An evergreen, compact tree with glossy green leaves, thorns and fragrant creamy-white blossoms. Medium sized, round, golden fruit with thin skin, juicy flesh and are less acidic than other lemons. Ideal feature tree or in a container in Mediterranean style gardens. Grows well in cooler areas. Grow in a sunny position with well drained soil and protection from strong winds. Water regularly during the warmer months especially while fruit is forming. Water container specimens every 3-4 days. Prune in late…
The Kaffir lime is a low, evergreen shrub. Grown mainly for its distinctive lobed leaves. The leaves of the Kaffir Lime are used to flavour many Asian dishes and curries, and is a special ingredient in Thai cooking. The knobbly fruit when ripe has a thick, yellowish green rind with sour flesh which is slightly bitter. The fruit can be sliced and used for cocktails and cool drinks. Kaffir Lim is especially suitable for container growing. Grow in a sunny…
An attractive, small, spreading, evergreen tree with glossy leaves, some thorns and fragrant, creamy-white blossoms. Flavourful, large, round green fruit has thin skin and juicy, almost seedless acidic flesh. Fruit is ready to harvest in winter. Pick before fruit turns yellow. Ideal feature tree or in a container in Mediterranean style gardens. Grow in a sunny position with well drained soil and protection from strong winds. Water regularly during the warmer months especially while fruit is forming. Water container specimens…
Prolific, mid season crops of medium sized, think skinned fruit with sweet, aromatic flesh with few seeds. Emperor is an attractive, small, evergreen tree with glossy green leaves and fragrant creamy white blossoms. Can be used as a container plant in courtyards, feature tree in Mediterranean style gardens, or espaliered along a sunny wall. This fruit is highly nutritious, refreshing and excellent for desserts, snacks and garnishes. A variety with large easily peeled fruit of good flavour and long tree…
A popular Mandarin producing small to medium,orange fruit with sweetly flavoured, juicy, segmented flesh and thin, loose skin in late autumn. Imperial is an attractive, small evergreen tree with green glossy leaves and fragrant creamy white blossoms. Can be used as a container plant in courtyards, feature tree in Mediterranean style gardens, or espaliered along a sunny wall. This fruit is highly nutritious, rich in vitamin C, refreshing and excellent for desserts and snacks. Plant in a sunny position with…
Flavourtop is one of the most popular for taste - large, firm, yellow freestone flesh. Fruit has plenty of red blush, cropping mid season with excellent flavour. Large showy blossoms in spring. Harvest: Mid - Late season Chilling requirement: Medium Fruit : Medium sized, freestone fruit with yellow flesh.
Produces great large fruit, with white flesh, delicious flavour, that is very tender and juicy. Mid season fruiting. Compact form tree that grows approx. 2.5-3m high. Enjoy beautiful spring blossom followed by Nectarines that are smooth skinned and juicy texture. Nectarines can be used for desserts, sauces, cakes, spreads and fruit salad. Full sun position, sheltered from wind. Grows approx. 2.5-3m. Sweet fruit with white flesh with red skin.
A valuable fruit tree bearing large thin skinned, rounded oranges with very few seeds. Ripen June – July. Washington Navel is attractive, with green glossy leaves and fragrant, creamy-white blossoms. Container plant in courtyards, or plant straight in the ground in Mediterranean style gardens. Also great to espaliered along a sunny wall, or as an ornamental tree. Plant in a sunny position with well drained soil and shelter from strong winds. Water during the warmed months, especially when fruit is…
A slow growing, ornamental, medium to tall evergreen fruiting shrub. Produces red and white flowers which develop into sweet fruits in late April. Grows well in full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Prune lightly after fruiting to maintain its shape and promote new growth. Fertilize in spring and autumn. Full Sun to Part Shade position. Grows approx. 3m x 3m. Red and white flowers, with sweet fruits. Can be used as screening if planted close together.
A vigorous fig that bears medium-sized, richly flavoured figs with a sugary taste, brown skin and pinkish-brown flesh. The crop is usually produced over a prolonged period from late summer to late autumn. Eat fresh or dried, or use in jams and preserves. Requires a warm, sunny site in moist, well drained soil. Protect young plants from frost. Water regularly after planting until established. Mulch well. Prune to shape if required. Full sun to part shade position. Mature size of…