How to Grow Fruit Trees - Part 3 : Tree Varieties
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Some examples of what to grow where are:
Apples
Varieties to try: Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Little Rascals, Splendour, Teachers Pet.
Ideal Region: Suited for most parts of New Zealand.
Avocados
Varieties to try: Bacon, Fuerte , Hashimoto Hass (the most common variety and self-fertile), Reed.
Ideal Region: Best in frost-free areas of the North Island (Good shelter and free draining soil are important).
Cherries
Varieties to try: Dawson, Rainier (early to mid season), Lapins (mid season), Stella & Stella Cherry Compact Stella CT (good for smaller spaces and warmer climates).
Ideal Region: Need winter chilling and hot dry summers. Suited to the South Island.
Citrus Fruits
Varieties to try: Bearrs Lime, Cipo Orange, Sweetie (mandarin), Lemon Meyer, Tahitian Lime.
Ideal Region: Suited to warmer parts of the North Island and the northern parts of the South Island. May be grown in colder climates but will need protection. Read our How to Grow Citrus Guide for more varieties and information.
Feijoas
Varieties to try: Apollo, Arhart, Bambina™ (dwarf), Den’s Choice, Gemini, White or Golden Goose, Kakapo, Karamea, Marion Pounamu, Triumph, Unique, and Wikitu.
Ideal Region: Can be grown well in most parts of New Zealand apart from exceptionally cold climates where they will need protection.
Guavas
Cherry varieties (more frost hardy): Red Cherry (makes the finest jelly of any fruit), Yellow Cherry
Tropical varieties (exceptionally frost tender): Red Sensation, The Guava
Ideal Region: Suited to warmer parts of the North Island and the northern part of the South Island.
Kiwifruit
Varieties to try: Hayward (note: limited varieties available to PSA)
Ideal Region: Warmer parts of both North and South Islands.
Stone Fruit
Stonefruit includes peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots, plums etc.
Apricot Varieties: Apricot Garden Annie (dwarf), Moorepark, Sundrop, Trevatt.
Ideal Region: Need winter chilling. Suited to central Otago, Nelson and the Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand.
Nectarine Varieties: Fantasia, Goldmine, Nectarine Flavourzee (Dwarf), Red Gold, Snow Queen.
Ideal Region: Need winter chilling. In warmer climates, opt for low-chill nectarine varieties eg: Garden Delight (dwarf, self-fertile).
Peach Varieties: Bonanza (dwarf), Golden Queen, Honey Babe (dwarf), Spring Crest, Red Haven, Paragon.