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Are you looking for the perfect dwarf fruit trees for sale in New Zealand? Whether you have a compact urban garden, a sunny patio, or want to maximise your home orchard’s crop in limited space, dwarf fruit trees are an ideal solution. These petite yet prolific trees pack flavour, beauty, and convenience into a small footprint, making them hugely popular with Kiwi gardeners. At our nursery, we specialise in top-quality, well-established dwarf fruit trees suited to New Zealand’s diverse growing conditions, so you can enjoy delicious, homegrown fruit even in the smallest spaces.

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.

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.

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...

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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...

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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 Dwarf Fruit Trees?

Dwarf fruit trees boast all the flavour and ornamental value of their standard-sized counterparts, but with a compact growth habit — typically reaching only 2–3 metres at maturity. This means they’re easy to manage, prune, and harvest, and are perfect for containers, courtyards, or espalier training along fences and walls. Dwarf trees start fruiting earlier and are simpler to care for, making them suited to busy gardeners and beginners alike.

Popular Dwarf Varieties Available

We offer a curated selection of classic and unique dwarf fruit trees for sale, carefully chosen for their performance in local gardens. If you love plums, consider the sweet, reliable Plum Omega, renowned for its versatility in fresh eating or preserves. For something truly special, the old-fashioned Plum 'Greengage' delivers melt-in-the-mouth texture and honeyed flavour from a compact tree.

Apple enthusiasts will delight in the robust, disease-resistant Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple) or the richly flavoured Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple), both excellent choices for classic Kiwi home orchards. Looking for something different? The Mediterranean Olive El Greco is a stunning evergreen suitable for coastal gardens or container growing, producing flavourful table olives even where space is tight.

Tips for Planting and Growing Dwarf Fruit Trees

Success with dwarf fruit trees is easy with the right care. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil or a large container with good-quality potting mix. Regular watering, mulching, and an annual feed of well-balanced fertiliser will keep your trees healthy and productive. Because of their manageable size, pruning, netting, and harvesting are a breeze. Remember to select compatible varieties for cross-pollination (especially with apples and plums), which can be as simple as pairing Plum Omega with Plum 'Greengage'.

Shop Dwarf Fruit Trees for Sale in New Zealand

Browse our collection of premium dwarf fruit trees for sale and create a productive, beautiful garden no matter your space. Our team is passionate about helping New Zealand gardeners enjoy homegrown harvests and are always happy to offer advice. With our wide selection, including Plum Omega, Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple), and more, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your garden. Add sweetness and abundance to your home with a dwarf fruit tree perfect for you.


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