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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.

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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. Growing to approximately 60 cm in height and 70 cm in width, it's an excellent choice for low hedging, borders, or container planting. This hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates coastal conditions, wind, and light frost, making it versatile for various garden settings.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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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...

From$376.65
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Phormium Emerald Gem (Dwarf Green Flax)

Phormium 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...

From$17.55
Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.

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...

From$19.44
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$93.54
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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...

From$103.08
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Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter (NZ Daphne)

Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter, commonly known as the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage...

From$24.05
Alectryon excelsus tree in a urban park.

Alectryon excelsus (Titoki Tree)

Titoki is a native New Zealand evergreen tree prized for its glossy, dark green leaves and bright red fruit. It adds year-round interest and is ideal...

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Red Delicious apples.

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...

From$416.76
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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...

From$22.04
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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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Griselinia Broadway Mint hedge with lush, green foliage.

Griselinia Broadway Mint (NZ Broadleaf)

Griselinia Broadway Mint, commonly known as NZ Broadleaf, is a fast-growing, evergreen New Zealand native shrub prized for its dense, glossy...

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Laurus nobilis foliage and flowers.

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...

From$38.94
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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...

From$24.64
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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...

From$409.55
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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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Fuchsia arborescens tree with pink flowers and lush green foliage.

Fuchsia arborescens (Tree Fuchsia)

Fuchsia arborescens is an evergreen shrub favoured for its pretty flowers, which are produced almost year-round. Large and showy clusters of...

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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...

From$10.34
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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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Cyperus papyrus Nana (Dwarf Papyrus)

Cyperus papyrus Nana, the Dwarf Papyrus, is a perennial grass with bright green leaves and distinctive umbrella-like flower sprays in summer. Growing...

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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...

From$17.55
A large cabbage tree growing on a ridge.

Cabbage Tree

The Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis) is a hardy, iconic New Zealand native known for its tall trunk and spiky, palm-like leaves. It grows up to 20...

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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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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 Red Dwarf

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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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