What fruit trees grow well in Otago?

Dunedin has a great fruit growing climate, in fact the types of fruit that we can grow are somewhat limited by the relatively mild summers, rather than the winter cold. In order of reliability the best options are apples, followed by pears, plums, cherries, quinces, peaches, apricots, and figs.

What fruit trees grow well in NZ?

PEARS Pears don’t always immediately jump to mind as a favourite fruit, but the trees are hardy and productive – and the fruit of most varieties will store well through the winter, which is handy….

• APPLES.
• CITRUS.
• FEIJOAS.
• PEARS.
• PLUMS.

What fruit trees grow well in Auckland?

Lime ‘Bearss’ small seedless fruit with deep green thin skin.

What is the cost of an apple tree?

Most trees cost about $25 retail. You need at least two apple trees, so they can pollinate each other. Order your trees in December so that they arrive, bare root and ready to plant, by February. Head out to the backyard to find a spot for your new trees.

How far should I plant fruit trees apart?

Most standard-sized fruit trees need approximately 20 feet by 20 feet of space to grow properly, though standard-sized apple and sweet cherry trees need around 35 by 35 feet of space. Citrus trees only require about 8 feet to grow properly.

When should you plant fruit trees NZ?

Winter is the best time to plant plum trees in New Zealand. The best times to plant are early in the morning or late in the day, so the plants aren’t exposed to the hot sun straight away.

What are the hardiest fruit trees?

The hardiest fruit trees are Apples, Pears, and Plums which survive Zone 3 temperatures (-30 degrees to -40 degrees Fahrenheit). In Zone 4, many varieties of berries, Plums, Persimmons, Cherries, and Apricots do very well.

How many years does it take for an apple tree to grow?

Standard or full-sized trees can grow up to 30 feet tall and can take six years to bear their first fruit. Semi-dwarf and dwarf apple trees can grow from 6 to 20 feet tall and produce full-sized apples in about three years.

How much do fully grown fruit trees cost?

After years of buying trees online, at local nurseries, and from wholesale providers, here’s what I’ve found about common prices of large and fully grown trees. A fully grown tree generally costs between $100 and $500. Specialty trees can cost $500-$1000+ when mature.

Which fruit trees are the easiest to grow?

Top ten easy to grow fruit trees and plants

• Strawberries. Everybody loves the fresh, juicy flavour of sun warmed strawberries picked straight from the garden.
• Raspberries.
• Blueberries.
• Figs.
• Gooseberries.
• Apples.
• Blackberries.
• Honeyberries.

Where to find the best fruit in Central Otago?

Moorpark and Mulberry is renowned for the sweetest, juiciest, tree-ripened fruit Central Otago has to offer. Don’t believe us? Call into our roadside stall in the summer and let us prove it to you.

When to harvest apricot trees in Central Otago?

The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Apricot. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Alexandra in Central Otago. NOTE: We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart… See our Maturity Disclaimer

Where is habitate heritage fruit nursery in Waitati?

We are based in Waitati just north of Dunedin, where we have trialed & selected varieties for over a decade. All of our plants are suited to growing in temperate areas of New Zealand, and are all known to do well in the south of the South Island – we can make recommendations for specific microclimates in this area.

When do cherry trees mature in Central Otago?

The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Cherry. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Alexandra in Central Otago. NOTE: We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart… See our Maturity Disclaimer