When you think about the best fruit trees for Auckland, what do you think of? The apple trees in your garden that grow every year and give you a few delicious apples to eat? Or maybe the cherry tree in your backyard that never seems to produce any fruit.
It is important to remember that there are many different types of fruit trees available in New Zealand, so it is worth doing some research before planting one. Here are 9 of the best fruit trees for Auckland!
Best Fruit Trees for Auckland
Apple trees
Apple trees are great for Auckland because they produce a lot of fruit and can be grown in many different types of climate.
Apple trees are great for Auckland because they produce a lot of fruit and can be grown in many different types of climate.
A good variety to plant would be the “Granny Smith” apple tree, which is known as one of the best apples around! These trees do well when planted in any type of soil, so you don’t have to worry about it not growing if your garden has poor quality earth. You should also remember that this tree needs another apple tree nearby to grow properly – make sure you research how big these plants need to be before planting them together!
Pear
Pear trees grow well in areas with cold winters, such as New Zealand. They do best when planted in areas with well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.
One of the best varieties to plant would be “Henson” pear trees – these are known for their juiciness and delicious flavor. Make sure you don’t plant them too close together though, or they won’t grow properly!
Plum
Plums are delicious and come in a variety of colors, including purple, green, yellow-green, red-purple or pink. They grow best in moist soil with a pH of between five and seven.
Plums are often used to make jams, wines or candy – they have many different uses!
Pruning plum trees is usually recommended every four years because the fruit doesn’t do well when it’s over-pollinated. Pruning needs to be done at least one month after harvest time for best results.
The most popular variety of plum tree is called ‘Stanley’, which produces medium-sized plums that can range from yellow-green to purple in color. If you want something really unique though, try planting ‘Nectarines’, these will produce light green fruits that are juicy and sweet!
Apricot
Apricots thrive no matter what type of soil you have available to plant them in! They grow best in a temperate climate, with about six hours of sunlight per day.
Apricots are also self-pollinating and don’t require any special care to grow or produce fruit – they’re actually one of the easiest fruits trees for Auckland homeowners to plant!
The apricot’s flowers will typically bloom from May through September, which means you can have fresh apricots all year round if you take good care of your tree.
Nectarines
These small trees only need between 15 and 20 feet squared for maximum production; this makes them perfect for those who live in smaller homes without a lot of space to grow fruit trees.
Nectarines are also easy to take care of, and don’t require any cross-pollination in order for the plant to produce its sweet soft fruits. The nectarine’s flowers will typically bloom from May through September, which means you can have fresh apricots all year round if you take good care of your tree!
Cherry
Cherry trees are the perfect choice for anyone who wants to eat fresh cherries all year round without having to purchase them from the supermarket.
Cherry trees are also very easy to grow – they’re self-pollinating, and won’t need any cross pollination in order for their flowers to bloom with cherries at all times of year!
The cherry tree is a little more difficult than other fruit trees when it comes to caring for them; however, this can be offset by planting your tree within two or three feet away from another variety of almond, apple or apricot tree that will provide extra support. Cherry trees require around 25 square metres each year so you’ll want to make sure you have enough room if you plan on growing one near your home!
Peach
Peach trees require less maintenance than other fruit tree varieties, but still produce delicious peaches. These beauties need a little more room than other types of apple trees; they should be planted within 25 feet square, and full sun exposure is best as well, since peach trees prefer hot weather conditions.
The peach needs either cross- or self- pollination in order to get the productively going on its blossoms, so it may not be the best choice for those who live in small spaces.
Lime ‘Bearss’
Another type of fruit tree that is best for Aucklanders who live in small spaces (or don’t have a lot of space- or want to conserve water) is the lime.
The Bearss Lime Tree requires very little space or care, and can be planted anywhere in your yard- even if it’s on a rockery! This tree will produce up to 20 kilos of limes per season, so you’ll never have to buy them from the store again.
These trees are also really easy for pollination purposes; they’re self-fertile and don’t need any added help with cross-pollinating plants, like some other fruit varieties do. The only maintenance that these trees require is watering during dry periods (especially when there is no rain).
Mandarin ‘Satsuma’
The Mandarin ‘Satsuma’ is another tree that doesn’t need a lot of space or care. These trees can grow to be up to 15 feet in height, but they don’t produce fruit until the second year- so make sure you’re committed if you want one!
These trees are easy for pollination purposes as well; they will flower and set fruit without any help from other plants nearby. The only maintenance this tree requires is occasional watering during dry periods (especially when there’s no rain) and regular pruning throughout the year.
Mandarins on these trees have an orange hue which makes them perfect for decorating your home with come Christmas time!
Tamarillo
Tamarillo trees are best grown in pots, so they’re perfect for those living in apartments or condos. They only grow to be about one-and-a-half feet tall and produce fruit prolifically. It’s recommended that you plant two of these tree varieties together under the same pot as this will give them more room to grow and produce even more tamarillos!
These trees do need a little bit of care, but not much at all; it’s just important that you water your plants regularly (especially when there is no rain). You should also trim any branches near other plants with sharp thorns as this can injure anyone passing by. Besides from regular watering and pruning, maintenance on these trees is minimal –
Fig ‘Brunoro Black’
Fig ‘Brunoro Black’ is a medium to large fruit tree that can grow up to 20 feet tall. It’s known for its deep purple skin and sweet, tasty figs that are full of antioxidants and fibre. All you need is one pot to plant these trees in as they do best grown in pots – this will give them more room to grow!
However, be careful not too overwater your plants because it’s recommended only watering when there isn’t any rain. These plants also require very little maintenance so apart from regular watering and pruning, all you need to do with Fig ‘Brunoro Black’ is water once or twice every week during the dry winter months.
Lemon ‘Meyer’
Lemon ‘Meyer’ is a high-yielding tree, so you can enjoy your lemons year round. These plants are best planted in pots, as they’re not very tolerant to frost or cold weather conditions and will suffer if left outdoors over winter.
The lemon fruit has many health benefits, including being an immune system booster with vitamin C, potassium and other antioxidants that combat free radicals.
So all it needs for optimum growth is plenty of sun (at least six hours per day) – this means the perfect place for these trees would be by windowsills or on patios where they get maximum sunlight! This plant also loves well drained soil so planting them in raised beds could help avoid root rot issues too.
Conclusion
With all the choices available, it can be hard to decide which fruit trees are right for you. Consider your climate and how much space you have as you make your decision. You’ll want a tree that is suited to both of these things in order to get the most out of it!
If this sounds too complicated or if you just don’t know where to start, we’re here to help! We’ve got 12 different options based on our research so far – take a look at them below. One of these will suit any gardener’s needs and preferences!
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