Mount Doran Fruit Trees (Popular)
Mount Doran Fruit Trees and the most popular plants Australians buy for mail order. With fruit trees you should consider climate suitability.
Dwarf Avocado - Pinkerton (A)
$74.00 ($74.00-$79.00 choose a size)
Dwarf tree producing a rounded fruit with the later crop being more pear-shaped. The thick flesh has a smooth-texture, good flavour and high oil content. It shows some cold tolerance and bears consistently heavy crops. H June to August The fruit is medium sized with green leathery pliable skin and a small seed. This is an excellent choice for backyards, higher yields in trees that are cross pollinated with a 'B'variety avocado near by.
Avocado - Bacon (B)
$54.00 ($54.00-$79.00 choose a size)
Upright vigorous avocado producing pear shaped fruit of medium quality. It is regarded as the most cold hardy variety, sometimes surviving down to -5degC. It does require care to bring this subtropical tree through winter. Worth trying in urban Victoria or South Australia. H March - May
Apricot - Sal
$59.00
Low Chill Apricot selected by the late Carlo Berra. Medium size, brightly orange coloured skin, with sweet, juicy fruit. Suitable for subtropical climates with about 400 hours of chill or even less. This variety crops abundantly in Kyogle.
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Apple - Pink Lady
$34.00 ($34.00-$59.00 choose a size)
An Australian selection named for th attractive pink blush over a yellow undertone. The true pink coloring, crisp crunch and smooth texture assure the ultimate in dessert quality eating apples. Performs best in cooler regions. Cross pollination with other compatible apple varieties such as Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji and Red Delicious.
Buy 1+ @$34.00ea usually:$46.95ea
Orange - Valencia
$44.95
Late variety, very juicy, holds well well on the tree getting sweeter the longer the fruit are left, they can be picked as required. The ideal variety to extend the season right through to December. Crops very well in the subtropics. Valencia is a well known juicing orange which has a distinctive fresh orange tang.
