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small fruit trees nz

Looking to grow your own fresh, delicious fruit but short on garden space? Discover a wonderful selection of small fruit trees NZ gardeners love for balconies, courtyards, patios, and compact backyards. With the right choice of small fruit trees, you can enjoy bumper crops of apples, plums, or even olives in almost any sunny spot. These space-saving varieties are well-suited to New Zealand’s climate and make it easy to start a rewarding home orchard, whether you’re a seasoned grower or a complete beginner.

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.

Buy Plum 'Greengage'

From $295.19

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Fruit Trees

Height: 5.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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.

Buy Plum Omega

From $343.89

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Fruit Trees

Height: 5.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern

Why Choose Small Fruit Trees in NZ?

Small fruit trees are ideal for urban gardeners, renters, and anyone with a cosy garden. They require less space, are easier to maintain and harvest, and many are suitable for growing in pots. Compact trees also allow you to cultivate several different varieties in a single area, extending your harvest season and increasing biodiversity in your garden.

Top Varieties of Small Fruit Trees NZ

Plums

Plum trees thrive throughout New Zealand, and there are excellent compact varieties available. The Plum Omega is a reliable, easy-to-grow tree that produces juicy, dark red fruit in late summer. For something a little different, the Plum 'Greengage' is a heritage favourite, renowned for its sweet and richly flavoured green fruit. Both are excellent options for small gardens and can be maintained with light annual pruning.

Apples

Nothing beats the taste of a homegrown apple, and small-fruiting varieties are perfect for NZ gardens. The Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple) is a disease-resistant cultivar with crisp, juicy fruit ready to pick in mid-to-late season. The Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple) offers a unique flavour and is great for eating fresh or cooking. With small fruit trees NZ gardeners can enjoy freshly picked apples, even from compact spaces.

Olives

For lovers of Mediterranean flavours, the Olive El Greco brings the romance of olive groves to your backyard. This compact tree adapts well to New Zealand’s conditions and is well-suited to growing in large pots or sunny borders. Olives are evergreen, adding beauty year-round in addition to yielding delicious fruit.

Tips for Success with Small Fruit Trees

Choose the right location: Most small fruit trees need at least six hours of full sun.
Good soil matters: Enrich your soil with plenty of compost before planting, and ensure good drainage.
Container growing: Many varieties will thrive in large pots. Use a premium potting mix and fertilise regularly.
Pruning and shaping: Light, regular pruning keeps your tree healthy and encourages more fruit.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially while plants are establishing and during fruit set.

Start Your Small Orchard with Trusted Varieties

Selecting the right small fruit trees NZ can transform any space into a productive patch. Whether you’re drawn to the rich flavour of Plum Omega, the compact reliability of the Apple Liberty (Liberty Apple), or the unique character of Olive El Greco, there’s something suited to every Kiwi garden. Browse our range and get ready to enjoy homegrown goodness, no matter the size of your garden.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.