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The trees begin fruiting from 3 to 4 years and fruit in late autumn and winter, making them a valuable year-round food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo care for Inga Beans, plant them in a sunny or partially shaded location, water them regularly especially during spring-autumn, and add organic matter or fertiliser to improve growth and yield. They are hardy and can tolerate brief frosts but are most suited to warm temperate climates. 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Cold-hardy and deciduous in winter. \u003cspan\u003eKeep the plant drier during the winter, but ensure ample watering during the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"flyingdragonnursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156741112128,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7031\/2256\/files\/Screenshot-20241110_065743_Trade_Me.jpg?v=1757067009"},{"product_id":"casimiroa-white-sapote-wiki-woo-grafted","title":"Casimiroa \/ White Sapote - Wiki Woo - Grafted","description":"\u003cp\u003eWiki Woo is often regarded as one of the best varieties of Casimiroa available in New Zealand, which has a very sweet, strong flavour. It has a light yellow flesh, and green skin. 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It is evergreen and can handle light frosts once established. They are self fertile and generally require only little maintenance. All Casimiroa are self fertile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are grafted trees and will usually produce flowers and fruit this year, and some of our current stock already has flowers forming now. Although these will start to form fruit, it is best to remove them for the first season to let the tree focus on growth, rather than fruit production. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tree is an excellent specimen, with a bushy and semi-weeping habit. It has rich green foliage and a short semi-deciduous period after flowering. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 4 meters in both height and spread. It can also be pruned to keep the tree smaller. 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The fruit is delicious when consumed fresh or used in desserts such as mousse, cakes, and custards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese trees can remain small and bear fruit even at just a few feet tall. Mature trees can tolerate temperatures as low as -2°C but need frost protection while young. In warmer regions of New Zealand, they can be grown outdoors in sheltered, frost-free areas, while in cooler climates, a greenhouse or conservatory may be necessary. They thrive in various soil types. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sapote trees from seedlings can produce bisexual, male, or female flowers. 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Red bananas stand out for their elevated content of beta carotene and vitamin C compared to their yellow counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese banana trees exhibit a growth height ranging from 4 to 5 meters, or potentially taller under optimal conditions. The pseudostems of these trees present an appealing reddish tint, enhancing their visual allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Dacca bananas can be grown outdoors in the Auckland and Northland region, provided they are in a sheltered, frost-free location. It's important to mulch the base of the plant. There is documentation of successful Red Dacca banana cultivation in Auckland. 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