Wannon Fruit Trees (Popular)
Wannon Fruit Trees and the most popular plants Australians buy for mail order. With fruit trees you should consider climate suitability.
Dwarf Orange - Valencia
$44.00
Late variety, very juicy, holds well. The ideal variety to extend the season right through to December. Crops very well in the subtropics. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.
Dwarf Mandarin - Pixie
$44.00
Late maturing Californian variety, seedless good flavour. Upright growth and vigorous. Flying Dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen. Trees will grow to about half the normal citrus size. Flying Dragon rootstock also adds cold hardiness and grows well in heavier soils, like Trifoliatia rootstock.
Drumstick Tree ( Moringa )
$19.75 ($19.75-$49.00 choose a size)
Also known as the Horseradish tree or Tree of Life. Possibly one of the most useful trees in the world, it produces long green pods that have been compared to a cross between peanuts and asparagus. The peeled roots are used as a substitute for horseradish and the edible leaves make a highly nutritious vegetable. Claims are made that its tiny leaves contains 7 times the Vit C of oranges, 4 times the Vit A of Carrots, 4 times the Calcium of milk, 3 times the Potassium of Bananas, and 2 times the protein of yogurt. The roots have also been documented as useful in many folk remedies. It originates in India and has spread in popularity to many parts of Asia, Central and South America, Africa and the Pacific. In Africa it has been also called the Miracle Tree with so many uses. This tree has delicate foliage and attractive pale yellow flowers. The slender, semi -deciduous, perennial tree, to about 10 m tall with drooping branches. Best kept pruned under 2mts as its the leaves that is what is best used in cooking. Thrives in subtropical and tropical climates, flowering and fruiting freely and continuously. Grows best on a dry sandy soil. Makes an ideal shade tree with high drought resistance. (Source: Nutritive Value of Indian Foods, by C. Gopalan) The foliage is delicate on young trees, and our potted plants are known for their older leaves to turn yellow and drop during transport to conserve energy. This is not a problem long term. With care and acclimatisation they will bounce back
Aramex Free Freight
Vanilla Vine
$29.00 ($24.00-$39.00 choose a size)
The fermented pod of this climbing orchid is harvested from the Vanilla Vine or orchid, an aromatic sweet scents used to flavour cakes, and perfumes. Must be hand pollinated. The only insect capable of pollinating the blossom is the Melipona, a bee (see video) , native only to Mexico so all plants must be hand pollinated within 12 hours of the flower opening. The pods take nine month to develop.
Papaya - Red RB4 Hybrid
$17.75 ($4.90-$19.75 choose a size)
Red-pink fleshed variety. These hybrid trees are bisexual so self-fruitful, however, plant two or more to increase yield. Papaya is a highly nutritious food source that is delicious, quick and easy to grow. Plant in a warm, sunny location and regularly feed. Good drainage is required as papaya do not like wet feet. Plant in raised beds, on a slope or directly in free draining soil. Protect your fruits from birds and bats when they are close to ripening. They can be picked a little early to ripen off the tree. Enjoy growing your awesome Papayas!
