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Easy but slow to grow

8 varieties in NZ

produce fruit on horizontal fruiting spurs so bending branches to the horizontal helps

fruiting spurs should be left for 3 to 5 years until they loose their vigour

likes a sunny spot protected from wind and frost.

prefer hot and dry over humid

hardy tolerating temps to -20

long lived

can be grown in wet soils

 

 


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