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Temperate FruitsPecan - Cherokee (A) SP
One of the most prolific varieties known. Suited to high density planting. Medium sized nut. Very easily shelled and precocious variety that crops well without cross pollination. Ideal back yard variety.
Pecan - Cape Fear (A) SP
A medium sized nut that is easy to shell and has a high kernel percentage. A light coloured nut of excellent quality.
Macadamia - Bush Nut
Native macadamia nut to northern NSW. More cold hardy than Macadamia integrifolia, prickly leaf, pink new growth. Endangered in its native habit
Blueberry - Legacy
Vigorous, upright, high yielding and very consistent bearer of medium-sized fruit with a very superior flavor and sweetness. Rated as one of the highest flavor blueberries. The quality of the fruit is superior to many cultivars and has long storage time of around 8 days if kept refrigerated. The fresh market is recommended due to the high quality of the fruit flavor. A mid season, medium chill variety that extends the blueberry season! Well suited to most regions of NSW.
Nashi Pear - Shinseiki
Round, medium to large, yellow fruit. Crisp creamy white flesh; mild, sweet flavour. Tastes best when tree ripened. Hangs on the tree in good condition for 4 - 6 weeks. Vigorous and spreading. Self-pollinating with a lower chill requirement than most.
Chestnut - Reilly
The Reilly originates from a planting made early this century on the Alstonville Plateau. A low chill variety that bears prolifically in Feb/March. Fair nut and keeping qualities.
Pecan - Shoshonii (B) SP
A precocious and heavy cropping variety in subtropical areas. Good quality medium to large oval nuts with a thin shell. A vigorous tree with an upright habit that makes an excellent backyard tree. Suited to high density plantings.
Pine Nut
An attractive large pine tree that bears cones of edible nuts considered a delicacy. Trees can be expected to start producing cones from about year 6. Each cone holds about 50 nuts and 100 kg of cones holds about 20 kg of nuts. Grows best in dry cold areas.
Nashi Pear - Hosui
A very large, juicy, sweet, low acid, bronze-skinned pear that is one of the most popular varieties. Hosui is partially self-pollinating however will benefit from cross pollination with Kosui.
Pecan - Desirable (A) SP
A - SP - Proven variety that produces a large nut with a thick shell. The meaty kernel is of very good quality. Light producer in early years with good production by year 12 when it becomes a prolific and consistent bearer.
Pomegranate - Rosavaya
A winner on flavour, even if not the most elegant fruit. Galusha Rosavaya fruit tends to be slightly elongated, pink and angular - but the arils are large and the flavour is exceptional.
Blueberry - Brightwell
Vigorous, upright plant, which produces outstanding yields of medium-sized fruit. Rabbiteyes are hardy and well suited to the subtropics. It ripens early to midseason.
Pecan - Cheyenne (A)
A medium sized nut with attractive shell. Nuts are loose in the shell. Excellent flavour. Well adapted to mechanical shelling. Good for high density plantings.
Blueberry - Powderblue
One of the toughest blueberry varieties. It is a late season variety that may be planted with Tifblue for good cross-pollination. It can be mechanically harvested for fresh fruit, and the fruit has a very attractive pale blue colour, is medium in firmness and medium in size.
Pecan - Kiowa (B)
A medium to large nut that is very similar in appearance to the Desirable. The shell is medium to soft. Good quality, late maturing.
Loquat - Nagasakiwase
The best Japanese variety so far, it has tough skin, deep orange flesh, high flesh/seed ratio and very sweet flavour. Earliest variety to ripen. Thinning fruit will enhance fruit size.
Cherimoya - White
Cherimoya is a very heavy cropper of large fruit with juicy flesh that can be a little gritty just below the skin. The unique flavours suggests a hint of mango-papaya. A pleasure to eat due to its low seed count. A commercial favourite in California.
Hardy Kiwifruit - 74-49F femaleRelated to the Chinese Gooseberry it differs in fruit and hardiness. The fruit are generally green, fuzzless, and the size of grapes. Cut open, they look much like regular kiwifruit with its small black seeds.
Pecan - Mohawk (B) SP
Large nuts similar to Mahan. Thin shell of attractive appearance. Kernel can exceed 60% of weight of the entire nut. Separates easily from shell; high quality, matures early. Vigorous and hardy tree, prolific bearer.
Pomegranate - Wonderful (MT)
A large, deep purple-red fruit. Flesh is deep crimson in colour, juicy and of a delicious vinous flavour. Seeds not very hard. Good for juicing and eating out of hand. Plant is vigorous and productive. Best commercial variety in California.
Pomegranate - Wonderful
A large, deep purple-red fruit. Flesh is deep crimson in colour, juicy and of a delicious vinous flavour. Seeds not very hard. Good for juicing and eating out of hand. Plant is vigorous and productive. Best commercial variety in California.
Loquat - Seedling Nagasakiwase (MT)
Seedling of the popular nagasakiwase variety. Quick growing, bearing after 4-5years.
Plum - Mariposa
A Japanese blood plum with dark red flesh and large fruit if thinned. The flavour is excellent, the skin glossy red and it has a egg shaped fruit. Will crop over a wide range of climates. Pollinator Satsuma
Japanese Raisin
A hardy deciduous tree that is known for its edible flower stalks which swell up and taste like raisins. Attractive quick growing ornamental shade tree that will grow in subtropical to temperate climates. Fruit matures in Autumn.
Medjool Date Seedling
Seedling of the well known Californean Medjool variety. Beautiful ornamental tree with the added advantage of delicous dates. Male or female plants so plant more than one. Require a long hot dry summer
Dwarf Peach - Standard
White flesh peach maturing late Xmas. Very attractive pink flowers in July. Ideal for a pot specimen. Grafted on peach stock 60cm high.
Grape - Pink Iona
Sweet variety with pinkish skin and high resistance to downy mildew. Very hardy and well suited to coastal conditions. Good back yard variety with no spraying needed, quality average.
Loquat - Bessell Brown
Large to very large fruit with large seed. Thick, orange skin resistant to bruising with firm white flesh. Pleasant mild flavour
Feijoa - Apollo
Medium to large, oval fruit. Flavor very pleasant, quality excellent. Ripens mid to late-season. The tree is upright, spreading, tall, vigorous and productive. Feijoa is also referred to as pineapple guava, which are very ornamental with attractive red flowers in spring.
Grape - Golden Muscat
Large round-oval fruit with golden-yellow skin and a very juicy flesh. A sweet, aromatic slight muscat flavour. Excellent quality.
Chestnut - seedling
This European chestnut produces large sweet nuts, the kind found sold in fruit markets. Seedlings are relatively quick to bear and are generally more hardy and quick growing than Grafted trees.
Feijoa
A very ornamental small bushy tree bearing egg shaped green skinned fruit that have a pleasant flavour. The scarlet flowers in spring are very showy and are sweet and edible.
Mulberry - Hicks Fancy
Long red berries, maturing from Late November onwards. When fully ripe the fruit is very sweet and juicy with an unusual slightly acid taste. This is a smaller tree with very good crops. Annual pruning is required as fruit is produced on new seasons growth.
Pecan - Pawnee (A) SP
A precocious producer of large (50 to 60 per lb), thin shelled nuts of high quality. This new cultivar is thought to have a high yield potential, and early nut maturity should contribute to regular bearing capability
Pecan - Apache (B)
Vigorous tree producing a large smooth nut with thin shell. Good cracking quality. Heavy yielding. Excellent rootstock tree. Requires cross pollination with a A group selection.
Hazelnut - Ennis
Jumbo Nut, high yielding. Preferred variety for all markets. It requires cross pollination with the Halls Giant. The tree is moderately vigorous and has few suckers and is an abundant cropper. The shell is moderately firm and light brown with pronounced darker-colored stripes. Nuts are large and attractive, averaging 4.2 g, and have a kernel percentage of 48%.
Nashi Pear - Nijiseiki
A heavy bearing spreading variety. Medium sized round fruit of excellent eating quality with yellowish green clear skin and moderate sugar content. This variety appears to set fruit without pollination however the fruit is smaller.
Guava - Mexican Cream
Medium round fruit 50mm diameter. Skin light: yellow, slightly blushed with red. Flesh creamy white, thick, very sweet, fine-textured, excellent for dessert. Seed cavity small with relatively soft seeds. Tree upright.
Kiwifruit - Male
Preferred Male Kiwifruit pollinator. A non-fruiting, all purpose male used as a pollinator for female vines. 1 male per 8 females. Is also used as a pollinator for A. arguta (hardy kiwi).
Plum - Satsuma
Red to purple flesh with a freestone. The flavour is good, the growth vigorous and its bears particularly well, in fact to get large fruits it may require thinning. The firm juicy flesh has a sweet spicy flavour. Self pollinating. 350 - 400 hours chill. Bears November to early December.
Pecan - Mahan (B)
Also known as the Lismore nut. Very large, long nut with a thin shell that may be poorly filled on older trees. A vigorous tree and prolific bearer.
Dwarf Apple - Pink Lady
An Australian selection named for her attractive pink blush over a yellow undertone. Her true pink coloring, crisp crunch and smooth texture assure the ultimate in dessert quality eating apples. Performs best in cooler regions.
Pomegranate - Elcite
Large yellow skinned variety of Spanish origin, soft seeds. Not as attractive as the Wonderful but has a pleasant sweet flavour. The red juice surrounding the seed is highly prized for its antioxidant properties.
Cherimoya - Seedling
Similar to a custard apple, but more juicy with a hint of pineapple and more cold tolerant. Cherimoya fruits are regarded as one of the most delicious fruits known to mankind.
Dwarf Apple - Granny Smith
The Dwarf Granny Smith apple tree has a tart-tangy, crisp flavour and bright green skin. One of the best apples for eating out of hand and a very good cooking apple because of its ability to retain flavour.
Cherimoya - Sofia
A prolific fruiting selection with white flesh that is sweet and rich with a smooth, custardy vanilla flavour. Has performed exceedingly well in Adelaide SA. Originating in Quito, Ecuador.
Berry - Youngberry
Vigorous, trailing bramble with sweet, juicy, black-purple berries in Summer.
Nashi Pear - Kosui
Small, flat, bronze russet, early maturing, high quality sweet fruit. Nashi's combine the crunchiness of an apple and the sweetness of a pear.
Feijoa - Duffy
Australian selection from Victoria, excellent size up to 200gm. Very pleasant
Feijoa - Unique
This is a self fertile cultivar from New Zealand. It a small productive, vigorous tree growing to about 2.5m making it ideal for smaller back yards. Flesh is smooth and of good flavour, fruits are early to ripen. Performs well in cooler areas.
Babaco (MT)
An attractive torpedo shaped fruit with effervescent flesh. The texture of the golden fruit is light and refreshing. The slightly acid flavour has a hint of strawberry, pineapple and pawpaw and can be made into a tasty thirst quenching drink.
Nashi Pear - China
Pecan - Tejas (B) SP
B - SP - An outstanding all round variety. High kernel quality, extremely easy to shell. A good pollen producer and small to medium nut size. Ideally suited to commercial or backyard planting as it holds its green foliage until late in the season.
Guava Yellow Cherry
This is the mildest and probably the sweetest guava of all. Fruits are 3cm in diameter yellow skinned with a sweet, aromatic, creamy flesh and numerous small seeds. Begins bearing when less than 1 meter high. Prolific bearer.
Macadamia - A4
A very precocious tree that can produce commercial yields in three years. A medium spreading tree with an open canopy. Mid season fall. Susceptible to stress from high temperatures, performs well in NSW and cooler regions. Needs extra fertilizer to compensate for its early cropping ability. Can be susceptible to wind damage.
Kiwifruit - Male Chieftain
A higher chill male, it is the preferred pollinater for the Hayward Kramer
Feijoa - Large Oval
Large Oval - A sweet fruit and as the name suggests of oval shape and good size. Good quality. Self-fertile but will produce heavier crops when cross-pollinated.
Passionfruit - Black
An attractive and hardy black passionfruit grown from seed of the popular Misty Gem variety. The juicy orange flesh has a sweet aromatic flavour. Will tolerate light frosts.
Berry - Boysenberry
Juicy, tart, wine-red to almost black fruit with a dust-like coating and distinctive aroma. They are delicious eaten fresh or are used in pies & jams. One of the better performing trailing berries in the subtropics. Thorny
Sugar Maple
Spectacular red, yellow or orange autumn foliage. Prefers rich moist, well-drained soil in a protected, shady position with full sun when mature. This tree is the principal source of maple sugar.
Chestnut - April Gold
An early variety from the Dandenong ranges in VIC. Originally of European origin it produces extra large dark coloured nuts. Upright habit, free falling nuts.
Kiwifruit Sweetie (Female)
A very low chill kiwifruit selected by Daleys from a seedling commercial golden kiwifruit. Small to medium sized sweet yellow/green flesh. Vigorous and hardy. Well suited to the subtropics
Pear - WilliamsOften called 'Bartlett'. Medium to large in size and very juicy with a sweet flavour. Pale green at picking, ripening to a clear attractive yellow, sometimes with a slight blush. Used for fresh fruit, juice, stewing, preserving and drying. Early season maturity. Pollinated by 'Beurre Bosc' or 'Nijisseiki' nashi. Partially self-fertile. High chill, requires a cold winter for fruiting.
Chestnut - Emerald Gem
From Emerald Lake in the Dandenong region. It is a beautiful spreading tree that is almost weeping in habit. Very prolific, tends to bear heavily which greatly influences nut size. A distinctive orange-tan coloured nut without stripes. Evidence of Asian parentage.
Kiwifruit - Waynes
Selection from a Chinese variety found in a local market. Parent fruit had touches of red radiating from seed. Fruit large, hairless and sweet, low acidity. Still need a few more years to evaluate. Very low chill. Looks promising for warmer subtropical areas as a backyard variety.
Sugar Maple (MT)
Spectacular red, yellow or orange autumn foliage. Prefers rich moist, well-drained soil in a protected, shady position with full sun when mature. This tree is the principal source of maple sugar.
Passionfruit - Supersweet 96A
Grafted Pink Skinned passionfruit cropping most of the year. Large with sweet juicy pulp grafted onto Fusarium resistant rootstock. "This variety is owned by APIA and cannot be propagated without permission"
White Sapote - Seedling
A hardy fast growing fruit tree producing an abundant crop of fruit that taste like a creamy pear and banana combined.
White Sapote - Kampong
A self pollinating selection with a compact form and thicker skinned fruits than normal. It is the preferred selection of a rare fruit grower in Bundaberg
Plum - Sugar
Extremely sweet, yellow fleshed fruit with red to dark red skin. Heavy and regular bearer of small fruit, long-oval in shape. Excellent for drying and jam making. Mid- to late season maturity. High chill, needs a cold winter.
Quince Tree - Smyrna
A Turkish variety with extremely large fruit, light yellow flesh and bright yellow skin. It can be grown as an attractive tree (or multi-stemmed shrub) and has dark green foliage and a very showy bloom.
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non-gritty flavour. Has proven to be a good commercial variety. Feijoas are highly ornamental with beautiful red flowers followed by delicious autumn fruit.
Very low chill selection that has acclimatised to the subtropical areas of northern NSW. Used as a cooking pear as the fruit dosnt go soft on ripening. Self pollinating.