Stone Fruit Salad Tree Information

Stone Fruit Salad Trees grow different Stone fruits together on 1 Tree!  

Fruits in our Stone fruit range include: Peaches (Yellow and White), Apricots, Plums (Blood and Yellow), Nectarines (Yellow and White) and Peachcots.  

Climate

Good news, there is a Stone Fruit Salad Tree suitable for all Australian Climates.

To check your climate and the suitability of Stone Fruits for your area, click on our Climate Map and/or see the variety information below.


In general,  Tropical / Warm / Temperate climates can grow the tropical varieties of Stone fruits . Cold climates can grow any of the Stonefruit varieties. See your Climate zone map for area specific details.

 


    Stone Fruit Variety Information

    We choose both warm and cold climate Stone fruit varieties that are sweet, juicy and best for eating.

    Nectarine - White Satin

    White Satin Nectarines are loaded with antioxidants, fibre, potassium, Vitamin C & K. They are fantastic in salads and is desserts but we prefer them best straight off the tree for morning tea.

    Fruit characteristics: White fleshed nectarine with a smooth red over white skin. Super sweet with low acid levels. Grow one today with one of our many other beautiful stone fruit varieties!

    Blossoms: Beautiful pink blossoms in Spring.

    Pollination Information: White Satin Nectarines are a self fertile variety.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: November - December

    Preferred Climate: Warm to cold

    pH Range: 6-7 pH

    Nectarine - Sun Wright

    Fruit characteristics: Smooth skinned nectarine with a yellow, slightly soft, juicy flesh and sweet flavour. Semi-clingstone, small to medium in size. Due to the low chill hours of this fruit it is a great choice for warmer climates. Early fruiting.

    Blossoms: Beautiful pink blossoms in Spring.

    Pollination Information: Sun Write Nectarines are a self fertile variety.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: October - December

    Preferred Climate: Warm to cold

    pH Range: 6-7.5 pH

    Peach - Tropic Snow

    Fruit characteristics: Tropic Snow is a white freestone round peach, that is juicy, aromatic and has a bright flavour that is sweet. It is medium to large in size, with a thin skin, and a very small amount of peach-fuzz on the skin. Due to the low chill hours of this peach, it is a great choice for warmer climates. Early fruiting.

    Blossoms: Beautiful pink blossoms in Spring.

    Pollination Information: Tropic Snow Peaches are a self fertile variety.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: November - early December

    Preferred Climate: Warm to cold

    pH Range: 6.5-7.5 pH

    Peach - Florda Prince

    Fruit characteristics: A medium sized round fruit that is aromatic with a golden flesh that is sweet and juicy. Great for eating and preserving. Due to the low chill hours of this fruit it is a great choice for warmer climates. Earliest fruiting Peach.

    Pollination Information: Florda Prince Peaches are a self fertile variety.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: September - October

    Preferred Climate: Warm to cold

    pH Range: 6-7 pH

    Peachcot

    A lot of people haven't heard of this delightful stone fruit. The Peachcot is a hybrid between a Peach and an Apricot. It has a firmer flesh with a sweeter and less tart flavour than an Apricot. Botanically a Peach but the fruit is small and orange, looking more like an Apricot. Low chill and can be even grown in the subtropics. They have a small clingstone seed that is easy to remove when the fruit is ripe.

    Fruit characteristics: A delicious sweet stone fruit. The Peachcot is a great alternative if you're after an Apricot style of fruit. Grow one today with one of our many other beautiful stone fruit varieties!

    Blossoms: Beautiful white blossoms in Spring.

    Pollination Information: Peachcots are a self fertile variety.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: December - January.

    Preferred Climate: Tropical to cold.

    Apricot - Glengarry

    Fruit characteristics: Glengarry Apricot is a small to medium sized apricot with pale yellow and red blush skin. It is sweet with yellow flesh and is a heavy cropping variety.

    Blossoms: Beautiful white blossoms with red centre in Spring.

    Pollination Information: Glengarry Apricots are a self fertile variety.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: November - December

    Preferred Climate: Subtropical to Cold. We don't recommend Glengarry Apricot on coastal areas north of Brisbane or tropical areas.

    pH Range: 6.5-7.5 pH

    Plum - Satsuma

    Fruit characteristics: Satsuma is a popular semi clingstone plum with a lovely red-purple flesh. Sweet with slight tartness, these plums are great for eating, stewing and jam making. Satsuma Plum is a vigorous grower that fruits well.

    Blossoms: Beautiful white blossoms in Spring.

    Pollination Information: Satsuma Plums are a self fertile but will benefit from another Japanese cross pollinating variety.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: January - February

    Preferred Climate: Warm Arid, Subtropical to Cold. We don't recommend Satsuma Plum on coastal areas north of Brisbane or tropical areas.

    pH Range: 6.5-7.2 pH

    Plum - Yarrahapinni

    Fruit characteristics: The Yarrahapinni plum is a self-pollinating variety with deep red foliage and striking pink blossoms in Spring. It is small to medium in size and has dark coloured flesh that is juicy and sweet.

    The lovely deep red foliage is very ornamental, and stands out amonst the other green leaves, making your tree look very "fruitsalady".

    Blossoms: Striking pink blossoms in Spring.

    Pollination Information: Self fertile Plum

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: December

    Preferred Climate: Subtropical to Cold.

    pH Range: 6.6-7.4 pH

    Plum - Gulf Gold

    Fruit characteristics: Gulf Gold Plum has firm golden flesh with excellent flavour and texture. The skin gets a red blush when fully ripe. The Gulf Gold plum bears bountiful amounts of fruit, is medium sized and only has a small seed, so theres more sweet plum to enjoy!

    Blossoms: Beautiful white blossoms in Spring.

    Pollination Information: Gulf Gold plums are a self fertile but will benefit from another cross pollinating variety such as Gulf Ruby.

    Can they grow in pots? Yes; we recommend planting your Fruit Salad Tree in pots starting in size of around 40 cm in diameter (see our care instructions for more information).

    Height: When planted in the ground our multi-grafted Stone Fruit Salad Trees will grow to approximately 3 metres. They can be pruned to around 2m if preferable. They are fantastic to espalier along a fence or wall.

    Fruiting Season: December - January

    Preferred Climate: Warm temperate to Cold.

    pH Range: 6.5-7.5 pH

    Q&A

    Tree Height

    Growing in the Ground.

    The mature height of stone fruit trees in the ground is about 3 meters tall and, and about 2.5 meters wide. Stone fruit trees can be also grown by espalier method to save space, or in "stand alone" position.

    Growing in a Pot

    When growing in a pot, the size of tree will be determined by the size of the pot. E.g. in a half wine barrel pot, the tree would reach about half the 'in ground' size.

    Do I need to prune my tree in winter?

    Apart from the continual pruning for shape and balance, apply annual pruning to Stone Fruit Trees in early winter. Prune 1/3 (young tree) to 1⁄2 (mature tree) of the current year's growth, remembering to cut above an outward bud. The colour of the bark will indicate the amount of growth for the last season (usually lighter green or brown than the darker older wood from previous years growth).

    Do I need to spray my tree?

    It is most important to spray the tree for prevention of the disease 'Leaf Curl'At Leaf Fall i.e. autumn (by early May - remove the leaves if not yet fallen), spray thoroughly with Lime Sulphur (available at Bunnings etc) apply twice, about a week apart.Use a Copper spray, adding a few drops of dishwashing liquid, at bud swell (before bud burst), when the tree is beginning to 'wake up' from dormancy. This can be as early as June! Do this twice, about a week apart.

    How often should I water my tree?

    Keep your tree moist at all times, watering more often during the hotter months. A good layer of mulch promotes a more consistent moisture level. Weekly deep watering is best, i.e. leave hose on trickle overnight. This promotes a deeper root development for the tree, rather than surface watering. Reduce watering habits for dormant trees during the winter months. 

    When should I fertilise my tree?

    Fertilise 2 to 3 times a year! APPLY late winter, early summer and Early Autumn. Cow or animal manure (older is better) and compost are excellent fertilisers. Otherwise suggestions would be: a slow release fertiliser (Osmocote with added trace elements) mixed into the soil, Blood and Bone, Dynamic Lifter or equivalent. No more than one or two of these fertilisers to each application. From time to time kitchen scraps can be added under the mulch to attract earthworms (If no dogs are about!).

    Note: When using fertilisers, keep from direct contact with trunk of the tree. And top up mulch when required. 

    What are the sun requirements for my tree?

    Best to place in position with full day sun or a minimum of half day, sheltered from wind if possible.

    When will my tree bear fruit?

    First fruits will appear in approximately 6 - 18 months. It's best to remove most of these fruits when they are the size of a tiny pea and allow the framework (branches) of all the grafts to develop first. This is especially important whilst the tree is young. As the tree grows, thin out/reduce the amount of fruit that has set, always promoting branch growth as well as fruit production. Branch framework needs to be ahead of fruit production to carry the weight of the fruit and establish correct tree shape. More fruit may be allowed to set on any faster growing grafts however, as the fruit production will slow the growth of the branches. Always reduce the number of fruit on the slower growing varieties to allow more energy to go into developing the branches. 

    Can I espalier my tree?

    All our trees can be espaliered. This method saves space and is especially helpful for apple and nashi trees as it provides extra support for heavy cropping. Attach the branching sideways along wires or framework. Secure branches with expandable ties to allow expansion as the branches grow.

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