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Welcome to our incredible selection of dwarf fruit trees NZ for sale! If you're looking to add a touch of fruitfulness and beauty to your home or garden, dwarf fruit trees are a fantastic option. Perfect for compact spaces, these varieties produce delicious fruits without requiring the extensive land needed for traditional trees. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits of dwarf fruit trees, highlight some popular varieties available for sale, and help you make the best choice for your garden.

Phormium Emerald Gem (Dwarf Green Flax)

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Phormium cookianum Emerald Gem is a dwarf variety of Mountain Flax or Wharariki. It produces emerald-green leaves and grows to 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Phormium Emerald Gem is added to mixed plantings and borders, using in coastal gardens, planted to accentuate water features such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian

Phormium Red Dwarf

Phormium Red Dwarf is a popular NZ native that features striking red-purple leaves. It grows as a tidy clump to about 1 m tall and the same wide. Phormium Red Dwarf is commonly added to mixed plantings, borders, coastal gardens, and is often planted around water features as well as pool and barbecue areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Pittosporum Little Kiwi (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage...

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Apricot Garden Annie

Apricot Garden Annie is a dwarf Apricot variety that is both ornamental and fruit bearing. The medium sized fruit in summer are golden yellow with a...

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Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is a striking perennial valued for its vivid scarlet-red flower spikes and compact growth habit. Ideal for smaller New...

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Pittosporum Frankies Folly (Dwarf Pittosporum Frankies Folly)

Pittosporum Frankies Folly is a dwarf variety that carries glossy, lime green leaves held on short stems as it grows densely to 60 cm tall and the...

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Feijoa 'Anatoki' fruit on a tree.

Feijoa Anatoki

Feijoa 'Anatoki' is an early-season feijoa variety known for its reliable crops and flavourful, aromatic fruit. It’s a vigorous grower with dense...

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Alectryon excelsus tree in a urban park.

Alectryon excelsus (Titoki Tree)

Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as Titoki or NZ Oak, is a NZ native, evergreen tree growing to about 8 m tall and 3 m wide. It carries glossy...

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Apple Golden Delicious & Red Delicious (Double Grafted Apple Trees)

Double grafted apple trees achieve higher yields due to better pollination and also extend the fruiting season. Red Delicious and Golden Delicious...

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Pittosporum Little Gem (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Little Gem' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. Growing...

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Apple Royal Gala & Braeburn (Double Grafted Apple Trees)

Double grafted apple trees achieve higher yields due to better pollination and also extend the fruiting season. Royal Gala and Braeburn are both...

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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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Apple Royal Gala & Granny Smith (Double Grafted Apple Trees)

Double grafted apple trees achieve higher yields due to better pollination and also extend the fruiting season. Royal Gala and Granny Smith are both...

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Feijoa Mammoth

Feijoa 'Mammoth' is a popular, vigorous variety known for producing extra-large, juicy fruit with rich, aromatic flavour. It performs exceptionally...

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Apple Splendour (Splendour Apple)

The Splendour apple tree bears large sized fruit in autumn. The fruit are red with flesh that is crisp, juicy, and very flavoursome, and are great...

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Laurus nobilis (Bay Tree)

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Laurel or Bay Tree, is an evergreen tree that features leaves that are glossy green, aromatic, and somewhat...

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Pittosporum Golf Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. Growing...

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Apple Maypole (Maypole Apple Tree)

The Maypole apple tree is a unique variety of crabapple that grow as an upright, narrow column and bears fruit off that column. The result is a tree...

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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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Laurus nobilis angustifolia (Bay Tree angustifolia)

Laurus nobilis angustifolia is a variety of Laurel grown for its compact growth habit and elegant foliage. This evergreen tree features lush, dark...

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Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple)

The Liberty Apple tree bears medium sized fruit in autumn that are dark red with flesh that is crisp and firm, sweet, but also slightly tart. These...

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Ginkgo Little Weeper (Maidenhair Tree)

Ginkgo Little Weeper, commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is grown for its colourful foliage and weeping growth habit. This deciduous tree has...

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Dracaena draco (Canary Islands Dragon Tree)

Dracaena Draco, commonly known as the Dragon Tree, is a stunning, architectural palm plant perfect for both indoor and outdoor NZ gardens. With its...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Nana (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon japonicus Nana is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and is grown for its fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes are...

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Platanus acerifolia (Plane Tree)

Platanus acerifolia, commonly known as the London Plane Tree, is a large, deciduous tree grown for its foliage, stature, and showy fruits. The...

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Cornus controversa variegata (Wedding Cake Tree)

Cornus controversa variegata, commonly referred to as the Wedding Cake Tree, features tiered branches that bear leaves that are variegated cream and...

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Quercus robur (Oak Tree)

Quercus robur, commonly known as the English Oak tree or Pedunculate Oak, is a large and stately, deciduous tree. This Oak tree typically grows to 25...

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Phormium Pepe (Dwarf Flax)

Phormium Pepe is a smaller variety of Flax that produces narrow and sword-like, bright green leaves. It typically grows to just 45 cm tall and the...

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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree)

Cordyline australis, also known as the Cabbage Tree or tī kōuka, is a hardy and iconic New Zealand native. It features long, sword-like green leaves...

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Acer capillipes (Acer capillipes Tree)

Acer capillipes is a variety of Snake Bark Maple grown for its rich foliage and interesting flowers. The leaves on this deciduous tree emerge pink...

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Agathis australis (Kauri Tree)

Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Phormium Emerald Gem (Dwarf Green Flax)

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Why Choose Dwarf Fruit Trees?

Dwarf fruit trees are designed to grow smaller than their full-sized counterparts, making them ideal for urban living and smaller properties. Their reduced stature not only makes them easier to manage but also allows you to cultivate a variety of fruits without sacrificing space. Many dwarf fruit trees are perfect for containers, which means you can enhance your patio or balcony with edible greenery. Additionally, they are generally easier to prune, harvest, and maintain, providing a rewarding gardening experience even for novices.

Popular Varieties of Dwarf Fruit Trees

When considering dwarf fruit trees NZ for sale, there's a delightful array of options to choose from! Here are some popular varieties that thrive in New Zealand's climate:

Explore our complete range of dwarf fruit trees and find the perfect match for your space!

Caring for Your Dwarf Fruit Trees

To ensure your dwarf fruit trees thrive, a little attention goes a long way. Here are some essential care tips:

Additionally, don’t forget to protect your trees! Using our Tree Guards can safeguard young trees from pests and environmental stressors.

Start Your Mini Orchard Today!

Transform your outdoor space and enjoy homegrown fruits with our extensive selection of dwarf fruit trees NZ for sale. Whether you want to grow delicious apples, juicy figs, or sweet plums, our nursery has you covered. Explore varieties like the Fig French Sugar and Plum Black Doris today and start your journey toward a fruitful garden.

Don't wait—contact us or visit our nursery to discover more about the exciting world of dwarf fruit trees! Add the charm of an edible landscape to your home, and watch your garden flourish.


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