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Imagine picking fresh fruit right from your own backyard or balcony, even when space is limited. Our range of miniature fruit trees for sale is perfect for urban gardens, small yards, and patio containers. These compact fruiting varieties offer delicious harvests without sacrificing valuable room, making them ideal for anyone wanting to maximize their garden’s potential. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, our miniature fruit trees bring beauty, taste, and practicality to New Zealand home gardens.

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Daphniphyllum macropodum

Daphniphyllum macropodum is a truly impressive evergreen tree. The young growth in spring resembles masses of miniature Cycads and has red hues. Older foliage sits as a rosette with a downward arch and is dark green. The combination of old and new foliage produces quite a dramatic display and affords the tree a lush appearance. Clusters of small, cream flowers in spring result in purple berries in autumn. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of moderate frost once established. This evergreen is typically grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a courtyard garden, included in a tropical garden, or planted around outdoor living areas.

From $366.25

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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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. Large clusters of cream-white flowers are produced in spring which result in masses of bright red-orange berries which can remain on the tree into winter. It bears lush, lime green foliage which develops light orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 7 m tall and 5 m wide. Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used in avenue plantings, or included in a cottage garden.

From $387.55

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 7.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Feijoa sellowiana fruit on a tree.
Feijoa sellowiana

Feijoa sellowiana, commonly known as Brazilian Guava or Pineapple Guava, is one of the original Feijoa varieties from which many new varieties have...

From$35.81
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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

From$270.40
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$99.29
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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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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...

From$404.59
Feijoa White Goose fruit cut in half.
Feijoa 'White Goose'

Feijoa 'White Goose' is an early-maturing variety that produces high yields of large fruit. The fruit has a semi-smooth, light green skin and flesh...

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Fig 'French Sugar'

Fig 'French Sugar' is a premium fig variety known for its exceptionally sweet flavour and smooth textured fruit. It performs very well in New Zealand...

From$136.04
Plum 'Greengage' fruit.
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...

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Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Cherry 'Dawson'

'Dawson' Cherry is a productive sweet cherry tree valued for its attractive blossom, reliable crops, and delicious dark red fruit with rich flavour...

From$425.89
'Sanguine' Peaches cut in half on a table.
Peach 'Sanguine'

Peach 'Sanguine' is a distinctive heritage peach variety prized for its deep red flesh and rich intense flavour. This deciduous fruit tree performs...

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Plum Santa Rosa

Plum Santa Rosa produces mid-sized, red-purple fruit with yellow-pink flesh that is sweet, juicy, and highly aromatic. White blossoms adorn the tree...

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Fig 'Brunswick'

Fig Brunswick is a popular fig variety known for its large, sweet fruit and reliable performance in New Zealand conditions. It produces green to...

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Apple 'Liberty'

'Liberty' Apple is a popular apple variety renowned for its crisp texture, excellent flavour, and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. The...

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'Hass' Avocado fruit.
Avocado 'Hass'

Avocado 'Hass' is the world’s most popular avocado variety, prized for its rich, creamy texture and excellent flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...

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Plum Hawera

Hawera plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit prized for its excellent flavour and reliable yield. Perfect for New Zealand gardens and orchards, these...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

From$515.35
Feijoa 'Unique' fruit on a tree.
Feijoa 'Unique'

Feijoa 'Unique' is a self-fertile variety highly regarded in New Zealand for its early fruiting and excellent flavour. It produces medium-sized...

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Apple 'Braeburn'

Apple 'Braeburn' is one of New Zealand's most popular apple varieties, renowned for its crisp texture, balanced sweet tart flavour, and excellent...

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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).
Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

From$313.00
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Plum Billington

Billington plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit that ripens early in the season, making them ideal for New Zealand gardens and orchards. These trees...

From$425.89
Black Doris' plums.
Plum Black Doris

The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms...

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Luisa' plum tree covered in yellow fruit.
Plum 'Luisa'

The 'Luisa' Plum is a popular variety that produces good yields of large, yellow-skinned fruit, blushed with red. The flesh is firm, yellow, sweet...

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Apple Golden Delicious

'Golden Delicious' Apple is a highly popular apple variety renowned for its sweet flavour, crisp texture, and versatility. The attractive golden...

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Fig Mrs Williams

Fig Mrs Williams produces fruit with a purple-brown skin and amber-red flesh. The fruit are of large size and produced early season. It grows as a...

From$28.91
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Avocado 'Bacon'

Avocado 'Bacon' is a popular variety known for its smooth green skin, medium sized fruit, and mild, buttery flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...

From$440.80
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Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple)

The Wandin Glory apple tree is an interesting variety of apple that bears medium sized fruit in autumn off weeping branches. The fruit are red-green...

From$425.89
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Apricot Trevatt

Apricot 'Trevatt' is a popular apricot tree valued for its delicious sweet fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree...

From$404.59
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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

Fruiting plants respond well to fruit tree fertiliser with better quality produce, higher yields, and a much healthier and brighter looking plant...

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Daphniphyllum macropodum

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Why Choose Miniature Fruit Trees?

Miniature fruit trees, sometimes known as dwarf fruit trees, deliver the same delectable fruit as their full-sized counterparts—just with a much smaller footprint. These trees rarely grow above two metres tall, so they’re easy to manage and harvest. If you’re short on space or want to enjoy fruit production in pots, raised beds, or as part of an edible landscape, miniature fruit trees are the answer.

They’re also low-maintenance, requiring less pruning and making it easy to protect fruit from pests and birds. Plus, many varieties burst into colourful spring blossoms, adding ornamental beauty before fruiting begins. Want to increase biodiversity? Pair your miniature fruit trees with attractive specimen trees like Daphniphyllum macropodum or Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ) for visual interest and ecological benefits.

Popular Miniature Fruit Trees in NZ

Our selection of miniature fruit trees for sale covers many favourite varieties. Love apples? Choose from classics like Apple Granny Smith (Granny Smith Apple), prized for its crisp, tart flavour, or Apple Golden Delicious (Golden Delicious), known for mellow sweetness and excellent eating.

Fancy Mediterranean flair? The compact Olive Koroneiki is perfect for producing small, flavourful olives and is well suited to NZ climates. These varieties thrive in containers and will transform your small space into a productive haven.

All our miniature fruit trees are carefully selected for their suitability to New Zealand conditions. They’re grafted onto dwarfing rootstocks, ensuring easy management and reliable yields. Whether you’re after apples, olives, or something decorative, you’ll find just what you need for your space-saving edible garden.

Growing and Caring for Miniature Fruit Trees

Growing miniature fruit trees couldn’t be easier. Plant them in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, or use large containers filled with quality potting mix. Regular watering, annual feeding, and light pruning keep your trees flourishing.

If you want to diversify your garden, plant alongside specimen trees like Daphniphyllum macropodum, which brings lush evergreen foliage, or Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ), famed for vibrant autumn berries and wildlife-friendly habitat.

Miniature fruit trees are a smart, sustainable choice for modern Kiwi gardeners. Browse our miniature fruit trees for sale today and start enjoying fresh fruit, even in the smallest space.

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