The Eureka lemon is one of the most popular varieties. Once mature, it can produce fruit throughout the year, making it a valuable asset to any garden.

Besides producing a rather exotic and delicious fruit, the pomegranate makes an excellent hedge. Known to tolerate heavy winds with its deep root system, they have even been used in waste water treatment. Expect fruit between February and April.

Not actually a tree but in fact the world’s largest herb. In tropical climates it takes a mere 9-12 months for a bulb to fully mature and produce its first harvest of bananas. The main stem will die back after fruiting but will sprout a new stem to replace the first.

“The king of fruits” - so called due to its rich and aromatic flavour. Once established this tree will serve you with more fruit than you can handle. It is best to limit fruit production to the second or third year after planting. The fruit is large and can drain the young tree of nutrients faster than it can replenish itself. Expect fruit between November to February.

The blood orange, so named after the red to pink flesh of the fruit. Compared to other oranges, expect a sweet yet tart flavour from the Cara Cara. Expect fruit between July till August. 

A wild growing fruit of China has been spread across the globe due to its sweet smelling flowers and tasty fruits. Add a tropical flare to your food forest with the loquat. Expect fruit between May till June.

The olive needs no introduction. From olive oil to the pickled fruit, the olive is a staple in many homes. This variety originated in Spain and makes up the largest portion of the olives produced globally. A truly versatile variety as it is used from table olives to oil production. Expect fruit between February till August.

The hardest nutshell in the world. The fruit is harvested from the ground after it has ripened and fallen off the tree. They were imported to Hawaii as a windbreak for sugarcane production. They prefer a tropical climate but can reach 10m in height and width. Expect fruit between August till September.

Seedless, juicy and fruiting almost throughout the year. This is the right choice for anyone looking for more than just another lemon tree. The lime is a more exotic choice and has a slightly bitter taste compared to the lemon.

Seedless, juicy and fruiting almost throughout the year. This is the right choice for anyone looking for more than just another lemon tree. The lime is a more exotic choice and has a slightly bitter taste compared to the lemon.

One of the most interesting citrus on the market. The caviar lime is what you would imagine - an elongated version of a lime with no membrane holding together the flesh. The result is a fruit that when cut in half can be squeezed like a tube of toothpaste to reveal delicate lime caviar. This makes the fruit popular as a garnish. Expect fruit between December till May.

This small citrus is usually eaten whole. The skin is thin and sweet with a tart to bitter centre. It is rich in anti-oxidants and adds some character to any fruit bowl. Expect fruit between December till May.

This small citrus is usually eaten whole. The skin is thin and sweet with a tart to bitter centre. It is rich in anti-oxidants and adds some character to any fruit bowl. Expect fruit between March to  July.

The star ruby is known for being almost seedless with a thick rind, very juicy and being sweeter than most varieties. This is the most popular of all grapefruits. Expect fruit between June till September.

The star ruby is known for being almost seedless with a thick rind, very juicy and being sweeter than most varieties. This is the most popular of all grapefruits. Expect fruit between June till September.