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Buy Forest Garden Plants & Trees

Discover our curated collection of perennial forest garden plants, shrubs, and trees, thoughtfully selected to enhance food production and support thriving ecosystems.

Available for pickup at Blockhill by arrangement.

Many of our offerings are provided as bare-root plants, freshly dug and available seasonally to ensure optimal transplanting success.

Apple - Black Prince Bare Root Tree

Details Black Prince is a rare, late-season dessert apple, believed to be a sport or seedling of an older variety, possibly related to Reinette or Northern Spy, originating in England or North America in the 19th century. Known for its striking dark red to almost black skin and rich, complex flavour, it is a heritage variety prized by apple enthusiasts in New Zealand for fresh eating and culinary uses, particularly in baking and cider-making.

Height (m) 0.6

Edible

Fruit / berries

Rating

Available June July August September

Price $49.00 each

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Apple - Tydeman's Late Orange Bare Root Tree

Details

A late-season dessert apple, a hybrid of Laxton's Superb and Cox's Orange Pippin, developed in 1930 by H.M. Tydeman at the East Malling Research Station in Kent, England. It received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Merit in 1965 for its outstanding qualities.

Known for its rich, aromatic flavour, this variety is a favourite among apple enthusiasts, particularly for fresh eating, though it also suits baking and cider-making.

Height (m) 0.6

Edible

Fruit / berries

Rating

Available June July August September

Price $49.00 each

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Hazelnut Seedling Bare Root Tree

Botanical name Corylus avellana

Details Grown from seeds, resulting in genetically diverse trees with variable nut characteristics. Popular in New Zealand for small-scale orchards, permaculture, or home gardens, they are valued for their adaptability, resilience, and potential to produce unique nut flavours.

While less predictable than named varieties like 'Whiteheart' or 'Barcelona', seedling hazelnuts are cost-effective and suited for experimentation in diverse climates.

Height (m) 0.4

Edible

Seeds / nuts / tubers

Rating

Available June July August September

Price $12.00 each

Price for 2 or more $10.00 each if you buy 2 or more

Price for 4 or more $9.00 each if you buy 4 or more

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Sweet Chestnut Seedling Tree

Botanical name Castanea sativa

Details Also known as the Spanish chestnut or European chestnut. Grown from locally sourced seed.

For best pollination more than one tree are required.

Height (m) 0.25

Flowers White

Edible

Seeds / nuts / tubers

Available June July August September

Price $19.00 each

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