Discover the perfect fruit tree for your garden, with helpful information on pollination, harvest times and the best ways to enjoy your homegrown harvest.
Winter is the best time to plant bare-root fruit trees. While right now they may look like little more than sticks, beneath the soil they’re quietly establishing intricate root systems that will provide years of bountiful harvests to come.
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Apricots
Sweet, fragrant and bursting with flavour, apricots are perfect eaten fresh, while their rich flesh also shines in jams, preserves, baking and drying. Most apricot varieties are self-fertile, making them an easy and rewarding choice for home orchards.
Best all-round apricots
Moorpark
A classic heritage favourite producing large golden-orange fruit with a rich, sweet flavour and firm, juicy flesh. Renowned for its reliability and versatility, Moorpark is equally delicious eaten fresh or transformed into jams, preserves and desserts. Available in both standard and dwarf forms. Standard trees grow to 4–5m, while dwarf trees reach around 2–3m.
Harvest: Mid to late season
Best for: Fresh eating, preserving and baking
Pollination: Self-fertile
Best for preserving
Tilton (Dwarf)
A dependable variety producing medium to large golden fruit with firm flesh and a well-balanced sweet-tart flavour. Tilton holds its shape beautifully when cooked, making it one of the best apricots for bottling, drying and preserving. Grows to 2–3m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Preserving, bottling, drying and baking
Pollination: Self-fertile
Apricots for Compact Gardens
Growing between 2–3 metres tall, our dwarf apricots are perfect for smaller gardens, courtyards and large pots, delivering generous harvests without taking up too much space.
Dwarf Moorpark
All the flavour of the much-loved Moorpark in a naturally compact tree. Produces large, sweet, golden fruit ideal for fresh eating, baking and preserving.
Harvest: Mid to late season
Best for: Small gardens, fresh eating and preserving
Pollination: Self-fertile
Storeys (Dwarf)
A productive dwarf apricot with attractive golden-orange fruit, sweet flavour and juicy flesh. An excellent all-round variety for home gardens, producing reliable crops on a compact tree.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating and preserving
Pollination: Self-fertile
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Apples
No Tasmanian garden is complete without an apple tree, but not apples are the same. From crisp to tart, to juicy to sweet, each variety has its own personality, flavour and texture. Most apple varieties also benefit from a compatible pollination partner nearby, so planting at least two varieties will result in heavier crops.
Best for fresh eating
Gala
A popular apple with sweet, aromatic flavour and crisp texture. Crops heavily and is one of the easiest apples to enjoy straight from the tree. Grows up to 1.8m.
Harvest: Early to mid season
Best for: Fresh eating and lunchboxes
Pollination: Granny Smith, Red Fuji, Pink Lady
Red Fuji
A highly regarded Fuji selection with exceptionally sweet, crisp and juicy fruit. This super dwarf form is a reliable, heavy-cropping variety that’s perfect for eating fresh throughout autumn. Grows up to 1.8m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating and long-term storage
Pollination: Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith
Pink Lady
A popular modern apple with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. The fruit stores exceptionally well, making it a favourite for home orchards. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating and storage
Pollination: Granny Smith, Gala, Red Fuji
Magnus Summer Surprise
An early-season apple that lives up to its name, producing attractive red fruit well before many other varieties are ready. Crisp, sweet and ideal for extending the harvest season. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Early season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Granny Smith, Jonathan, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious and Gala
Red Delicious
Perhaps the world’s most recognisable apple, this super dwarf form produces attractive deep red fruit with mildly sweet, juicy flesh. A classic variety that’s ideal for fresh eating and adds timeless appeal to the home orchard. Grows up to 1.8m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Golden Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith
Best for cooking and baking
Granny Smith
A classic Australian apple with crisp, juicy flesh and a refreshing flavour. Granny Smith offers crisp, tart flesh that holds its shape beautifully when cooked. An excellent keeper with outstanding versatility in the kitchen. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Cooking, baking and fresh eating
Pollination: Gala, Jonathan, Cox’s Orange Pippin
Golden Delicious
A long-standing favourite, Golden Delicious produces crisp, honey-sweet fruit with a wonderfully balanced flavour. It’s also one of the best pollinators for many other apple varieties, making it an excellent addition to any home orchard. Grows up to 1.8m.
Harvest: Mid to late season
Best for: Fresh eating, cooking and pollination
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Cox’s Orange Pippin
Heritage varieties
Cox’s Orange Pippin
Widely regarded as one of the finest dessert apples ever grown, Cox’s Orange Pippin is celebrated for its rich, aromatic flavour and crisp flesh. A heritage variety that’s equally at home in the orchard or on the kitchen table. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating and desserts
Pollination: Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonathan
Jonathan
A traditional apple with a rich sweet-tart flavour and crips texture. Reliable, productive and equally suited to eating fresh or baking into pies. Grows up to 1.8m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating, cooking and cider
Pollination: Granny Smith, Golden Delicious
Pomme de Neige
A charming heritage apple with pale skin and a delicate, sweet flavour. This treasured heritage variety is a wonderful choice for those looking to grow a piece of apple-growing history. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating and desserts
Pollination: Granny Smith, Gala, Golden Delicious
Apples for Compact Gardens
Our super dwarf and dwarf apples are ideal for courtyards, small gardens and even large pots, while semi-dwarf trees provide a little more vigour without becoming difficult to manage.
Leprechaun
A naturally dwarf apple that produces crisp, flavoursome fruit on a compact tree, making it perfect for smaller gardens and containers. Despite its size, it delivers generous crops year after year. Grows up to 2m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Pots, courtyards and fresh eating
Pollination: Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith
Sundowner
Developed in Australia, Sundowner offers crisp, firm flesh with a rich sweet-tart flavour that improves in storage. This super dwarf form is a dependable late-season apple that’s equally suited to eating fresh or baking. Grows up to 1.8m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating, cooking and storage
Pollination: Pink Lady, Gala, Golden Delicious
Pinkabelle
A naturally compact apple that produces full-sized, crisp fruit with a sweet, balanced flavour. Perfect for courtyards, patios and small gardens, it’s proof that you don’t need a large backyard to enjoy homegrown apples. Grows up to 2m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating, pots and small gardens
Pollination: Granny Smith, Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Fuji
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Cherries
Sun-warmed cherries straight from tree deserve a special award. Sweet cherries very rarely make it to the kitchen, while sour cherries become exceptional jams, preserves and desserts. Many modern varieties of cherries are self-fertile, making them an excellent choice for smaller gardens.
Best for fresh eating
Stella
A reliable self-fertile cherry producing large, dark red fruit with a sweet, rich flavour. One of the first self-fertile cherries, it’s an excellent choice for smaller gardens or anyone planting a single tree. Grows to 3-5m.
Harvest: Mid to late season
Best for: Fresh eating, desserts and preserving
Pollination: Self-fertile, universal pollinator
Lapins
Known for producing exceptionally large fruit, Lapins is a reliable, heavy-cropping variety with firm, sweet flesh and excellent crack resistance. It has become one of the most popular cherries for home gardens. Grows to 3-5m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating and lunchboxes
Pollination: Self-fertile, universal pollinator
Sunburst
A self-fertile cherry variety producing large, firm fruit with glossy red skin and a sweet, juicy flavour. Its reliable cropping and self-fertility make it an excellent companion to other cherry varieties or as a standalone tree. Grows to 3-5m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile, universal pollinator
Best for cooking and baking
Morello
Unlike sweet cherries, Morello is prized for its tart flavour, making it the classic cooking cherry. The deep red fruit is perfect for pies, jams, sauces and preserving. Grows to 3-5m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Cooking, baking and preserves
Pollination: Self-fertile
Cherries for Compact Gardens
Growing between 2-3 metres tall, our dwarf cherries are ideal for courtyards, small gardens and even large pots.
Trixzie Black Cherry
A compact cherry bred especially for pots and courtyards, producing full-sized dark cherries. Perfect for small gardens and patios.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Pots, patios and fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Trixzie White Cherry
This naturally compact variety produces attractive pale yellow fruit with a delicate blush and sweet flavour. Ideal for gardeners with limited space who still want the pleasure of homegrown cherries.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Pots and fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Trixzie Royal Crimson
Producing rich crimson fruit on a compact tree, Royal Crimson delivers impressive crops without requiring a large garden. An excellent choice for balconies, courtyards and containers.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Pots and fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Peaches
Best for fresh eating
Sweet, juicy and full of summer flavour, these peaches are perfect for picking straight from the tree. They produce delicious dessert fruit with excellent sweetness and are ideal for lunchboxes, fruit salads and enjoying fresh.
Anzac
An excellent early-season peach producing medium-sized yellow fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and classic peach flavour. A reliable cropper that’s perfect for home gardens and ideal for eating straight from the tree. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Early season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
O’Henry
A premium late-season peach producing large fruit with rich yellow flesh and exceptional sweetness. Firm enough to handle well while remaining wonderfully juicy, making it a favourite for home orchards. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Best for cooking, bottling, and preserving
These traditional favourites have firm flesh that holds its shape beautifully during cooking, making them ideal for bottling, baking, jams and preserving.
Golden Queen
A classic Australian favourite producing large golden fruit with firm yellow flesh that holds its shape beautifully when cooked. Equally delicious bottled, baked or eaten fresh. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Bottling, preserving and fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Peaches for Compact Gardens
You don’t need a large backyard to grow delicious peaches. These naturally compact trees are perfect for courtyards, patios and large pots while still producing full-sized fruit.
Trixzie Pixzee
A naturally compact peach that produces full-sized, sweet yellow fruit on a tree perfect for courtyards, patios and large pots. Despite its small size, it delivers generous crops year after year. Grows up to 1.5m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating, pots and courtyards
Pollination: Self-fertile
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Nectarines
Best for fresh eating
Nothing compares to a sun-ripened nectarine picked straight from the tree. These varieties are prized for their smooth skin, sweet flavour and juicy flesh, making them favourites for fresh eating.
Fantasia
A long-time favourite producing large fruit with firm yellow flesh and excellent sweetness. Reliable, productive and one of the best nectarines for home gardens. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Goldmine
A delicious white-fleshed nectarine with exceptionally sweet, aromatic flavour and melting texture. Highly regarded for eating fresh straight from the tree. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Mid to late season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Nectarine Sunset
Produces attractive red-blushed fruit with sweet, juicy yellow flesh. Its naturally compact habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens without compromising on fruit quality. Grows up to 1.8m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Nectarines for Compact Gardens
These naturally compact trees are ideal for courtyards, patios and pots, producing full-sized fruit without taking up much space.
Nectazee Trixzee
A compact nectarine producing smooth-skinned, sweet fruit packed with flavour. Perfect for small gardens or containers where space is limited but fresh homegrown fruit is still on the menu. Grows up to 1.5m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating, pots and courtyards
Pollination: Self-fertile
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Plums
Best for fresh eating
These plums are renowned for their rich flavour, juicy flesh and outstanding sweetness. Perfect for enjoying straight from the tree throughout summer.
Mariposa
Produces large heart-shaped fruit with deep red flesh and outstanding sweetness. One of the finest fresh-eating plums available. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Santa Rosa or Satsuma
Santa Rosa
A classic Japanese plum producing large red-purple fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and rich flavour. One of the most reliable and widely grown plums for home orchards. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Early to mid season
Best for: Fresh eating and preserving
Pollination: Mariposa or Satsuma
Best for cooking, bottling, and preserving
Firm-fleshed and full of flavour, these varieties are excellent for bottling, jams, desserts and baking while still tasting wonderful fresh.
Satsuma
A striking blood-red plum with juicy crimson flesh and a rich sweet-tart flavour. Excellent for fresh eating, preserves and jams. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating, preserving and jams
Pollination: Santa Rosa or Mariposa
Coles Golden Drop
A heritage English plum producing attractive golden-yellow fruit with exceptionally sweet flesh. Wonderful for fresh eating, bottling and preserves. Grows up to 2.5m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating, bottling and preserving
Pollination: Santa Rosa or another compatible plum
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Pears
Best for fresh eating
Juicy, sweet and wonderfully refreshing, these pears are perfect for eating straight from the tree. They offer crisp or melting flesh with excellent flavour, making them ideal for lunchboxes, fruit platters and desserts.
Sweet Reward
A modern pear producing crisp, juicy fruit with outstanding sweetness. Reliable and productive, it’s an excellent choice for home gardeners wanting delicious fruit straight from the tree. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Beurre Bosc or Packham’s Triumph
Red Princess
An attractive pear producing beautiful red-blushed fruit with crisp, sweet flesh. Its combination of excellent flavour and ornamental appeal makes it a standout addition to the home orchard. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Mid to late season
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Packham’s Triumph or Beurre Bosc
Best for cooking and desserts
These pears develop exceptional flavour when baked, poached or preserved, while still being delicious eaten fresh.
Nijisseiki (Nashi)
A popular Asian pear producing crisp, juicy fruit with refreshing sweetness and an apple-like crunch. An excellent choice for eating fresh throughout autumn and cooking Korean dishes, like bulgogi. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Mid season
Best for: Fresh eating and cooking
Pollination: Another Nashi variety or Beurre Bosc pear
Packham’s Triumph
One of Australia’s best-known pears, producing large, juicy fruit with smooth, sweet flesh. A dependable all-round variety that’s equally suited to eating fresh, preserving and desserts. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating, cooking and preserving
Pollination: Beurre Bosc or Josephine de Malines
Beurre Bosc
A much-loved European pear producing aromatic fruit with buttery, fine-textured flesh. Outstanding for eating fresh and exceptional in baking and poaching. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Mid to late season
Best for: Fresh eating, baking and poaching
Pollination: Packham’s Triumph or Josephine de Malines
Heritage favourite
Traditional pear varieties have stood the test of time thanks to their exceptional flavour and reliable performance.
Josephine de Malines
Widely regarded as one of the finest dessert pears ever grown, this Belgian heritage variety produces richly flavoured fruit with exceptionally smooth, melting flesh. A wonderful choice for gardeners wanting to grow a piece of pear-growing history. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Late season
Best for: Fresh eating and desserts
Pollination: Beurre Bosc or Packham’s Triumph
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Persimmons
Best for eating firm
These non-astringent varieties can be enjoyed while still crisp, much like an apple, making them ideal for fresh eating straight from the tree.
Fuyu
Australia’s most popular persimmon, producing sweet, non-astringent fruit that can be eaten while still firm. A reliable, heavy-cropping variety that’s easy to grow and a favourite for home gardens. Grows up to 4m.
Harvest: Late autumn
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Best eaten soft and fully ripe
These traditional persimmons develop their rich sweetness as they soften, rewarding patience with wonderfully smooth, honey-like flesh.
Dai Dai Maru
Produces large, richly flavoured fruit that becomes beautifully sweet and jelly-like once fully ripe. A rewarding variety for those who appreciate traditional persimmons. Grows up to 4m.
Harvest: Late autumn
Best for: Fresh eating once soft
Pollination: Self-fertile
Hyakumo
A productive variety producing attractive orange fruit with rich, sweet flavour when fully softened. Excellent for fresh eating and a reliable performer in the home orchard. Grows up to 4m.
Harvest: Late autumn
Best for: Fresh eating once soft
Pollination: Self-fertile
Nightingale
Produces beautifully coloured fruit with rich sweetness that develops as it ripens. Once softened, the flesh becomes silky smooth and wonderfully rich. Grows up to 4m.
Harvest: Late autumn
Best for: Fresh eating once soft
Pollination: Self-fertile
Check out our article on how to grow amazing persimmons.
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Mulberries
Best for fresh eating
Sweet, juicy and packed with flavour, these mulberries are perfect for eating straight from the tree during late spring and early summer.
Pakistan
A remarkable variety producing exceptionally long, deep red fruit with outstanding sweetness and very little acidity. One of the finest mulberries for eating fresh. Grows up to 6–8m.
Harvest: Late spring to early summer
Best for: Fresh eating
Pollination: Self-fertile
Best for jams, desserts and heavy cropping
These reliable varieties produce abundant crops over an extended season, making them perfect for preserving, baking and sharing with family.
Black Seedling
A traditional mulberry producing masses of large, sweet black fruit over many weeks. Perfect for eating fresh, making jams or freezing for later use. Grows up to 8–10m.
Harvest: Late spring to early summer
Best for: Fresh eating, jams and desserts
Pollination: Self-fertile
Hicks Fancy
A vigorous, productive variety bearing abundant crops of sweet, elongated black fruit. An excellent choice for gardeners looking for reliable harvests year after year. Grows up to 8m.
Harvest: Late spring to early summer
Best for: Fresh eating, preserving and desserts
Pollination: Self-fertile
Some varieties may sell out quickly due to limited stock. Call us to check availability before making a special visit to the store.
Nut Trees
Almonds
Dwarf Almond (Self-Pollinating)
A naturally compact almond producing delicious homegrown nuts on a tree perfectly suited to smaller gardens. Spectacular pale pink blossom in late winter is followed by reliable crops of sweet almonds. Grows up to 3m.
Harvest: Late summer to autumn
Best for: Homegrown nuts and spring blossom
Pollination: Self-fertile
Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are easy to grow in cool climates and reward gardeners with delicious homegrown nuts each autumn. Plant two or more compatible varieties together for the best crops.
Barcelona
One of the world’s most widely grown hazelnuts, producing large, high-quality nuts with rich flavour. Vigorous, productive and an outstanding choice for home orchards. Grows up to 5m.
Harvest: Late summer to autumn
Best for: Fresh eating and roasting
Pollination: Halls Giant, Wanliss Pride or Turkish Cosford
Halls Giant
A heavy-cropping variety producing large, excellent-quality nuts. Also one of the best pollinators for many other hazelnut varieties. Grows up to 5m.
Harvest: Late summer to autumn
Best for: Home orchards and pollination
Pollination: Barcelona, Wanliss Pride or Turkish Cosford
Turkish Cosford
A productive variety producing medium-sized, richly flavoured nuts with excellent kernel quality. Well suited to cool-climate home orchards. Grows up to 4m.
Harvest: Late summer to autumn
Best for: Fresh eating and roasting
Pollination: Barcelona, Halls Giant or Wanliss Pride
Wanliss Pride
An Australian selection valued for its reliable crops and excellent-quality nuts. Also an excellent pollinator for other hazelnut varieties. Grows up to 4m.
Harvest: Late summer to autumn
Best for: Home orchards
Pollination: Barcelona, Halls Giant or Turkish Cosford
Macadamia (Self-Pollinating)
A handsome evergreen tree with glossy foliage that produces delicious, creamy macadamia nuts. Clusters of delicate cream flowers appear in spring, followed by hard-shelled nuts that ripen through autumn. An attractive feature tree for larger gardens in suitable climates, growing up to 8–12m.
Harvest: Autumn
Best for: Homegrown nuts and evergreen shade
Pollination: Self-fertile
