Figs, delicious and oh so nutritious. Easy to grow in South East Queensland. Learn how here.
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Diospyros australis
What’s not to love about a beautiful native tree that work wonderfully as a feature tree or slow growing hedge that also produces edible fruit?
Diospyros australis, commonly known as Black Plum or Native Persimmon, is a small native rainforest tree found from south-east NSW up to tropical Queensland.
Read MoreNative Large Leaf Tamarind - Edible
Diploglottis australis, this beautiful native plant is commonly called Native Large Leaf Tamarind.
Read MoreApple Trees in Ipswich
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Q. Apple Trees in Ipswich, is it possible?
A. Yes and no. Yes, they can be grown and I have seen some glorious ones that produce well. No, I personally think I would prefer to grow another type of fruit tree and leave apple growing to the climates better suited.
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Grow your own Superfood at home. Avocados are easy to grow if you know how.
Read MoreClove Tree
Clove trees botanical name is Syzygium aromaticum. Clove are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, but they have naturalised in many warm countries including Mexico, Kenya and Sri Lanka. Did you know that clove comes from the Latin word 'clavus', which means nail because cloves look like little nails! It has been in cultivation since 200BC!
Read MoreAll about Strawberries
Strawberry! Fragaria sp.
This relative of the Rose has delicate runners with charming flowers in white and shades of pink that makes Strawberries an attractive option for pots and baskets. Let’s be honest though we don’t grow strawberries for the flowers, we grow it for the delightful fruit that comes after the flowers!
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There are some foods out there that are extremely nutritious, Superfoods! Pomegranate's are one such food and you can easily grow them at home.
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A house is not a home unless it has a lemon tree growing. Sometimes it is considered a symbol of longevity, purification, love, and friendship. A house that has a lemon will always be safe and happy.
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Blueberries are one of the yummiest to eat fruits but can be a little tricky to grow. Here’s some great tips to get yours looking and fruiting fantastically.
Read MoreFruit Tree won't hold its Flowers
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Why won’t my citrus tree give any fruit? It has heaps of flowers, then they just shrivel up and drop off. Bud drop can be due to a few reasons
Read MorePassionate about Passionfruit
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Trevallan stocks Passionfruit Panama Red and Gold through the warmer months of the year. This is one of the easiest fruiting plants to grow that will always repay you in kind with an abundance of fruit, no matter where you live.
Read MoreThe best way to eat Mulberries is Naked
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Mulberries can be trimmed to keep them manageable or left to grow wildly huge in your yard. There is nothing better in life than sitting under a mulberry tree, stuffing your face with juicy red mulberries. If you do decide to trim, leave your trimming to late autumn as the fruit will be on the new growth come spring.
Read MoreGrowing Nectarines in Ipswich
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The first nectarine was grown spontaneously as a bud sport. Which means that it grew morphologically different from the rest of the plant, which was a Peach tree. The basic difference is that Peaches have a fuzzy skin, while in Nectarines the fuzzy skin gene is recessive. Trevallan usually stocks Sunnybelle Nectarines, a low chill variety.
Read MoreBackhousia citriodora
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is an absolute delight for any garden. It is a small growing tree (around 3-5m) with leaves that release a strong lemon scent when crushed or after rain. I love breaking off a few and throwing them on the lawn before I mow. It makes mowing so much more enjoyable!
Read MoreMacadamia tetraphylla
Macadamia tetraphylla is native to southern Queensland and northern New South Wales and is now classed as a vulnerable in the wild. Macadamia tetraphylla has a higher sugar content than Macadamia integrifolia. Having a higher sugar content makes it really yummy when eaten raw but can lead to burning when used in baking.
Read MoreLoganberry - The Accidental Berry
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Discover optimal Loganberry growth techniques, effective fertilization methods, and solutions to common problems in our informative blog. Enhance your harvest with expert tips!
Read MoreGrow your own Tea
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We can easily grow Camellia sinensis in Ipswich. We just have to understand they will grow a lot slower than they do in their natural habitat. We may only get one yield a year out of our Camellia sinensis.
Read MoreGrow your own Coffee
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Have you grown and made your own coffee? Ultimately these babies can produce beautifully scented white flowers, fruit that can be eaten raw and then the ultimate seeds that make the coffee.
Read MoreFinger Lime
Finger Limes - Little balls of goodness on your tongue and a sweet Lime explosion happens in your mouth, giving a unique flavour sensation.
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