SUB TROPICAL FOOD PLANTS
The following is a list of plants that could be worth growing in climates like Melbourne’s and details of where they can be sourced.
Our main reference has been the Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Louis Glowinski and it is recommended that anyone keen to try the unusual buy this book.
{Sunraysia} Sunraysia Nurseries
P.O. Box 45 Sturt Highway
Gol Gol NSW 2738
Ph 03 5024 8502
Fax 03 5024 8551
Additional information in their catalogue on avocados and other fruit.
{Huonbrook} Huonbrook Fruit Tree Nursery
Via Mullumbimby NSW 2482
02 6684 0152
{Perry} Perry's Fruit and Nut Nursery
Kangarilla Rd
McLaren Flat
South Australia 5171
{Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
Forbidden Fruits,
McAuleys Lane,
Mullumbimby 2482
02 6684 3688
{Gilberts Wholesale Nursery}
Gilberts don't mail-order plants, however Greenline Indoor Plants may handle bulk orders.
550-570 Heatherton Rd
Springvale Sth
03 9551 6929
Grouped 1-4 on frost tolerance, more info needed.
Group 1: Thought to have moderate frost tolerance.
ACEROLA CHERRY {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
AVOCADOS - See separate file on this website
BLACK SAPOTE
BERNECKER {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
MAHER {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CUSTARD APPLES
AFRICAN PRIDE {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
PINKS MAMMOTH {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CHERIMOYA {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
COFFEE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
GUAVAS
RED CHERRY {Gilberts}
WHITE {Gilberts}
HAWAIIAN {Gilberts}
PINEAPPLE CHERRY {Gilberts} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
ICE CREAM BEAN {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
POND APPLE {Huonbrook}
LONGAN {Huonbrook}
Named varieties may tolerate poorer soil and cooler climates but less frost than Lychees [Ref 1]
KOHALA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
HAEW {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
LYCHEES
No idea how they will do in S.E. Australia, however they may have some frost tolerance, particularly when established.
BENGAI {Gilberts}
BOSWORTH {Gilberts}
BOSWORTH 3, {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
BREWSTER {Huonbrook}
FAY ZEE SIU {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
KWAI MI {Huonbrook}
SAKAN {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WAI-CHEE A slow growing dwarf variety. {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
WY CHEE {Huonbrook}
MALAY APPLE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
MANGO - Named varieties
APRICOT {Gilberts}
BOMBAY GREEN {Gilberts}
BOWEN SEEDLING {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
BROOKS {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CARABAO {Gilberts}
CRIMSON FLUSH {Gilberts}
DUSHRI {Gilberts}
FAZU {Gilberts}
FLORIGON More cool tolerance than some others.{Gilberts}
GLENN {Gilberts}
KEITT {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
KENSINGTON PRIDE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
NAM DOC {Gilberts}
PEACH {Gilberts}
RE-E2 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
ROYAL RED {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
STRAWBERRY {Gilberts}
TOMMY ATKINS {Gilberts}
PAWPAW {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
ROLLINIA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
ROSE APPLE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
SABA NUT {Gilberts}
SOURSOP/GUANABANA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
TAMARILLO {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WAX JAMBU/BELL APPLE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
YELLOW SAPOTE Usually smaller, slower growing and less cold hardy than White Sapote, however still has some frost tolerance. {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
Group 2: Should handle medium frosts once established.
BRAZILIAN CHERRY {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CASAVA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CURRY LEAF TREE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
GRUMICHAMA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
JABOTICABA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
WAMPI {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WHITE SAPOTES
LEMONGOLD {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
REINEKE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
MACADAMIAS: Frost tolerance may vary, info wanted.
Named varieties-
BEAUMONT {Gilberts}
NUTTY GLEN {Gilberts}
TETRAPHYLLA HYBRID {Gilberts}
246 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
344 {Gilberts}
816 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
849 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
344 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
741 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
Group 3: Should handle all but the heaviest of frosts (perhaps down to -6)
CHERRY GUAVA {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
YELLOW GUAVA {Huonbrook}
Group 4 Frost tolerant.
MULBERRIES
BIG BLACK {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
BLACK Moris rubra {Gilberts}
DWARF BLACK {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
RED DWARF SHAHTOOT {Gilberts}
SHAHTOOT {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
GINKO {Gilberts}
PECAN - Self pollinating but can be grouped into groups, A type, male flowers open first and B type, female flowers open first. Some are more self-fertile than others and if planting more than one it would be best to plant an A and a B type.
MOORE A Self fertile, probably more suited to cooler areas than some of the others and a smaller tree. {Gilberts}
SHOSHONI A Needs a pollinator, possibly suited to S.E. Australia {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
STUART B {Gilberts}
WESTERN SCHLEY A Best suited to hot dry climates. {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WICHITA B Suits hot climates {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
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References used
1. The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia By Louis Glowinski.
2. Forbidden Fruits Catalogue (it's excellent)
If you can help with information on what other uncommon fruiting plants are growing or can be grown in S.E. Australia please contact Neil Barraclough
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Non-profit groups such as garden groups, organic groups, permaculture groups or similar are encouraged to distribute this material by computer printouts or Photostatting. Groups are encouraged to make their own pamphlets to photocopy and sell for profits for their group.
It is asked that anyone intending to use this information in commercially published form ask the permission of Neil Barraclough RMB STRATFORD 3862
Copyright 19/5/2001 14/08/08
The following is a list of plants that could be worth growing in climates like Melbourne’s and details of where they can be sourced.
Our main reference has been the Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Louis Glowinski and it is recommended that anyone keen to try the unusual buy this book.
{Sunraysia} Sunraysia Nurseries
P.O. Box 45 Sturt Highway
Gol Gol NSW 2738
Ph 03 5024 8502
Fax 03 5024 8551
Additional information in their catalogue on avocados and other fruit.
{Huonbrook} Huonbrook Fruit Tree Nursery
Via Mullumbimby NSW 2482
02 6684 0152
{Perry} Perry's Fruit and Nut Nursery
Kangarilla Rd
McLaren Flat
South Australia 5171
{Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
Forbidden Fruits,
McAuleys Lane,
Mullumbimby 2482
02 6684 3688
{Gilberts Wholesale Nursery}
Gilberts don't mail-order plants, however Greenline Indoor Plants may handle bulk orders.
550-570 Heatherton Rd
Springvale Sth
03 9551 6929
Grouped 1-4 on frost tolerance, more info needed.
Group 1: Thought to have moderate frost tolerance.
ACEROLA CHERRY {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
AVOCADOS - See separate file on this website
BLACK SAPOTE
BERNECKER {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
MAHER {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CUSTARD APPLES
AFRICAN PRIDE {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
PINKS MAMMOTH {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CHERIMOYA {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
COFFEE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
GUAVAS
RED CHERRY {Gilberts}
WHITE {Gilberts}
HAWAIIAN {Gilberts}
PINEAPPLE CHERRY {Gilberts} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
ICE CREAM BEAN {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
POND APPLE {Huonbrook}
LONGAN {Huonbrook}
Named varieties may tolerate poorer soil and cooler climates but less frost than Lychees [Ref 1]
KOHALA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
HAEW {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
LYCHEES
No idea how they will do in S.E. Australia, however they may have some frost tolerance, particularly when established.
BENGAI {Gilberts}
BOSWORTH {Gilberts}
BOSWORTH 3, {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
BREWSTER {Huonbrook}
FAY ZEE SIU {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
KWAI MI {Huonbrook}
SAKAN {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WAI-CHEE A slow growing dwarf variety. {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
WY CHEE {Huonbrook}
MALAY APPLE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
MANGO - Named varieties
APRICOT {Gilberts}
BOMBAY GREEN {Gilberts}
BOWEN SEEDLING {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
BROOKS {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CARABAO {Gilberts}
CRIMSON FLUSH {Gilberts}
DUSHRI {Gilberts}
FAZU {Gilberts}
FLORIGON More cool tolerance than some others.{Gilberts}
GLENN {Gilberts}
KEITT {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
KENSINGTON PRIDE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
NAM DOC {Gilberts}
PEACH {Gilberts}
RE-E2 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
ROYAL RED {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
STRAWBERRY {Gilberts}
TOMMY ATKINS {Gilberts}
PAWPAW {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
ROLLINIA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
ROSE APPLE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
SABA NUT {Gilberts}
SOURSOP/GUANABANA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
TAMARILLO {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WAX JAMBU/BELL APPLE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
YELLOW SAPOTE Usually smaller, slower growing and less cold hardy than White Sapote, however still has some frost tolerance. {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
Group 2: Should handle medium frosts once established.
BRAZILIAN CHERRY {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CASAVA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
CURRY LEAF TREE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
GRUMICHAMA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
JABOTICABA {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
WAMPI {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WHITE SAPOTES
LEMONGOLD {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
REINEKE {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
MACADAMIAS: Frost tolerance may vary, info wanted.
Named varieties-
BEAUMONT {Gilberts}
NUTTY GLEN {Gilberts}
TETRAPHYLLA HYBRID {Gilberts}
246 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
344 {Gilberts}
816 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
849 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
344 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
741 {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
Group 3: Should handle all but the heaviest of frosts (perhaps down to -6)
CHERRY GUAVA {Huonbrook} {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
YELLOW GUAVA {Huonbrook}
Group 4 Frost tolerant.
MULBERRIES
BIG BLACK {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
BLACK Moris rubra {Gilberts}
DWARF BLACK {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
RED DWARF SHAHTOOT {Gilberts}
SHAHTOOT {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby} {Gilberts}
GINKO {Gilberts}
PECAN - Self pollinating but can be grouped into groups, A type, male flowers open first and B type, female flowers open first. Some are more self-fertile than others and if planting more than one it would be best to plant an A and a B type.
MOORE A Self fertile, probably more suited to cooler areas than some of the others and a smaller tree. {Gilberts}
SHOSHONI A Needs a pollinator, possibly suited to S.E. Australia {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
STUART B {Gilberts}
WESTERN SCHLEY A Best suited to hot dry climates. {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
WICHITA B Suits hot climates {Forbidden Fruits, Mullumbimby}
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References used
1. The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia By Louis Glowinski.
2. Forbidden Fruits Catalogue (it's excellent)
If you can help with information on what other uncommon fruiting plants are growing or can be grown in S.E. Australia please contact Neil Barraclough
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Non-profit groups such as garden groups, organic groups, permaculture groups or similar are encouraged to distribute this material by computer printouts or Photostatting. Groups are encouraged to make their own pamphlets to photocopy and sell for profits for their group.
It is asked that anyone intending to use this information in commercially published form ask the permission of Neil Barraclough RMB STRATFORD 3862
Copyright 19/5/2001 14/08/08