best fruit trees
If you’re searching for the best fruit trees for your New Zealand home orchard or garden, you’re in the right place. Growing your own fruit trees not only gives you access to delicious, fresh produce all season long but also adds beauty, shade, and wildlife interest to your backyard. Choosing the right fruit tree for your region, space, and tastes can make all the difference in your harvests for years to come. To help you pick the best fruit trees for your needs, we’ve highlighted top varieties that perform well in New Zealand gardens and included helpful tips on what makes each a stand-out choice.
Plum 'Greengage'
The ‘Greengage’ plum tree is a heritage variety prized for its lovely, green-skinned fruit with golden flesh. Renowned for its rich, honeyed flavour, it’s perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. Growing 3–4 metres tall, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. This deciduous fruit tree requires another variety of plum, such as 'Black Doris' or 'Luisa', planted nearby to produce good fruit yields. Ideal for home orchards, ‘Greengage’ is a reliable and rewarding addition to any New Zealand garden.
From $295.19
Plum Omega
'Omega' Plum Tree is a popular fruiting tree valued for its delicious sweet dark red plums and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. Flowering in spring with attractive white blossoms, it develops flavour packed fruit in late summer. Ideal for home orchards and lifestyle blocks, this variety is productive and easy to grow. It is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting fresh home grown fruit and strong seasonal interest.
From $343.89
