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best fruit trees to grow in auckland

Auckland’s mild climate and fertile soils are perfect for growing a diverse range of fruit trees, perfect for home gardeners wanting to fill their backyards with fresh, healthy produce. Whether you have a small urban garden or a spacious section, there’s a variety of fruit trees that will truly thrive in the Auckland region’s unique conditions. Let’s explore some of the best fruit trees to grow in Auckland for year-round harvests and beautiful garden appeal.

Plum 'Greengage' fruit.

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 $340.69

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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 $404.59

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
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Cherry 'Dawson'

'Dawson' Cherry is a productive sweet cherry tree valued for its attractive blossom, reliable crops, and delicious dark red fruit with rich flavour...

From$425.89
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Apricot Sundrop

Apricot 'Sundrop' is a delicious apricot tree valued for its sweet golden fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree...

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Feijoa Apollo fruit cut in half.
Feijoa 'Apollo'

Feijoa 'Apollo' trees produce tasty, medium-sized fruit in late autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but can be...

From$35.81
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Apricot Trevatt

Apricot 'Trevatt' is a popular apricot tree valued for its delicious sweet fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree...

From$404.59
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Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple)

The Wandin Glory apple tree is an interesting variety of apple that bears medium sized fruit in autumn off weeping branches. The fruit are red-green...

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Fig Mrs Williams

Fig Mrs Williams produces fruit with a purple-brown skin and amber-red flesh. The fruit are of large size and produced early season. It grows as a...

From$28.91
Black Doris' plums.
Plum Black Doris

The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms...

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Plum Hawera

Hawera plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit prized for its excellent flavour and reliable yield. Perfect for New Zealand gardens and orchards, these...

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Fig 'French Sugar'

Fig 'French Sugar' is a premium fig variety known for its exceptionally sweet flavour and smooth textured fruit. It performs very well in New Zealand...

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Feijoa Antoinette fruit ready to eat.
Feijoa 'Antoinette'

Feijoa Antoinette produces tasty, medium-sized fruit in autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, though it can be...

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'Sanguine' Peaches cut in half on a table.
Peach 'Sanguine'

Peach 'Sanguine' is a distinctive heritage peach variety prized for its deep red flesh and rich intense flavour. This deciduous fruit tree performs...

From$404.59
Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

From$387.55
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Apple 'Braeburn'

Apple 'Braeburn' is one of New Zealand's most popular apple varieties, renowned for its crisp texture, balanced sweet tart flavour, and excellent...

From$404.59
'Hass' Avocado fruit.
Avocado 'Hass'

Avocado 'Hass' is the world’s most popular avocado variety, prized for its rich, creamy texture and excellent flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...

From$440.80
Luisa' plum tree covered in yellow fruit.
Plum 'Luisa'

The 'Luisa' Plum is a popular variety that produces good yields of large, yellow-skinned fruit, blushed with red. The flesh is firm, yellow, sweet...

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Apple Golden Delicious

'Golden Delicious' Apple is a highly popular apple variety renowned for its sweet flavour, crisp texture, and versatility. The attractive golden...

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Plum Santa Rosa

Plum Santa Rosa produces mid-sized, red-purple fruit with yellow-pink flesh that is sweet, juicy, and highly aromatic. White blossoms adorn the tree...

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Quince Smyrna

Smyrna Quince is a popular fruit tree known for its fragrant, aromatic quinces ideal for cooking, jams, and preserves. This hardy tree thrives in New...

From$270.40
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Plum Billington

Billington plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit that ripens early in the season, making them ideal for New Zealand gardens and orchards. These trees...

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Apple 'Liberty'

'Liberty' Apple is a popular apple variety renowned for its crisp texture, excellent flavour, and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. The...

From$404.59
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Avocado 'Bacon'

Avocado 'Bacon' is a popular variety known for its smooth green skin, medium sized fruit, and mild, buttery flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...

From$440.80
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Pear Beurre Bosc (Beurre Bosc Pear)

The Beurre Bosc Pear tree is grown for its flavoursome, brown skinned fruit which ripen in late summer. These are held amidst the fresh, green...

From$404.59
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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

From$270.40
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Pear Conference

The Conference pear tree is a popular variety due to its delicious fruit which have a yellow skin with a pink blush. These ripen in autumn and are...

From$340.69
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

From$99.29
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Avocado 'Reed' fruit.
Avocado 'Reed'

Avocado 'Reed' is a premium avocado variety known for its large, round fruit with smooth green skin and a creamy, nutty flavour. This vigorous...

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Pear Doyenne du Comice (Comice Pear Tree)

The Comice pear tree (Pyrus communis Doyenne du Comice) is regarded as having the best flavour of all the pear varieties. It bears green skinned...

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Apple 'Granny Smith'

'Granny Smith' Apple is one of the world's most popular apple varieties, valued for its crisp texture, refreshing tart flavour, and excellent keeping...

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Plum 'Greengage'

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Why Grow Fruit Trees in Auckland?

Growing your own fruit trees in Auckland is a rewarding way to enjoy fresh flavours, reduce supermarket bills, and add value and beauty to your property. Auckland’s subtropical climate offers the ideal balance of warmth and rainfall, while the city’s relatively mild winters mean a wide selection of stone and pip fruit trees flourish here without the risk of heavy frosts.

Top Fruit Tree Varieties for Auckland Gardens

Plums

Plums are among the best fruit trees to grow in Auckland, rewarding gardeners with lush spring blossom and abundant summer fruit. For superb flavour and reliable crops, consider planting a Plum Omega. This classic variety is known for its juicy, dark red fruit and excellent disease resistance, making it a favourite in home orchards.

Another outstanding plum for Auckland is the Plum 'Greengage'. Renowned for its traditional, honey-sweet flavour and compact growth habit, ‘Greengage’ is ideal for smaller spaces or for those seeking something a little different in their fruit bowl.

Apples

Apples are a versatile and reliable choice for Auckland backyards. The Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple) is particularly well-suited to our region, offering crisp, sweet-tart fruit perfect for fresh eating or cooking. Its natural disease resistance means less spraying, making it a top choice for spray-free orchardists.

For those who appreciate both flavour and resilience, the Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple) is a standout. Its medium to large fruit has a rich, old-fashioned apple taste, and the tree performs well in Auckland’s gentle climate.

Olives

If you’re looking for something a little Mediterranean, the Olive El Greco is an excellent option. Olives thrive in Auckland’s warm summers and relatively mild winters. ‘El Greco’ is prized for its ornamental foliage as well as its delicious fruit, which is suitable for both oil production and curing at home.

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Start Your Auckland Orchard with the Best Fruit Trees

With so many outstanding options, choosing the best fruit trees to grow in Auckland ensures years of delicious harvests and a flourishing garden. Explore high-quality varieties like Plum Omega, Plum 'Greengage', Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple), Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple), and Olive El Greco to kickstart your fruitful journey.

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