Fruit Trees

Growing your own fruit is one of the most satisfying things you can do in a Melbourne garden. There’s nothing quite like picking a ripe lemon, apple, or peach from a tree you planted yourself.

We stock over 70 fruit tree varieties suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, including citrus, stone fruit, apples, pears, figs, and berries. Whether you have a large backyard or just room for a pot on the balcony, there’s a fruit tree that will work for you.

Melbourne’s climate suits a wide range of fruit. Citrus trees like lemons and limes produce fruit year-round, while stone fruit (peaches, plums, nectarines) give you a summer harvest. Apples and pears fruit in autumn, and figs crop heavily from late summer.

Most fruit trees need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce well. Plant them in a sheltered spot away from strong winds, and improve clay soil with compost and gypsum before planting. Water regularly through summer, especially while fruit is developing.

The best time to plant bare-root fruit trees in Melbourne is winter (June to August), when they’re dormant. Potted fruit trees can be planted year-round, but autumn and spring give the best results.

View Our Full Range of Fruit Trees

Our team can help you choose fruit trees that suit your space and conditions. We’ll tell you which varieties crop best in Melbourne, how to manage pollination, and when to expect your first harvest.

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  • Black Passionfruit

    $13.95
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  • Plum Mariposa

    $49.95
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  • Mandarin Emperor Dwarf

    $59.00
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  • Lemon Lisbon Dwarf

    $59.00
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  • Kaffir Lime Dwarf

    $59.00
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  • Tahitian Lime

     Price range: $49.00 through $189.95
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  • Persimmon Fuyu

     Price range: $69.95 through $99.95
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  • Peach Golden Queen Dwarf

    $69.95
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  • Mediterranean Sweet Orange Dwarf

    $59.00
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  • Seedless Valencia Orange

    $49.00
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  • Olive Bambalino

     Price range: $24.95 through $169.95
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  • White Mulberries

    $16.95
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Fruit Trees

Did You Know?

Fruit trees are a long-term investment in your garden and your kitchen. Here are a few useful things to know:

  • Dwarf fruit trees can produce just as much fruit as full-size trees. Modern dwarf rootstocks keep trees compact (under 2.5 metres) without reducing fruit size or quantity. They’re ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and large pots.
  • Many fruit trees need a pollination partner to produce fruit. Apple and pear trees often need a different variety planted nearby for cross-pollination. Citrus and figs are self-fertile, so a single tree will produce fruit on its own.
  • Melbourne’s cold winters are actually good for fruit trees. Stone fruit and apples need a period of winter chill (cold hours below 7u00b0C) to set fruit properly the following season. Melbourne’s outer suburbs like Epping and Whittlesea provide plenty of chill hours for most varieties.

From Our Garden Guide

Fruit Trees

Growing your own fruit is rewarding and easier than most people think. Our team is happy to help you get started. Check out our Garden Guide for seasonal planting tips and fruit tree care advice.