A vigorous, evergreen fruit tree prized for its prolific year-round fruiting in Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate. Known for its bright yellow skin and tangy, acidic juice, the Eureka lemon is perfect for cooking, juicing, and household use. Fragrant white blossoms, often tinged with purple, add seasonal charm and attract pollinators. Best grown in full sun with well-drained, slightly acidic soil.  A timeless citrus staple that brings both beauty and bounty to your garden.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces lemons almost year-round in Cape Town’s climate.
• Fragrant blossoms add ornamental beauty and attract pollinators.
• Vigorous growth and reliable fruiting.
• Perfect for cooking, juicing, and zesting.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round greenery.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily. Use well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to avoid root rot. Fertilize with a citrus-specific feed in spring and summer for optimal fruiting. Prune lightly to maintain shape and airflow. Protect young trees from frost, though Cape Town’s mild winters are generally suitable.

Did You Know?

The Eureka lemon is one of the most widely grown lemon varieties worldwide, prized for its ability to produce fruit almost continuously throughout the year, making it a true “four seasons” lemon

Granadilla,also known as 'Purple Passionfruit', is a vigorous vine-like climber valued for its edible fruit in summer. Clings by its tendrils to almost any support. Bears attractive purple and white flowers in Spring. First fruits should be ready for harvesting 6-9 months after planting.  After its second year it should bear fruit twice a year. Peak fruit season being August to November and February to June. Requires plenty of water in its growing period. Granadilla can also be grown indoors if positioned in a very light spot.

‘Frantoio’ is the most noted olive oil variety of Tuscany, Italy and makes an excellent potted specimen.  White flowers in spring produce small round to oval black fruit in Autumn.  Self-pollinating, but can be used to pollinate other cultivars. Plant in well-draining soil.

The world’s premier mandarin. Clementines are small to medium-sized evergreen trees that produce round to slightly flat fruits. The fruit has a fragrant glossy orange skin, easy to peel with sweet segmented flesh inside.  'Nules' is a selection of Clementine with small to medium sized fruit. Juicy and seedless. Ideal for container or garden planting.

Reaching a height of 5m+ with a non-aggressive root system, the' Kei Apple' is an extremely versatile all-rounder that lends itself to many applications .It can be planted on its own, in a garden border or as a screening plant. It can be pruned to create a neat ,compact shape, which makes it ideal for use as container plant or bonsai. The dense, evergreen foliage and thorny branches of 'Dovyalis caffra' make it suitable for security hedging.

Various bird species,especially louries and black-eyed bulbuls, love the unusual golden fruit of the 'Kei Apple'.

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with purple-blue colored berries. A vigorous upright growing shrub with medium green foliage, turning glossy red in autumn. Blueberries are high in anti-oxidants.

Kumquats grow on evergreen trees.  The fruit has a sweet, tart taste and can be eaten with peel and all. In spring you’ll be treated to showy, fragrant white flowers. Fruit ripen from autumn. The trees are self-fertile, so you’ll only need one to produce fruit. Fantastic when planted in pots with good drainage.

The Mission olive makes a stunning feature tree. Suitable for planting in small gardens due to its slow growth speed and compact growth habit/ form. Very suitable for pots.   Cross pollinate with Frantoio. A very popular cultivar to produce black table olives and olive oil. Harvest October-November. Plant in well-draining soil. Can be pruned as a hedge or windbreak.

The 2’nd most popular variety in the world (1’st is Hass).  Regarded the best-tasting variety with its rich nutty flavour. “Fuerte” means strong in Spanish and this tree can withstand frost. A dense, fast-growing, evergreen tree with a large spread. The fruit of this Avocado tree is pear-shaped with a slightly rough easy-peeling skin. The fruit will only ripen after it is removed from the tree, offering a creamy and buttery texture. Harvest March onwards *Can be toxic to pets

An excellent table grape - one of the most popular eating grapes in South Africa. Ripening to translucent pale-green skin, these firm grapes are loaded with sweet juice. The sweet, elongated, white fruit are held in dense bunches and are equally wonderful when dried.  These vines are easy to look after and hardy, they just need a strong support. Harvest February until April.

Golden delicious remains one of the most popular apple varieties. It has stood the test of time and was developed in 1890 in West Virginia, USA. The fruits are yellowish - green, fragrant, sweet and crisp. A culinary or dessert cultivar, with a profusion of white blooms mid to late spring. A beautiful and rewarding addition to any landscape.  Cross polinate with Granny Smith.

These firm, sweet and juicy apricots are particularly good for canning. This freestone apricot has a smooth velvety skin and bright orange colour. A drought tolerant, self-pollinating tree that originated in Spain. Blooms will appear from late August and harvesting should occur early December. This tree should bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Deciduous.

The fruit of Tommy Atkins are medium to large in size with an oval to oblong shape. They have a long shelf life and are disease resistant. The skin of the fruit has a dark red blush, covering most of the fruit with a slight yellow and green tinge. Harvest from late November to January

Granny Smith trees bear exquisite clusters of fragrant pink-white blooms which will attract birds and bees. The blooms are followed by a crop of vibrant green apples, which are crisp, slightly acidic and perfect for cooking. Granny Smith trees are self-fruitful, but will bear a better crop when pollinated with another variety like golden delicious.

Boland peaches will ripen and can be harvested mid December. They are large round, freestone peaches, with white flesh with a soft melting texture and wonderful flavour. The skin is green-white with a lovely red blush. The tree is a heavy bearer and self-pollinating.

A medium sized tree, bearing dark red fruit with a sweet creamy white and crisp flesh. Cross pollinates with Granny Smith or Golden Delicious. Flowers middle to late October. Bears fruit from late Feb to early March. Deciduous. 

A macadamia tree may take up to 5 years to produce nuts. The nuts are round and medium to large with a medium to thick shell. They have a good texture and sweet flavour. They are a good source of vit A, Iron, Zinc and Calcium.

Kent is a vigorous grower with a compact and upright growth habit. The fruit is oval shaped, with a rich sweet flavour. The skin is greenish yellow with a red blush as they mature. Harvest from February to April.

A vigorous grower with a low spreading habit. The fruit is large and excellent for eating with firm flesh and a tangy and sweet flavour, often used to make atchar. The skin of Keitt is mostly green with a slight red blush. Harvest from February to April.

An easy growing deciduous South African variety that produces round yellow flesh cling peaches that ripen from late December.  The flesh is fine, firm and non-melting.  Self-pollinating tree.  Ideal for canning.

The "Star Ruby" variety of grapefruit is seedless, with red flesh that is sweet and slightly tart. A refreshing and popular breakfast pomelo. The ruby red flesh is ideal for juicing. Harvest from middle June to early Spring. Evergreen.

Nectarine trees grow better in areas with cold winters and hot summers. The trees will blossom during Spring and fruit will ripen towards the beginning of Summer. Bears round, heart-shaped fruit.  The skin is paper thin with hues of pink.  White nectarines are sweeter than yellow ones and less acidic. Self-pollinating.

Ornamental peach tree, flowering with an abundance of single-double pink blossoms.  Can be cut to any shape and size.  Prune after flowering. Bears small hard fruit. 

Sensation is a vigorous grower. The skin of the fruit is a dark plum red and the flesh is light yellow and mildly sweet in flavour. Harvest from February to April.

Toulouse is a compact growing fig tree, bearing small dark skinned sweet figs. The fruit can be eaten with the skin on. They are well-suited to warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, exactly the climate of much of the Western Cape.

Full sun is essential: at least 6–8 hours per day, and prefers well-drained soil.

A beautiful tree that provides you with lots of shade in summer and also rewards you with nuts in fall. This hardy tree is ideal for the lawn because it does not shed its leaves until late in the fall.

Pepino Melon (Solanum muricatum) is a striking fruiting shrub that brings a touch of the unusual to Cape Town gardens. With its glossy green leaves and delicate purple-and-white flowers, it produces oval fruits streaked with violet that ripen to a golden-yellow glow. Compact and perennial, it grows to about 1 m tall and wide, making it a perfect fit for smaller spaces or decorative containers.

Native to the cool highlands of South America, Pepino Melon has found a natural rhythm in the Western Cape’s climate. Flowering begins in spring (September–October), with fruits ready to harvest from late summer into autumn (February–April). The flavour is refreshingly sweet, somewhere between cantaloupe and pear, and the fruit can be enjoyed fresh, chilled, or even sliced into salads for a tropical twist.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Exotic fruit with a unique flavour profile, sweet, refreshing, and versatile
• Compact shrub suited to pots, raised beds, or sunny borders
• Produces fruit reliably in Cape Town’s summer and autumn seasons
• Attractive foliage and purple-streaked fruit add ornamental charm
• Easy to grow and rewarding for adventurous gardeners
• Adapts well to Cape Town’s mild winters and warm summers
• A conversation piece that sets your garden apart

Planting & Care:

Choose a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained, compost-rich soil. Water regularly during Cape Town’s hot, dry summers, keeping the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect roots from heat. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage flowering and fruit set, and prune lightly after harvest to maintain a neat, bushy shape. Cape Town’s winter rains naturally refresh the plant, ensuring it’s ready for the next fruiting cycle.

Did You Know?

Pepino Melons can fruit within their very first year of planting. Unlike many fruiting shrubs that take seasons to establish, Pepinos reward Cape Town gardeners quickly, making them one of the fastest ways to enjoy homegrown exotic fruit.

Raspberry ‘Heritage’ (Rubus idaeus) is a classic and much-loved berry cane, prized for its sweet, ruby-red fruit and reliable harvests. Upright and bushy in habit, it grows to around 1.5–1.8 m tall and 1 m wide, making it ideal for raised beds, borders, or trained neatly along a trellis. Deciduous and perennial, it rests in winter and bursts back to life each spring, rewarding Cape Town gardeners with two fruiting seasons each year.

Originally bred in the United States, this raspberry adapts beautifully to the Western Cape’s cool winters and warm summers. Expect the first flush of berries in mid-summer (late December–January), followed by a second generous crop in early autumn (March–April). Its medium-sized berries are full of flavour, perfect for fresh eating, jams, or freezing.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces two harvests each year in Cape Town (summer and autumn)
• Upright, bushy growth habit - easy to manage in small gardens
• Sweet, ruby-red berries with rich flavour
• Thrives in Cape Town’s cool winters and warm summers
• Perfect for raised beds, borders, or trellises
• Deciduous perennial that rejuvenates naturally with winter rains
• A rewarding fruit crop for home gardeners

Planting & Care

Plant Raspberry ‘Heritage’ in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained, compost-rich soil. Water consistently during Cape Town’s hot, dry summers to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Prune out old canes after fruiting to encourage fresh growth, and provide support with stakes or trellises to keep canes upright. Feed in spring with organic fertiliser to boost healthy foliage and fruit set. With Cape Town’s winter rains, the plant naturally refreshes, setting the stage for another abundant harvest.

Planting raspberries near lavender or rosemary not only attracts pollinators but also enhances fruit size and sweetness, an easy companion planting trick for Cape Town gardens.

With Raspberry ‘Heritage’, you’ll enjoy two seasons of homegrown berries each year (summer and autumn) making it a rewarding and flavourful addition to your garden.

Rosemarie is a yellow pear with a bright red blush.  The flesh is creamy white, with a medium soft texture and very juicy.  Packham's Triumph will be an ideal pollinator for your tree.

Developed in South Africa the freestone fruit are popular for eating, drying, canning and making jams and preserves. A self-pollinating deciduous tree with an upright growth habit, that produces well. Blooms from late August and fruit harvest from late November.  

Lycium barbarum - Goji Berry
A hardy, deciduous shrub producing clusters of bright red, nutrient-rich berries in late summer through autumn in Cape Town’s climate. Known as a “superfood,” goji berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them perfect for smoothies, teas, and healthy snacking. The plant thrives in full sun, tolerates a wide range of soils, and is drought-hardy once established. Category: Edibles / Superfood / Ornamental Fruit Shrub. With its delicate purple flowers and vibrant berries, it’s both productive and ornamental.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces antioxidant-rich berries considered a global superfood.
• Hardy and adaptable to Cape Town’s climate.
• Attractive purple flowers followed by bright red berries.
• Can be grown in pots or directly in the garden.
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Position in full sun for best fruiting, though partial shade is tolerated. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as the plant matures. Stake young plants for support during the first two years. Prune lightly to encourage airflow and berry production. Fertilize in spring with compost or organic feed.

Did You Know?

Goji berries are also called “wolfberries” and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Their leaves are edible too, they can be added fresh to salads for a nutritious boost.