":631.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bacon-Avocado-Tree-Persea-americana-Bacon.jpg?v=1741858870"},{"product_id":"fuerte-avocado-tree-persea-americana-fuerte","title":"Fuerte Avocado Tree - Persea americana 'Fuerte'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuerte Avocado (\u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fuerte') is the classic green skinned avocado, and our advanced 90L grafted trees are the quickest route to picking your own. Left to grow it becomes a spreading evergreen tree about 8m tall and 5m wide, generous enough to double as the backyard shade tree, while pruning after harvest keeps it more compact. Being grafted, it is true to type and comes into fruit years ahead of any seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit worth the space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuerte bears the smooth, thin skinned pear shaped fruit the variety is famous for, with creamy flesh that peels cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA harvest in the cooler months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuerte matures its crop through the cooler months in most districts, when shop prices are at their worst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for a reliable start.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted trees fruit sooner and stay true to the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It builds a dense evergreen canopy quickly, so the fruit tree and the shade tree can be the same tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt home in warm climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humidity tolerant, it suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and orchard planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it room to spread: allow at least 5m clear of buildings, pools and other trees so the canopy develops evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs the backyard shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few shade trees pay rent like an avocado. Plant it for summer shade over lawn or a seating area, never over paving you want clean during fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fuerte Avocado in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun with shelter from strong wind. It tolerates light frost only, so protect young trees through their first couple of winters in frost prone areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e The make or break factor. Avocados demand deep, free draining soil and will not survive waterlogging. On clay, plant into a mound raised 400mm to 600mm and never into a low, wet corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through establishment, flowering and fruit development, letting the surface dry between drinks. Mulch thickly to the drip line, clear of the trunk, and feed little and often through the warm months with a fruit tree fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after harvest to hold the tree at a pickable height and an open shape. Left alone it will push well past 8m, so an annual prune is easier than a rescue cut later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply Fuerte as an advanced grafted tree in a 90L container, currently on backorder, so allow extra lead time before dispatch. A tree of this size arrives with real structure; advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Stake it for its first season while the roots anchor, and expect strong growth from its first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/avocado-trees\"\u003eCompare all our avocado varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hass-avocado-tree-persea-americana-hass\"\u003ePair it with a Hass Avocado for heavier crops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanning fruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, a lone Fuerte will set fruit in most gardens. It carries B type flowers, though, so planting an A type partner such as Hass nearby noticeably improves pollination and crop size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted avocados typically begin cropping within a few years of planting, and an advanced 90L tree has most of that waiting already behind it. Expect light crops first, building year on year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm annual prune after harvest holds it near 8m with fruit in picking reach. It is naturally large and vigorous, so plan for a managed tree, not a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Avocado foliage and fruit are toxic to many animals including dogs and cats, so site the tree away from pet runs and clear fallen fruit promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do avocados hate my clay soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir fine surface roots suffocate in waterlogged ground, and root rot follows. Planting on a generous mound of free draining soil solves it in most backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546129277247,"sku":"QLD","price":631.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fuerte-Avocado-Tree-Persea-americana-Fuerte.jpg?v=1741858871"},{"product_id":"king-thai-mango-tree-mangifera-indica-king-thai","title":"King Thai Mango Tree - Mangifera indica 'King Thai'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKing Thai is the mango to plant if you want fruit off a tree you can still reach. Grafted rather than grown from seed, \u003cem\u003eMangifera indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'King Thai' settles at around 5m tall and 4m wide in a home garden with light pruning, well short of the 15m a plantation tree reaches. It is fast, heat loving and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard scale, not orchard scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m by 4m with annual pruning, so picking and netting stay possible from a ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for a faster crop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grafted tree carries the parent variety and fruits years sooner than a seedling mango.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing and heat proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on real height each warm season and shrugs off the dry heat that stalls other fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade and fruit from one tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The evergreen canopy is dense enough to sit under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 4m of clear space in the sunniest part of the garden, away from paths where fallen fruit becomes a nuisance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half barrel or a pot 500mm and wider holds it to around 2m to 3m. A pot also lets cooler gardens move the tree under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing King Thai mango in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, and a hard frost can kill a young tree outright. In cooler southern gardens grow it in a pot against a north facing wall and accept a lighter crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil is essential. Mangoes will not tolerate wet feet, so plant on a raised mound on clay and work compost through a wide area rather than just the hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, then only in dry spells. Hold back on water while the tree is flowering, because a wet flowering period is the usual reason a crop fails. Feed a fruit tree fertiliser after harvest and again in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after picking, taking the leaders back to keep the tree at a height you can manage. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves and long sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mango is grown in a 5L pot, which is a young grafted tree roughly knee to waist high with a visible graft union near the base. Keep that union above soil level when you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some leaf bronzing after transit is normal. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/mango-tree-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete mango tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mango-trees\"\u003eCompare the full mango range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grafted 5L tree usually sets its first fruit in the second or third year, and reaches a proper crop by year four. Removing the first season of flowers helps the tree build a frame before it carries weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with strong drainage, expect a mature height of 2m to 3m, and repot or root prune every three years. Potted trees dry out fast in summer and need watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender at any age and young trees are the most vulnerable. Cool temperate gardens should treat it as a container plant that overwinters under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another mango to pollinate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, mangoes are self fertile. Insects do the work, so warm dry weather at flowering matters far more than having a second tree nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546136682815,"sku":"QLD","price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/King-Thai-Mango-Tree-Mangifera-indica-King-Thai.jpg?v=1742473118"},{"product_id":"hass-avocado-tree-persea-americana-hass","title":"Hass Avocado Tree - Persea americana 'Hass'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHass Avocado (\u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hass') is the variety behind the avocado most Australians eat, and it grows well at home in the right climate. Kept pruned to about 6m tall and 4.5m wide, it is a handsome evergreen. Because our trees are grafted, fruit arrives years sooner than from a seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fruit everyone wants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, nutty, creamy fleshed Hass, picked from the backyard instead of priced by the each at the shops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit within a few years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crops start early for a fruit tree and build as the canopy grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA working shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense evergreen canopy earns its space before the first harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that feed the bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small green flowers in season keep pollinators busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe backyard orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the sunniest spot you have with room for a 4.5m spread, clear of paving and washing lines; a fruiting canopy drops the odd avocado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where a garden has room for only one big evergreen, an avocado repays the space twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hass Avocado in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a subtropical, warm temperate or Mediterranean garden. Established trees take light frost only, so protect young trees for their first two or three winters and skip this variety in cold inland districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the make or break factor. Avocados need deep, free draining soil; waterlogged roots kill more home trees than anything else. On clay, plant into a mound raised 300mm to 400mm above grade, never in a hollow where water sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady moisture through flowering and fruit set, but never soggy. Mulch 75mm to 100mm deep to protect the shallow feeder roots, clear of the trunk. Feed with a fruit tree fertiliser in spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young trees to build a bushy frame, then prune after harvest to hold it at a height you can pick. About 6m is a practical ceiling; left alone it goes well past that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Hass as a young grafted tree in a 5L pot, the size that establishes fastest and travels best. Stake it for the first season while the roots take hold. Plant in spring or early autumn and expect a quiet first month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/avocado-trees\"\u003eCompare all our avocado varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shepard-avocado-tree-persea-americana-shepard\"\u003eShepard Avocado, the classic pollination partner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly. Hass is an A type variety and a lone tree in a warm garden still sets usable fruit, though crops improve with a B type partner such as Shepard nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I pick an avocado?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted trees like ours typically fruit within three to five years of planting. The first crops are light; a tree hits its stride once the canopy has some size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Avocado leaves and fruit are toxic to dogs, cats, horses and birds, so keep dropped fruit picked up and site the tree away from stock. It is a tree for households that can manage that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I pick the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocados do not ripen on the tree. Pick when the fruit is full sized and the skin dulls, then ripen indoors for several days. Fruit holds on the tree for weeks, which spreads the harvest out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":49546137108799,"sku":"QLD","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hass-Avocado-Tree-Persea-americana-Hass.jpg?v=1741858872"},{"product_id":"shepard-avocado-tree-persea-americana-shepard","title":"Shepard Avocado Tree - Persea americana 'Shepard'","description":"\u003cp\u003eShepard Avocado (\u003cem\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shepard') is the early season avocado for warm climate gardens, ripening its crop from February to April. It grows into an upright tree about 6m tall and 3.5m wide, so it earns its place twice over: a genuine shade canopy above, smooth green skinned fruit below. The flesh has a habit cooks appreciate, staying pale and fresh rather than browning when cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly fruit when it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shepard ripens from February to April, at the start of the avocado season, so the wait between crops feels shorter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that behaves in the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The green skin stays green when ripe, and the cut flesh resists browning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrops on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shepard is a B type avocado that sets fruit as a single tree, though an A type such as Hass nearby will lift the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade with a return.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright to about 6m tall and 3.5m wide, it gives real summer shade for the space of one tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the warm half of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e At home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and untroubled by heat or humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny, sheltered position with room for a 3.5m spread. The glossy evergreen canopy looks good all year, not just at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted on the western side of a lawn or seating area it throws useful afternoon shade within a few seasons, while the fruit ripens conveniently overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shepard Avocado in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter from strong wind. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It tolerates light frost only, so plant in spring, avoid frost hollows and cover young trees on cold nights for their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage decides success with avocados: the roots will not tolerate waterlogging, so plant on a mound of compost improved soil, especially over clay. Mulch generously and leave the surface roots undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the moisture even through the warm months; deep, regular watering beats frequent splashes. Feed with a fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and mid summer once the tree is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed beyond shaping a young tree. Trim after harvest if you want to hold the canopy at picking height rather than letting it run to its full 6m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Shepard Avocado as a grafted 5L tree, young enough to transplant smoothly. A few dropped leaves after transit are normal, not a fault. Grafted trees typically begin cropping within 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanning fruit trees for harvests in every season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/washington-navel-orange-tree-citrus-sinensis\"\u003eWashington Navel Orange, a winter cropping companion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second avocado tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, Shepard sets fruit on its own. If you have room, an A type such as Hass nearby will improve the set on both trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when the fruit is ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skin stays green when ripe, so go by size and season rather than colour. From February, pick a full sized fruit and let it soften indoors for several days; when it yields to gentle pressure it is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Avocado leaves, bark, skin and seed are toxic to dogs, cats and most other animals, so this is not the tree for a yard where pets chew plants or scavenge dropped fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 6m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An annual prune after harvest holds it near 4m without costing much fruit, and a smaller canopy is easier to pick and net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or cooler areas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only. In cool temperate districts it needs a sheltered, frost free microclimate, and results are far more reliable from the subtropics north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":49546152444223,"sku":"QLD","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Shepard-Avocado-Tree-Persea-americana-Shepard.jpg?v=1741858873"},{"product_id":"kensington-pride-mango-tree-mangifera-indica-kensington-pride","title":"Kensington Pride Mango Tree - Mangifera indica 'Kensington Pride'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKensington Pride (\u003cem\u003eMangifera indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kensington Pride') is the mango most Australians picture when they think of the fruit: deep golden flesh, very little fibre, and the flavour the Bowen mango reputation was built on. In a garden it makes a broad shade tree to about 7m tall and 5m wide, though annual pruning holds it at 3m to 4m so the crop stays in reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe benchmark Australian mango.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, aromatic, low fibre flesh that eats cleanly rather than stringing on the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young tree builds framework quickly, so you are not looking at a stick for five years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade and fruit from one tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A canopy near 5m across throws proper shade over a lawn or seating area, and it holds its leaves year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrunes to picking height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Held at 3m to 4m it stays easy to net and harvest from the ground, and the cream flower panicles bring bees and butterflies in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm gardens in full sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts. It wants all day sun and shelter from wind, particularly while flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the full 5m spread and set the trunk at least 4m from fences and paving, or you will be fighting the canopy in ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a productive garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Underplanted with lower growing tropical fruit, it anchors the warm end of a backyard orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kensington Pride mango in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a warm, sheltered aspect. This is a frost tender tree damaged by even light frost, so cool temperate and frosty inland gardens are not the place for it. In a marginal warm temperate garden, plant against a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining. Mangoes will not tolerate waterlogged roots, so on clay build a mound 400mm high and 1.5m across and plant into that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers. Once established it is drought tolerant, but water consistently while the fruit fills. Easing back through late autumn helps trigger flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and prune.\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete fruit tree fertiliser after harvest and again in spring, going light on nitrogen near flowering or you get leaves instead of fruit. Prune straight after harvest, taking the leader back to hold height and opening the centre to light. Wear gloves, because mango sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in a 5L pot: a young tree with a single main stem and the start of a branch framework, at the size that transplants most reliably. Fruit generally follows within three to five years, and the first crop or two will be light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plant in spring or early summer where you can, allow a few quiet weeks, then expect a strong flush of new leaf. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mango-trees\"\u003eCompare mango varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing soil and drainage before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants to grow alongside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to five years from planting a tree this size, given a warm position and consistent care. Expect a small first crop, then a real increase each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Mangoes are self fertile, so a single tree sets fruit on its own. Insects do the work, which is why spraying insecticide during flowering can cost you the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pruned each year after harvest it holds at 3m to 4m, which makes netting and picking far easier. Left alone it reaches about 7m with a 5m spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender and needs sustained warmth to set fruit reliably, so cold districts are a poor bet. In a mild coastal warm temperate garden it can work in a sheltered sunny spot, with a lighter crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100408529215,"sku":null,"price":505.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546154443071,"sku":"QLD","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kensington-Pride-Mango-Tree-Mangifera-indica-Kensington-Pride.jpg?v=1741858873"},{"product_id":"chocolate-persimmon-tree-black-sapote-tahiti-diospyros-nigra","title":"Chocolate Persimmon Tree - Black Sapote Tahiti Diospyros nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros nigra\u003c\/em\u003e), sold in most of Australia as black sapote, is an evergreen fruit tree that settles at around 7m tall and 5m wide in a garden. The fruit ripens to a soft dark pulp eaten with a spoon, with a mild sweetness and a smooth texture quite unlike a common persimmon. It is heat and humidity proof, low maintenance, and broad enough to earn its keep as a shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit worth planting a tree for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe flesh is dark, smooth and lightly sweet, good fresh with lime juice or in desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade and a crop from one tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glossy canopy spreads about 5m, so it shades a yard while it fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet season downpours, sticky coastal summers and hot inland days all suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no spray program to follow and no annual pruning routine to keep up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard fruiting tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 5m of clear width in full sun, away from paving where dropped fruit would stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense evergreen canopy holds all year, so it covers a lawn or patio in tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large glossy leaves and a strong upright shape give it a tropical look even out of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chocolate Persimmon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a warm, sheltered spot. This is a tropical and subtropical tree only: coastal Queensland and northern New South Wales suit it well. It is frost tender, and young trees are damaged by even light frost, so cool and cold gardens are not viable in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost before planting. It will not tolerate waterlogged ground, so mound the planting position on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and whenever fruit is swelling. Feed a citrus and fruit tree fertiliser three times through the warm months, and taper off in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional, but it responds well. Tip prune the leaders once the tree passes 3m to hold it near 4m for easy picking, and thin any crossing branches after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in a single size, a 5L pot, so what arrives is a young tree of roughly knee to waist height with a well developed root system rather than an instant canopy. Young stock settles into warm ground faster than advanced stock and catches up within a couple of seasons. Fruiting starts once the tree has real size behind it, usually several years after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for backyard fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really taste like chocolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot literally, though the resemblance is fair. Ripe pulp is dark brown, soft and mildly sweet, closer to chocolate mousse in texture than in flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably in the ground. It is frost tender and wants consistent warmth, so south of the northern New South Wales coast the honest answer is a large pot in a sheltered courtyard, moved under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when the fruit is ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick when the skin dulls from glossy green to olive, then ripen indoors until very soft. Eaten firm it is astringent and unpleasant, which is where most first crops go wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It takes pruning well, and tipping the leaders from an early age holds it around 4m without hurting the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546210279743,"sku":"QLD","price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chocolate-Persimmon-Tree-Black-Sapote-Tahiti-Diospyros-nigra.jpg?v=1741858875"},{"product_id":"white-genoa-fig-ficus-carica-white-genoa","title":"White Genoa Fig - Ficus carica 'White Genoa'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Genoa Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Genoa') is a fig sized for a real backyard, about 4m tall and 4m wide, bearing fruit within a few seasons of planting. Frost hardy at one end of its range and heat tolerant at the other, it suits most Australian gardens. One quirk: you never see it flower, because fig flowers sit inside the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong growth means a young tree builds a picking framework quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tree you can pick from.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 4m by 4m it stays within ladder reach, and pruning holds it lower again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and dry country tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, and salt tolerant enough for a coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container keeps the vigorous roots where you want them and holds the tree at picking height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad lobed leaves give a Mediterranean look through summer, and the pale twisting branches carry the garden through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix. This is the best way to grow it in a courtyard, and it keeps the roots contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the full 4m of width. The roots are vigorous and water seeking, so keep the tree well clear of pipes, drains and paving despite the modest canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Genoa Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in the warmest spot you have. Warm temperate, Mediterranean, cool temperate and subtropical gardens all suit it, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters while dormant. Constant tropical humidity is not its territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil matters more than fertility. Work compost through a wide planting area, mound the bed on heavy clay, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first summer, and keep the water up while fruit is swelling even on an established tree, since a dry spell then costs fruit size. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, and go easy on nitrogen, which builds leaf instead of figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the tree is bare. Take out crossing and inward growing branches to open the centre, and shorten the leaders to hold it at picking height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fig is sold in one size, a 200mm pot in packs of six. Each plant is young and lightly branched rather than a formed tree, so the pack suits an orchard row, a shared order with neighbours, or a couple of trees for pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so plants sent over winter may arrive bare stemmed and looking lifeless. That is normal, and they shoot as the soil warms. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete fig and ficus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fig-trees\"\u003eCompare the full fig tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants for the backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better fruit trees for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide, water more often than you would in the ground, and expect it to settle nearer 2m than 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be. Fig roots are vigorous and water seeking, so this is not a tree for planting beside drains, water pipes or paving. A pot or an open lawn position solves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves turn yellow and fall through late autumn, leaving a bare tree until spring. That dormancy is what lets a fig cope with frost in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until the first crop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a 200mm plant, expect a light crop within two to three seasons and useful pickings after that. Full sun, steady water and a light winter prune bring it on faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50439031095615,"sku":"QLD","price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Genoa-Fig-Ficus-carica-White-Genoa.png?v=1742473120"},{"product_id":"rainbow-chilli-capsicum-annuum-rainbow","title":"Rainbow Chilli - Capsicum annuum 'Rainbow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainbow Chilli (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rainbow') is an ornamental chilli that happens to be edible, one of the few genuinely decorative plants you can also cook with. It grows to about 600mm tall and 500mm across, compact enough for a pot on a balcony. The fruit starts deep purple, passes through cream and orange, then finishes red, so a single plant carries four colours at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour fruit colours on one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple, cream, orange and red sit on the bush together as the crop ripens in sequence, which is the whole appeal of this variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a balcony.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 600mm by 500mm it fits a 300mm pot on a courtyard table without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast from planting to picking.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a quick grower, so a spring planting is usually setting fruit by midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental and edible at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is genuinely usable in the kitchen, and both heat and humidity suit the plant through an Australian summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot of quality potting mix is all it needs, and a pot lets you move it into the best sun and under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size and long season of colour make it one of the better edible plants for a small space, where a sprawling crop would not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a low edge to a vegetable bed or a path it gives the same effect as an annual bedding plant, with fruit instead of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rainbow chilli in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours of it, or fruit set drops away. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens as a perennial. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens grow it over the warm season as an annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil or potting mix enriched with compost. Chillies resent soggy roots, so a pot needs a working drainage hole and a bed on clay should be raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist while the plant is flowering and setting fruit, which usually means daily watering for a pot in summer. Feed a liquid tomato or vegetable fertiliser every two to three weeks. Too much nitrogen gives a leafy bush and very little fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and picking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants once to encourage branching, then pick regularly. Harvesting fruit as it colours keeps the plant producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots and sold as a pack of ten, which suits a full vegetable bed or a row of pots rather than a single plant on a windowsill. It is on backorder, so check the size selector before you plan around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive as young bushes, usually in leaf, and they are more tender in transit than a woody shrub. Give them a week somewhere bright and sheltered before planting out, and expect fruit within eight to twelve weeks in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eHow to plan a productive fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size for container crops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eCompare other plants suited to pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you actually eat the chillies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are a true edible chilli, hot rather than mild, and can be used fresh at any colour stage or dried once red. The purple and cream fruit are just as usable as the ripe red ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as one to keep out of reach. The capsaicin that makes the fruit hot irritates cats and dogs, causing mouth pain, drooling and stomach upset if chewed, so a bench beats a floor level pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost is absent. In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it carries on as a short lived perennial for two or three years. Anywhere colder, grow it as a summer annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546238427455,"sku":"QLD","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rainbow-Chilli-Capsicum-annuum-Rainbow.jpg?v=1741858877"},{"product_id":"feijoa-white-goose-acca-sellowiana","title":"Feijoa - White Goose Acca sellowiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeijoa 'White Goose' (\u003cem\u003eAcca sellowiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Goose') is the plant for gardeners who want a hedge and a harvest from the same strip of ground. It grows about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, carries grey green foliage that clips into a dense screen, and follows its red and white flowers with sweet, pineapple flavoured fruit in autumn. It is self fertile, so one plant crops on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self fertile, so it sets fruit without a partner. Expect the first feijoas within 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge you can eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense foliage takes clipping well, so it works as a 2m to 3m screen that also fills a fruit bowl every autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers with a party trick.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red and white blooms have sweet edible petals, and the birds visit them eagerly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant, frost hardy and drought tolerant once established. Few fruiting plants take this much exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A yearly feed, a mulch and a trim after harvest keep it productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for an edible hedge that closes into a solid screen. Clip lightly and you keep most of the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off salt wind that burns softer fruit trees, so it suits exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a handsome small feature, and it crops in a large container on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Feijoa 'White Goose' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best crop; it grows in part shade but fruits more lightly. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is frost hardy through cold inland winters. Only the wet tropics do not suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil, from sand to improved clay. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer. Water matters most while fruit swells in late summer and autumn. Feed with a fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim hedges lightly after harvest. Heavy clipping trades fruit for formality, so prune only to shape and to let light into the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Feijoa 'White Goose' as an established 5L plant, well branched and ready for a bed or a larger pot. It settles in over its first season and typically carries a first light crop within 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees in every season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brown-turkey-fig-tree-ficus-carica-brown-turkey\"\u003eBrown Turkey Fig, another self fertile backyard cropper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two feijoas to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. White Goose is self fertile, so a single plant sets fruit on its own. Bees working the flowers still help, so an open sunny position crops more heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the fruit ready to pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn. Feijoas drop when ready rather than colouring up on the branch. Give the plant a gentle shake, collect what lets go, and check the ground every day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I hedge it and still get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within reason. Clip lightly once a year after harvest and the plants keep most of their flowering wood. A hard formal trim several times a year gives a neater face but a much smaller crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate and inland gardens where many subtropical fruits fail. Give young plants a season to establish before their first hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49832885289279,"sku":"QLD","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Feijoa-White-Goose-Acca-sellowiana.jpg?v=1741858877"},{"product_id":"star-ruby-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-star-ruby","title":"Star Ruby Grapefruit Tree - Citrus paradisi 'Star Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar Ruby Grapefruit (\u003cem\u003eCitrus x paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Star Ruby') carries the deepest red flesh of any grapefruit, in fruit that is almost seedless and sweeter than the old white varieties. Grafted trees settle at about 3m to 4m tall and 3m wide in a home garden, small enough for a suburban backyard. Scented white flowers in spring turn into fruit that hangs on the tree for months, so you pick as you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe best flesh colour in the group.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Ruby is the deepest red of the grapefruits, and the flavour is noticeably sweeter and less bitter than a white grapefruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical difference at the breakfast table, and the reason this variety displaced the older reds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that stores on the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe fruit holds for months without dropping, so one tree gives a long picking season instead of a glut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus roots are non invasive, so the tree can sit near paths, paving and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m to 4m it works as the single fruiting tree in a backyard. Allow 3m of clear space and keep it away from competing tree roots and lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 600mm or wider with free draining citrus mix holds it to around 2m. Container trees need more consistent watering and feeding than trees in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Star Ruby Grapefruit in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with shelter from strong wind. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cold districts grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic soil is essential. Citrus will not tolerate wet feet, so on clay build a mound at least 300mm high and plant into it. Keep mulch clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells and consistently while fruit is swelling. Feed a citrus fertiliser three times a year, in late winter, midsummer and early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove shoots below the graft, take out dead or crossing wood, and open the centre lightly after harvest. Heavy pruning costs you fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size, a 2.4L pot. That is a young grafted tree with a clear trunk and a small head, and it is the size most citrus is planted from, because young trees establish faster and out crop a larger transplant within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a light first crop in two to three years and a proper harvest from year four. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eHow to grow citrus in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eCompare other fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grafted tree usually sets a light first crop in two to three years, with a worthwhile harvest from year four. Removing the first season of flowers helps it build a frame instead of ripening fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot 600mm or wider with citrus mix. Potted trees hold at around 2m and crop well, but they dry out fast and need feeding more often than trees in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Young trees are the vulnerable ones, so protect them for the first two winters. In hard frosting districts a movable pot is the realistic option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my fruit not sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit needs a long warm season to develop sugar, and it sweetens further the longer it hangs on the tree. Leave it until well after it colours, and expect a sharper fruit in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"2.4L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546260054335,"sku":"QLD","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Ruby-Grapefruit-Tree-Citrus-paradisi-Star-Ruby.jpg?v=1741858878"},{"product_id":"pummelo-citrus-tree-pummelo-citrus-maxima","title":"Pummelo  Citrus Tree - Pummelo Citrus maxima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePummelo (\u003cem\u003eCitrus maxima\u003c\/em\u003e) carries the largest fruit in the citrus family, a thick skinned globe that can weigh a kilogram or more and eats sweeter and milder than grapefruit. Left to its natural shape it makes a rounded evergreen tree of about 5m tall and 4m wide, dense enough to throw real shade over a seat. Heavy white blossom scents the garden in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you cannot easily buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pummelo rarely reaches Australian greengrocers in good condition, so a home tree is the practical way to eat it fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree that feeds you.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 4m it does the job of an ornamental feature tree while carrying a worthwhile crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant spring blossom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scent that carries across a courtyard, and reliable forage for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt laden wind better than most citrus, so it suits gardens near the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single pummelo earns a prominent position in a warm garden: glossy evergreen foliage, scented blossom, then fruit hanging through the cooler months. Give it 4m of clear space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is low branched and dense, which makes useful shade over a lawn or a paved sitting area within about six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 600mm wide or larger, with fast draining citrus mix, holds a grafted tree to roughly 2m to 2.5m. Potted citrus need water and feed far more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing pummelo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with shelter from cold wind. Pummelo is at home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only. In cold inland and cool southern districts it needs a north facing wall or a pot that moves under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above everything else. Citrus roots rot in wet clay, so plant on a raised mound where drainage is poor. Slightly acidic to neutral soil suits it, with 75mm of mulch kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells. Feed a complete citrus fertiliser in late winter, mid spring and late summer. Yellowing between the veins usually means hunger rather than disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Remove shoots below the graft and take out crossing branches in late winter. Heavy pruning costs you a season of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePummelo is sold here in one size, a 500mm pot: a substantial young tree with a formed trunk and branch framework rather than a whip. It has presence on day one and is usually two to three years from a worthwhile crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree this size is heavy, and some leaf drop after transit is normal rather than a fault. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eFeeding, watering and pruning citrus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eOther fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a pummelo taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeter and far less bitter than grapefruit, with firm juice sacs that separate cleanly from the pith. The rind and pith are thick, so a large fruit yields less flesh than its size suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 500mm grafted tree usually sets its first useful crop two to three years after planting. Remove the first few fruits so the tree puts its energy into roots and branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in the warmest, most sheltered position, and it will not match a subtropical tree for fruit quality. A large pot that moves under cover through winter is the safer approach in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs citrus safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus oils in the leaves, skin and fruit are toxic to cats and dogs in quantity, though most pets avoid the taste. Pick up any dropped fruit if your dog is a chewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"500mm","offer_id":49546296197439,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100409151807,"sku":null,"price":14300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pummelo-Citrus-Tree-Pummelo-Citrus-maxima.jpg?v=1766222863"},{"product_id":"lisbon-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-lisbon","title":"Lisbon Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Lisbon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLisbon Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lisbon') is the lemon to plant when the position is hot, open or exposed. It grows vigorously to about 4.5m tall and 3.5m wide, and it handles heat and wind better than Eureka, which is why it is the standard commercial lemon across drier inland Australia. The fruit is heavily juiced, and the tree carries a main winter crop with useful lemons hanging most of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and wind tolerant, which is exactly where thinner skinned lemon varieties struggle. Inland, arid and semi arid gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemons for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy main crop through winter with scattered fruit in the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white blossom is strongly fragrant and works bees hard, and an established tree flushes several times a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e On dwarf grafted stock in a large container it holds around 2m and still fruits, which makes it workable for a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single lemon in a sunny corner carries glossy foliage, scented flowers and yellow fruit at once. Allow 3.5m of width and 1m of clearance from a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 500mm wide and deep. In the ground, regular pruning holds it at 2.5m to 3m and keeps the fruit in reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lisbon is thorny, more so than Eureka. Keep it clear of a narrow path or a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lisbon Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours, in the warmest spot you have. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean, and arid and semi arid gardens. Lisbon tolerates light frost only, so in frosty districts use a north facing wall or a movable pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, because citrus roots rot in wet ground. On clay, plant on a mound raised 200mm to 300mm and improve the bed widely rather than deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry weather. Consistent water while fruit is sizing prevents splitting. Feed a citrus fertiliser in late winter, midsummer and early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and regular. Take out water shoots, growth below the graft, and enough interior wood to let light in. Avoid heavy pruning in hot weather, since exposed bark sunburns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisbon Lemon is grown in four sizes: 2.4L, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and 400mm. The 2.4L stock moves in and out of backorder, so check the size selector. The 200mm and 250mm plants are young grafted trees, roughly knee to waist height, and the 400mm is established and can crop in its first or second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus is evergreen, so it travels in leaf and some leaf drop after transit is normal. Do not fertilise for the first month. Water it in well and expect new growth in four to six weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete lemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eCompare the lemon varieties we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the wider citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLisbon or Eureka, which should I plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisbon is the tougher tree: more heat tolerant, more wind tolerant and more vigorous, with a concentrated winter crop. Eureka is nearly thornless and fruits more evenly through the year. If your position is hot, dry or exposed, choose Lisbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often overwatering or poor drainage, especially through winter. Yellowing between green veins points instead to a trace element deficiency, which a citrus fertiliser corrects. Check the drainage first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I get lemons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 200mm or 250mm grafted tree usually gives its first real crop in year two or three, and a 400mm tree can fruit the season after planting. 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It is the most practical of all limes to own, generous with fruit through the warmer months, perfumed in flower, safe rooted near paths, and perfectly suited to a large pot on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless, juicy, endless.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic bar and kitchen lime, with a mature tree carrying more fruit than most households can use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThornless.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike most citrus you can pick, prune and brush past it bare armed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrops fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tahitian limes fruit younger than most citrus, often within a year or two of planting a potted tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and container happy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3.5m in the ground, smaller in a pot, with non invasive roots either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waves of scented white flowers keep bees busy and fruit coming for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a productive feature near the kitchen, it pays rent in limes and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 50cm to 60cm pot in full sun grows a genuinely productive tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm climates especially.\u003c\/strong\u003e From the tropics through subtropical and warm temperate gardens it thrives outdoors year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Tahitian Lime in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun. It performs in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates; it takes light frost only, so in colder districts grow it in a pot with winter shelter or against a warm north wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining, or premium citrus mix in containers. Plant slightly proud on clay and mulch well, keeping mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus are hungry: deep water whenever the topsoil dries (daily in summer for pots) and feed with citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Even moisture prevents fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light only: remove growth below the graft, dead wood and crossing branches after the main harvest, and thin overloaded young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTahitian limes ship as 250mm packs of 3 (plant one, gift two, or start a mini grove), single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm trees, and advanced 100L stock that arrives at fruiting age; tubes are grown to order and show as backorder, and we confirm timing with you first. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced stock is freighted at cost. Expect first fruit within one to two seasons from a 400mm tree. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lime-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lime trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eMore plants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my limes turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are ripe. Tahitian limes are picked green for the classic tang but mature to pale yellow on the tree, still juicy, just milder. Pick earlier if you want them sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a Kaffir lime?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurpose. 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The fruit is the reason to choose it over a standard navel: sweet, low in acid and rosy pink inside, ripening through winter. White spring blossom adds classic citrus fragrance and keeps the bees busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink fleshed fruit with real sweetness.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low acid navel, sweet rather than sharp, with deep pink flesh that looks superb on a platter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true dwarf.\u003c\/strong\u003e On its dwarfing rootstock it stays around 2m, so picking, netting and pruning happen with two feet on the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm to 500mm wide container suits it for years, so balcony and courtyard gardeners are not left out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant spring blossom.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white flowers carry true orange blossom scent and draw bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot summers and muggy coastal air do not slow it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural home for a dwarf citrus: premium potting mix, generous drainage holes and full sun on a balcony, courtyard or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m tall and 1.8m wide it slots into a sunny corner or a narrow bed along a fence without shading everything behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen foliage, scented blossom and colourful winter fruit make it a productive alternative to a purely ornamental small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cara Cara Orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential: aim for six hours or more a day. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and copes with light frost only once established. In colder districts grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and move it under cover when hard frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost. Citrus roots resent sitting wet, so on heavy clay plant into a raised bed or mound, or keep it in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the warm months, more often in pots, and keep the root zone mulched. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Remove any shoots from below the graft, thin crowded growth after harvest and take out dead wood. Heavy pruning costs you fruit, so keep it light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this tree from 140mm, 200mm and 250mm pots in multi plant packs, through single trees in 300mm and 400mm pots, up to 500mm and advanced 100L specimens that carry fruit years sooner. Smaller sizes establish quickly; the larger pots buy you time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet week or two after transit, then steady new growth in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orange-trees\"\u003eCompare other orange varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eExplore all fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cara Cara is a navel orange, and navels set their virtually seedless fruit without a pollination partner. One tree in a sunny spot will crop on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted dwarf citrus usually carry their first worthwhile crop within two to three years of planting, and advanced stock sooner. Fruit sets in spring and ripens through winter, so leave it on the tree until the colour deepens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 400mm wide or larger, with drainage holes you can see. Repot every three to four years into fresh mix, and expect to water potted trees two or three times a week in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus oils in the leaves and peel can irritate cats and dogs if chewed, so we do not sell it as a pet friendly plant. Most pets ignore citrus, but pick up dropped fruit if yours chews things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546317988159,"sku":"QLD","price":1369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140138979647,"sku":null,"price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140139143487,"sku":null,"price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140139110719,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140139045183,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140139077951,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140139012415,"sku":null,"price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cara-Cara-Orange-Tree-Dwarf-Citrus-sinensis_0b683099.png?v=1768455645"},{"product_id":"white-opal-peach-tree-prunus-persica-white-opal","title":"White Opal Peach Tree - Prunus persica 'White Opal'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Opal Peach (\u003cem\u003ePrunus persica\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Opal') is a low chill peach, which means it sets fruit in gardens that never get a hard cold winter. Left to grow it makes a tree about 4m tall and 3m wide, though most gardeners hold it near 3m so the fruit stays within reach. The flesh is white, sweet and low in acid, and it ripens through mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit without a long cold winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low chill breeding lets it crop reliably in warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink flowers cover the bare branches in late winter, and the bees find them straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 4m at full height, and easily held at 3m with one prune a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaches set fruit on their own pollen, so a second tree is not needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom in late winter and fruit in summer make it a genuine focal point in a front garden, not just a production tree tucked out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and productive gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 3m of clear space. Kept open in a vase shape it fits a narrow yard and still carries a worthwhile crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm or larger pot will hold a peach for years, though it needs daily water through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Opal Peach in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with at least six hours of direct light, and shelter from strong wind at flowering. It is frost hardy and suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Humid tropical and wet subtropical gardens are a poor match, because warm damp weather encourages brown rot and leaf curl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic to neutral. Peaches hate wet feet, so on clay build a mound at least 300mm high. Mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the graft union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week while the fruit is swelling, because uneven watering splits skins. Feed with a complete fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaches fruit on last season's wood, so prune straight after harvest rather than in winter. Keep an open vase of four or five main limbs, remove anything crossing, and thin young fruit to roughly 100mm apart for size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 400mm pot as a grafted young tree with the framework branches started. That is the size a home orchard wants, because a young peach establishes faster than an advanced one and catches up within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is deciduous, so a winter delivery arrives as bare branches, which is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for backyard fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare deciduous trees for winter light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much winter chill does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a modest amount, which is the point of a low chill variety. It crops in warm temperate gardens where a traditional peach never sets properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of it a risk to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves and the stones inside the fruit are toxic to cats and dogs, so pick up dropped fruit and prunings. The ripe flesh itself is not the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I get the first peaches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the first or second summer after planting, building to a proper harvest by the third. Thinning the young fruit gives fewer but much larger peaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50438275563839,"sku":"QLD","price":332.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Opal-Peach-Tree-Prunus-persica-White-Opal.png?v=1742473127"},{"product_id":"sun-snow-nectarine-tree-prunus-persica-var-nucipersica-sun-snow","title":"Sun Snow Nectarine Tree - Prunus persica var. nucipersica \"sun snow\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eSun Snow Nectarine (\u003cem\u003ePrunus persica var. nucipersica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sun Snow') gives you smooth skinned summer fruit from a tree that stays around 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for an ordinary backyard. Pink blossom covers the bare branches in late winter and early spring, then the fruit follows through summer. It is self fertile, so one tree is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit from a tree that fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3.5m by 3m unpruned, and easily held at 2.5m with an annual prune after harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink flowers open on bare wood ahead of the leaves, and the bees working them set your crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectarines are self fertile, so you do not need a second variety nearby to get fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can sit near a path, a shed or a fence line without lifting anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 3m of clear space and full sun. A shaded tree makes leaves and very little fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider works. Expect around 2m and a smaller crop, and be honest with yourself about daily watering through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom in late winter, fruit in summer and yellow tones before the leaves drop give it three distinct seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sun Snow Nectarine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It is frost hardy and heat tolerant, though a hard frost during blossom can cost you that season's crop, so avoid a low frost pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, slightly acidic. It will not tolerate wet feet, so on clay plant on a raised mound with compost through the backfill. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly while the fruit is sizing, because irregular watering splits fruit and drops it early. Feed a complete fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and thinning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectarines fruit on last season's wood, so prune every year after harvest in late summer, taking out about a third of the old fruited wood to force new growth. Thin young fruit to about 10cm apart for size. Summer pruning also reduces the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, a 5 litre pot, and it is currently on backorder, so allow for a wait. A 5 litre nectarine is a young grafted tree, usually a single leader with a few side branches, roughly waist to shoulder height. Prune it to an open vase shape in its first year and the framework is set for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is deciduous, so a winter delivery arrives bare, which is normal. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003echoosing fruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003egrowing a fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nectarines are self fertile, so a single tree will set a crop on its own given bees and reasonable weather at blossom time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it start fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the second summer after planting, and a proper one from the third. Thin the first few crops hard so the young framework is not overloaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An annual prune after harvest holds it at 2m to 2.5m, and a lower tree is far easier to net and pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of it harmful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves and the stones inside the fruit contain cyanogenic compounds, so keep prunings away from pets and grazing animals. The fruit flesh itself is perfectly fine to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546331390271,"sku":"QLD","price":136.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sun-Snow-Nectarine-Tree-Prunus-persica-var_-nucipersica-sun-snow.jpg?v=1741858882"},{"product_id":"sunbob-nectarine-tree-prunus-persica-var-nucipersica-sunbob","title":"Sunbob Nectarine Tree - Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Sunbob'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunbob Nectarine (\u003cem\u003ePrunus persica\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enucipersica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunbob') is a low chill nectarine, which is the detail that matters: it sets fruit in warm districts where most stone fruit needs a colder winter than it ever gets. Left alone it reaches about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, though most gardeners prune it to around 2.5m so the crop stays within reach. Pink blossom in late winter, sweet yellow fleshed fruit in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fruits in warm districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low chill requirement means reliable cropping in subtropical and warm temperate gardens, not just cool climate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tree covered in pink flowers in late winter, well before most of the garden has woken up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune it to picking height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally 3.5m, easily held at 2.5m, which means no ladder and no fruit left for the birds up top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe near paths, paving and services, so it fits a small backyard or a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA backyard feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, summer fruit and autumn leaf change from one tree, in a footprint of about 3m. Give it a sunny open spot with air movement around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Held at 2.5m with annual pruning it suits a courtyard or a narrow rear yard. Allow 3m of clearance from fences and buildings so you can work around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half wine barrel or a pot 600mm and wider carries it for years, provided you commit to consistent watering and yearly pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunbob Nectarine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day, with good air flow to reduce fungal problems. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is both frost hardy and heat tolerant. In genuinely tropical districts the winter chill is too slight and cropping becomes unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining and enriched with compost. Stone fruit will not tolerate wet roots, so on clay plant on a raised mound 300mm high and keep mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week from flowering to harvest, since fruit size drops sharply if the tree dries out while cropping. Feed a complete fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and fruit care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune every year straight after harvest, opening the centre to a vase shape, because nectarines fruit on wood grown the previous season. Thin young fruit to about 10cm apart for decent size. Fruit fly and brown rot are the two problems to plan for in warm districts, so use exclusion bagging or netting and pick up dropped fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nectarine is grown here in a 5L pot: a young grafted tree of roughly knee to waist height with a defined leader and a few side branches. In winter it arrives bare or nearly bare of leaves, because it is deciduous. That is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it into a prepared hole, stake it for the first two years, and expect a light crop in the second or third summer and a proper one by year four. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting fruit trees season by season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eCompare edible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eHow to prune, explained simply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nectarines are self fertile, so a single Sunbob will crop on its own. A second stone fruit nearby can slightly improve set, but it is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3.5m tall and 3m wide if never pruned. Most people hold it at 2.5m with an annual cut after harvest, which keeps picking, netting and spraying manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit flesh is fine, but the leaves and stones contain cyanogenic compounds and are toxic if chewed. Pick up dropped fruit and prunings if you have a dog that eats what it finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100410429759,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546339778879,"sku":"QLD","price":136.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sunbob-Nectarine-Tree-Prunus-persica-var_-nucipersica-Sunbob.jpg?v=1741858882"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/citrus-fruit.png?v=1749348456","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/citrus-fruit.oembed?page=4","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}