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Discover the joy of harvesting your own fresh fruit with container fruit trees for sale at our New Zealand nursery. Whether you have a compact patio, a small garden, or simply want to enjoy homegrown fruit in urban spaces, container fruit trees make it possible for everyone to become a backyard orchardist. We offer a wide range of fruit varieties specially selected for performance in pots, tubs, and planters—so you can savour delicious produce, even when space is limited.

Persimmon 'Fuyu' orange fruit on a table.

Persimmon 'Fuyu'

Persimmon 'Fuyu' is a highly prized deciduous fruit tree that produces crisp, sweet, non astringent fruit with outstanding flavour. Spectacular autumn foliage adds brilliant seasonal colour before the fruit matures, making this tree both ornamental and productive.

From $299.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Nashi 'Nijisseiki'

Nashi 'Nijisseiki' is a classic deciduous fruit tree that produces round, crisp, juicy pears with smooth golden green skin and a refreshing sweet flavour. It is renowned for its reliable cropping and excellent eating quality, making it a superb choice for home orchards and edible gardens throughout New Zealand.

From $340.69

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Pear 'Doyenne du Comice'

Pear 'Doyenne du Comice' is a premium deciduous fruit tree renowned for producing exceptionally sweet, juicy pears with outstanding flavour and a...

From$340.69
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Nashi 'Hosui'

Nashi 'Hosui' is a popular deciduous fruit tree that produces large, juicy pears with crisp, sweet flesh and a refreshing flavour. It crops reliably...

From$340.69
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Pear 'Taylors Gold'

Pear 'Taylors Gold' is a premium deciduous fruit tree renowned for producing sweet juicy golden pears with exceptional flavour and texture. A...

From$404.59
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Cherry 'Compact Stella'

'Compact Stella' Cherry is a compact sweet cherry tree that produces generous crops of large dark red cherries with rich sweet flavour. Its...

From$425.89
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Plum Hawera

The 'Hawera' Plum Tree is a productive deciduous fruit tree grown for its reliable crops of delicious plums and attractive spring blossom. It is well...

From$404.59
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Plum 'Santa Rosa'

The 'Santa Rosa' Plum is a popular deciduous fruit tree renowned for its attractive spring blossom and heavy crops of juicy, sweet flavoured plums...

From$404.59
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Apricot 'Garden Annie'

Apricot 'Garden Annie' is a compact apricot tree prized for its sweet juicy fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree is...

From$404.59
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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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Fig 'Brunswick'

Fig 'Brunswick' is a popular fig variety known for its large, sweet fruit and reliable performance in New Zealand conditions. It produces green to...

From$28.91
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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...

From$404.59
Apricot 'Clutha Gold' orange fruit.
Apricot 'Clutha Gold'

Apricot 'Clutha Gold' produces orange fruit with a slight red blush in summer. The large-sized fruit is firm with an intense flavour. This deciduous...

From$404.59
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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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Quince 'Smyrna'

'Smyrna' Quince is a popular heritage quince variety that produces large fragrant golden fruit with outstanding flavour for cooking, preserving, and...

From$270.40
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Apple 'Fuji'

'Fuji' Apple is a world renowned apple variety prized for its exceptionally sweet flavour, crisp texture, and excellent storage qualities. The...

From$425.89
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Apple 'Wandin Glory'

Apple 'Wandin Glory' is a productive dessert apple grown for its crisp, juicy fruit with a well balanced sweet flavour. The attractive apples ripen...

From$425.89
'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
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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
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Olive 'El Greco'

Olive 'El Greco' is a versatile olive tree known for producing high quality fruit suitable for both oil and table use. This evergreen tree features...

From$34.43
Avocado 'Bacon' fruit on a tree
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$99.95
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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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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
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...

From$340.69
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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...

From$404.59
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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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Olive 'Verdale'

Olive 'Verdale' is a productive olive variety valued for its large fruit, excellent oil quality, and attractive silver green foliage. This evergreen...

From$34.43
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Olive 'Rakino'

Olive 'Rakino' is a hardy olive variety valued for its attractive silver green foliage, productive growth, and suitability to New Zealand conditions...

From$34.43
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...

From$340.69
Feijoa 'Unique' fruit on a tree.
Feijoa 'Unique'

Feijoa 'Unique' is a self-fertile variety highly regarded in New Zealand for its early fruiting and excellent flavour. It produces medium-sized...

From$35.81
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Olive 'Leccino'

Olive 'Leccino' is a popular olive variety valued for its reliable fruit production, attractive silver green foliage, and excellent oil quality. This...

From$270.40
Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree, White Cedar) is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its attractive fern like foliage, fragrant clusters of lilac...

From$387.55
Persimmon 'Fuyu'

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Why Choose Container Fruit Trees?

Container fruit trees are perfect for those with limited space or renters who want the flexibility of portable gardening. Growing fruit trees in containers also allows you to control soil quality, manage water more efficiently, and move your trees to sunnier spots or shelter them from harsh weather. Our range of container fruit trees for sale includes varieties known for their compact growth, disease resistance, and abundant harvests, ensuring a rewarding experience for gardeners of all skill levels.

Popular Varieties for Container Growing

One of our best-sellers is the Plum Omega, a self-fertile variety that thrives in pots and bursts with sweet, richly flavoured plums. Another superb choice is the heritage Plum 'Greengage', loved for its green-gold fruit packed with honeyed sweetness. Apple enthusiasts will appreciate the compact Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple), renowned for its disease resistance and cropped full of crisp, aromatic apples, as well as the charming Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple). For something a little different, try the Olive El Greco, a Mediterranean classic that adapts beautifully to container life, offering silvery foliage and flavourful olives right at your doorstep.

Tips for Successful Container Fruit Tree Gardening

Choosing the right container is essential—opt for sturdy pots with good drainage, at least 40-50cm wide to allow roots room to grow. Use high-quality potting mix, and consider slow-release fertilisers for sustained nutrition. Place your container fruit trees in a sunny location to maximise flowering and fruit production. Regular watering is key, especially during the warmer months, as containers dry out faster than garden beds.

Pruning is simple: just focus on maintaining an open, airy canopy and manage the size to fit your space. Many of our container fruit trees for sale are already pruned for compact growth, making ongoing care easy. With a little attention, your tree will reward you with fruit and beauty year after year.

Buy Container Fruit Trees Online

Browse our full selection of container fruit trees for sale and enjoy the satisfaction of homegrown harvests, no matter how small your space. All our trees are grown locally in New Zealand and handpicked for container performance, offering a variety of flavours and styles to suit every gardener. From juicy plums to crunchy apples and versatile olives, our nursery makes it easy to start your patio orchard today. Order online for delivery across the country and bring fresh fruit closer to home.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

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