My Edible Fruit Trees: Pin QLD

Lychee - Kwai May Pink (B3) (Grafted) ^10/10

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This lychee is doing awesome in the ground.

Turns out they like slightly acidic soil, so it's been planted next to our blueberry hedge to take advantage of the work already done to acidify that area. It suffered shock and stress when we first planted it, lost all its leaves and appeared dormant over Christmas, however it's green, leafy, happy and thriving now.

Still too little t produce, but it attempted to fruit last year (kept our local bees happy!) but dropped all its fruit. Maybe this year or next year we will get a harvest but, even if not, patience is key. 

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 6 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Federation Daisy - Summit Red, White and Pink

Dwarf Avocado - Pinkerton (A) (Grafted)

Comments: -

Plant arrived in in Feb 2020 in great condition with soil still damp. Will plant this into a pot after 1-2 weeks outside and provide updates.

May 2020 - No growth or changes in tree until the leaves all started slowly dropping in April - I think I wasn't watering enough out of fear of root rot. However new buds formed as the last leaves were coming off and there is now new growth. We will see how it copes with winter in Toowoomba - may have to bring it inside on cool nights. There has already been a night of 5 degs - I'm wondering whether some of the new buds have been damaged (turned grey).

Winter 2020 - Brought to Brisbane out of fear of Toowoomba winter causing damage. Unfortunately a possum stripped the plant of every leaf!

Autumn 2021 - has rebounded well since possum attack. Had a scare when repotted into 45L planter bag from 30cm plastic pot. Noticed fungus gnats buzzing around soil. Turns out the planter bags drain poorly when positioned directly on concrete/soil. Once pot feet (improvised short sections of PVC pipe) were added, problem was solved. 

September 2021 - Currently in 45L planter bag. Survived Toowoomba winter outside in pot with minimal leaf loss (under shade cloth so no frost could settle). Currently having flush of new growth. 

Planted: 2020

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Dwarf Avocado - Pinkerton (A) (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

I have 7 varieties of Avocados & so far the Pinkerton is the most consistant tree when it come's  to fruitinf,.  Small fruit developing Nov09

Sept 2010 - In FULL flower

11/12/10 sml fruits growing fast (sml feijoa size). Scions are ready NOW. 

24/12/12 Fruits 3/4 size - We've had plenty of rain

Planted: 1997

Height 2 metres

First Fruited: 2005 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Organic Status:Organic

Comments

Hi I was wondering if you would please sell me some scions for avocados? I have bacon and feurte already. I would appreciate any variety you have or can spare. I Can send you some of my fruit tree cuttings too if you like.

Stone Pine grafted (Grafted)

Comments: -

1st photo taken 2009

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Plum - Yarrahapinni Blood (Cutting)

Comments: -

Photo taken 2009 -No rain Nov-Jan

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Wax Jambu - Pink (Seedling) ^9/10

Comments: -

In full flower Nov09. Hardy tree requiring  low maintenance

1/12/10 - poor flowering and not many fruits.  Interesting as 2010 has been a good rainfall year.  Also had the most overcast (bleak) weather pattern.

Fruiting Months January

Planted: 1997

Height 2.5 metres

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control:

so far, no pests

Organic Status:Organic

Stone Pine ^9/10

Comments: -

Planted 2 seedlings on small block 111

Planted: 2000

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Summer

When I Fertilise: Never

Organic Status:Organic

Crepe Myrtle Nana Pink

Planted: 2020

Pineapple - F180 (Cutting) ^10/10

Comments: -

Great tasting fruit, minimal water usage, minimal sprays, super easy to grow

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April

Planted: 2006

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 120

Fruit Harvest: 25 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2008 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

Custard Apple - Pinks Mammoth (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

fast fruiting and hardy tree, great taste as well.

Fruiting Months May, June, July

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 8 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2008 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control:

fruit fly netting

Organic Status:Organic

Custard Apple - Pinks Mammoth (Grafted)

Comments: - Planted by my grandfather in 1960s. Quality of fruit far superior than African Pride. 

Fruiting Months April, May, June, July

Planted: 1962

Height 12 metres

Qty: 22

Fruit Harvest: 100 kilograms per Year

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Never

Organic Status:Organic

Dwarf Avocado - Pinkerton (A) (Grafted) ^5/10

Planted: 2009

Height 2 metres

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Warrigal Greens - Native Spinach

Cherry - Lapins

Dwarf Avocado - Pinkerton (A) ^10/10

Comments: -

Flowered in the first year of planting. Grafted dwarf pinkerton bought here at Daleys.

I love it because I love Avocado's :) This variety is thriving in my garden coastal area of Southeast Qld. I planted it on top on the ground,  before I did plant it I put gypsum and  heaps of organic matter into the soil below. I sat the plant on top of the soil and used  two bags of high quality organic garden mix, around and under the plant. I placed the avocado between two golden cane palms to help shade it from the fierce summer heat. Normal weekly watering, sometimes I make it two weeks before watering depends on the weather. It's been care free and it's just doing it's thing - growing nicely..........

Update - Saturday 11 and sunday 12/02/2017 was very hot 40. The next two days 13/14 -02 -2017 hot blowy winds. The 13/02/2017 it rained about 3 mm at night. The plant is really floppy at the top and droopy now. I have seen this before when the tree is stressed out. I usually leave it and it comes good, will see this time. I am currently using a cane to straighten the top of the floppy portion, will see how it goes (the plant is surrounded by stakes and secure). The colour of the plant is dark green and healthy- apart from the precious thing being stressed. It's in shade but the wind and heat is taking it's toll (still blowing hard) for now, soil is wet but not overly so. Will update. Avocado feeling not so stressed today 15/02/2017 and has started to straighten up, winds slowed heat reduced, haven't watered. It has put on a great growing spurt since been plant bit over six months ago - near seven foot tall now. Trunk skining compared to height - stakes needed else will fall at this stage. Fertilised recently with 10-10-10 osmocote bought from US. You probably won't find 10-10-10 in Aus.

Fruiting Months April and May

Planted: 2016

Height 7 Feet

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Seasol, Nitrosol liquid, Osmocote 10-10-10

Pest Control: Pest control -me. Go out and check. Any leaf with a fungus look  or not looking healthy I cut. Inspection 2 weekly. I have used Eco - oil when required.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Plum Pine (Seedling) ^4/10

Comments: - for its fruit

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control: none

Organic Status:Organic

Question: how long till it fruits, I have the dwarf variety

pink lime berry (Seedling) ^5/10

Comments: - th berries taste like citrus and are very yummy, the berries grow in the corners of the branches quite cute. very fast growing and seems to like moist soil

Fruiting Months April

Planted: 2017

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control: none

Organic Status:Organic

Brazilian Sissoo Spinach ^9/10

Comments: - A good year round supplier of leafy greens.  Good spinach substitute for tropical climate.  Should be cooked if consumed in large amounts due to oxalic acid content. Can be eaten raw in salads, etc but consumption should be restricted of the raw leaf.

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Never

Organic Status:Organic

Pepino - Kendall Gold

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Question: Growing in a medium sized pot with premium potting mix. I give it a weekly dose of worm castings and regular watering. It has only been in the pot for a few weeks and it is covered in new growth! Very excited for the fruit!

Custard Apple - Pinks Mammoth

Dwarf Avocado - Pinkerton (A)

Custard Apple - Pinks Mammoth ^10/10

Pineapple - Gold Crown (Cutting) ^9/10

Comments: -

I bought 2 pineapples at Woolies just for the tops. I wanted something II could make a statement with in 2 large terra cotta pots and fully grown pineapples should certainl do this with them growing to around 1.5m high and wide.

They are in good potting mix and will eventually go into full sun once established

Planted: 2017

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Fruit Harvest: 1 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Pineapple - Red

Plum Pine

Qty: 3

Pollination: No

Grape - Pink Iona

Height 3 metres

Qty: 1

Pollination: No

Passionfruit Pink Cheek (Seedling)

Comments: - This variety was something a little different. Large pink oval fruit which is supposed to have the most pulp of any other variety currently grown. Young plant have not tasted the fruit yet. Bought from Masters. Passionfruit are a favourite with the kids. At the price they are in the shops it's worth growing a few. Are growng several different varieties.

Planted: 2016

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic Lifter

Dwarf Apple - Cox Orange Pippin (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: - Love cooking with Apples

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Amgrow Organic Fruit Fertilizer and Composted Manure

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control: Only use Cert Organic Sprays when necessary, have planted under story of Foxgloves and use Beneficial Insects

Organic Status:Certified

Question: I know this may not grow here but I am hoping

Pine Nut (Seedling) ^5/10

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Hand Pollination