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.
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
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
