Our multi-grafted fruit salad trees require no second tree for pollination! Plus, you can plant them anytime of the year.
Apples are commonly grown in cooler regions, but did you know there are also low chill varieties that will grow in the subtropics? Keep on reading to find out more about growing this scrumptious practical fruit in your own garden.
Climate: We graft with varieties that are suited to all climates of Australia. Choose from red, yellow or green skin apples.
* Granny Smith is suitable for both all and cold climates.
For information on the varieties we graft with, go to the Tree Information Tab - you'll also find our interactive climate map here and will be able to check which of our Apple Fruit Salad trees will grow in your area.
Position: Best to place in a sunny spot, which gets at least six hours of sunshine a day. The soil should be well draining and slightly acidic. For more information you can read further “how to check that your fruit trees soil is healthy”. Take into consideration the mature height and width when planted in the ground of the apple tree when deciding on a final spot. Consider growing your apple tree along a stone or brick wall – espalier; looks fantastic!
Height: 2.5 m Width: 2 m
When it comes to pots the bigger the pot the bigger the tree. The size of the tree and the amount of the fruit you harvest will be determined by the size of the pot.
Planting out in the garden: Quarter fill a bucket and soak to wet all roots (overnight is best) prior to planting out. Prepare the hole first; dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and to a depth of 2/3, leaving about a 1/3 above ground this will ensure good drainage. Spread out the roots a little before placing in the hole then place a mound of good top- soil around the tree. Stake the tree to secure.
Larger Pot Growing: Quarter fill a bucket and soak to wet all roots. Remove from pot by cutting the black bag with a knife. Start with a small pot around 30-40cm in diameter and gradually replace with a larger pot each year, up to half a wine barrel, to a wine barrel. If you do decide to plant your apple tree in a very large pot to start off with, remember to fertilise more often and to freshen up the soil every couple of years. Find out more about growing Fruit Salad Trees in pots here.
Moving your fruit tree from the pot to the ground: Some people decide to plant into the ground after some years in a pot simply because they want more fruit from a bigger tree, and so they allow it to grow to its full height. If possible, early winter is the best time to transplant into the ground.
Feeding and watering: Make sure the soil around your apple tree doesn’t get to dry; especially in Spring and Summer as this can affect your fruit yield. In Spring apply fertilisers high in potassium to encourage a good harvest of fruit and at the end of winter animal manure has lots of nutrients to kick start your apple tree. Slow release fertilisers with trace elements are a good option for the lazy gardener. Additional liquid fertilising of liquid kelp/worm wee throughout the year will help your apple tree fight off any nasty pests and diseases that may be lurking around by providing nutritional support.
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Our gift cards are emailed instantly, so give the gift that keeps on giving! Let them choose the fruit to grow on their tree, and we'll deliver to their doorstep, Australia wide. If you'd like to surprise them with a Fruit Salad Tree, choosing the fruit can be difficult, so here's our guide to choosing the different fruit for your loved one to grow!
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A handy list of essential items to make your gardening journey easier! From simple things like gardening gloves right through to fruit tree netting and a pH soil test kit, these will really help set you up for success in your patch. Whether you plan to grow veggies, fruit trees or flowers, this list will give you the confidence to get out in the garden and make the most of it all!
Here are some tips to help you keep your Fruit Salad Tree at it's best throughout the year. We all get busy and sometimes the garden jobs get forgotten. We get it!
We've popped these tips and tricks into categories (eg Citrus or Apple or Stonefruit) and then into seasons (eg in autumn remember to do this or keep an eye out for this in summer, etc.) to make things as easy as possible.
Happy, healthy fruit trees grow more fruit and that will make everyone happy!
There are many ways that you can become more sustainable and growing your own beautiful fruit tree at home is a great way to start!
In this short video, Kerry shows her veggie garden and the different types of Fruit Salad Trees to compliment edible gardens big and small.
