best fruit trees for cold climates
Growing fruit trees in cooler regions of New Zealand may seem challenging, but with the right choices, you can enjoy a lush, productive orchard that withstands frosty winters and late spring chills. Selecting the best fruit trees for cold climates means favouring varieties that are hardy, resilient, and able to produce delicious fruit even after a cold snap. Whether you are establishing a new garden or looking to expand your harvest, there's a range of exceptional trees that thrive where temperatures dip.
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
