fruit trees to plant now
Looking for fruit trees to plant now? It’s the perfect time to add productive, beautiful trees to your garden or orchard. Whether you’re dreaming of juicy plums, crisp apples, or robust olives, planting fruit trees now sets you up for delicious harvests and a lush outdoor space. Choosing the right fruit trees for your climate and soil can make all the difference. In New Zealand, autumn and early winter are ideal planting periods, as cooler temperatures and seasonal rainfall help roots establish before the summer heat arrives. This guide introduces the best fruit trees to plant now, with expert tips for successful planting and highlights on some top varieties from our nursery.
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, it’s perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. Growing 3–4 metres tall, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. This deciduous fruit tree requires another variety of plum, such as 'Black Doris' or 'Luisa', planted nearby to produce good fruit yields. Ideal for home orchards, ‘Greengage’ is a reliable and rewarding addition to any New Zealand garden.
From $295.19
Plum Omega
'Omega' Plum Tree is a popular fruiting tree valued for its delicious sweet dark red plums and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. Flowering in spring with attractive white blossoms, it develops flavour packed fruit in late summer. Ideal for home orchards and lifestyle blocks, this variety is productive and easy to grow. It is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting fresh home grown fruit and strong seasonal interest.
From $343.89
