climbing plant fruit
If you’re searching for climbing plant fruit to grow in your New Zealand garden, you’re in for a treat. Climbing fruiting plants add vertical dimension to your landscape while producing delicious harvests – all with a minimal footprint. Ideal for walls, fences, pergolas or trellises, these plants are as ornamental as they are fruitful, offering vibrant blossoms, lush foliage, and enticing edible crops. Whether you're interested in subtropical flavours or classic vineyard favourites, there’s a climbing plant fruit to suit every home garden. Below, explore popular varieties, growing tips, and inspiration for creating your own fruitful vertical oasis.
Passiflora edulis
Passiflora edulis, commonly known as Passion Fruit, is a vigorous climbing vine admired for its exotic flowers and delicious fruit. In NZ gardens, it is widely grown for its round purple fruit, filled with sweet tangy pulp that is perfect for eating fresh or using in desserts and drinks. With its lush foliage and ornamental flowers, Passion Fruit provides both beauty and productivity. It is an ideal plant for home gardeners who want to enjoy fresh tropical fruit in their backyard.
From $25.58
Selenicereus undatus
Selenicereus undatus (White Dragon Fruit) is a highly rewarding climbing cactus grown for its large, sweet, white fleshed fruit and impressive tropical appearance. This fast growing variety thrives in warm parts of New Zealand, producing spectacular night blooming flowers followed by delicious fruit. Its striking trailing stems make it ideal for growing on trellises, pergolas, and poles. This variety is perfect for gardeners seeking an exotic, productive, and visually impressive fruiting plant.
From $28.96
