heirloom fruit trees for sale

Why Choose Heirloom Fruit Trees?

Heirloom fruit trees are varieties that have been grown and passed down through generations, often before the rise of commercial nurseries and modern breeding techniques. They’re celebrated for their exceptional taste, diverse uses, and genetic resilience. By choosing heirloom fruit trees for your garden or orchard, you invest in plants that have withstood the test of time—and often resist common pests and diseases more effectively.

These trees deliver more than just nostalgia. Their fruit often has unique textures, tastes, and colours you won’t find in supermarket varieties. Imagine your own supply of aromatic apples, juicy plums, or richly flavoured olives, straight from the tree to your table.

Our Heirloom Fruit Tree Range

We offer a carefully curated selection of heirloom fruit trees for sale, chosen for their proven performance across New Zealand’s climate zones. Among our standout varieties is the Plum Omega, renowned for its rich flavour and suitability for fresh eating, preserving, and baking. Another heritage favourite is the Plum 'Greengage', an old-world variety treasured for its honey-sweet, green fruit.

If you’re seeking apples with history and heart, consider the disease-resistant Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple) or the reliable Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple), both robust additions to home orchards and well-suited to New Zealand conditions. Looking for something a little different? The Olive El Greco brings Mediterranean tradition into your backyard, offering flavourful olives from a heritage cultivar.

Planting and Caring for Your Heirloom Fruit Trees

Growing heirloom fruit trees in New Zealand is both rewarding and straightforward. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot for planting, and ensure trees have room to mature. Heirloom varieties often have lower maintenance needs but will thrive with regular mulching, occasional feeding, and seasonal pruning to encourage healthy growth and abundant fruiting.

Our fruit trees are grafted onto reliable rootstocks, ensuring they establish quickly and begin fruiting within a few years. Each variety we offer comes with expert planting advice to help you get the best results, whether you’re cultivating a mini orchard or slotting a special tree into your garden.

Start Your Heirloom Orchard

Bringing heritage flavours and fascinating stories into your own backyard is easy with our selection of heirloom fruit trees for sale. Explore favourite varieties like Plum Omega, Plum 'Greengage', Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple), Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple), or add something unique with Olive El Greco. With every tree you plant, you’re preserving the legacy of time-honoured cultivars—while enjoying exceptional seasonal harvests for years to come.