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Propagation Methods

Fruit trees can be grown using four different propagation methods; germinating seeds, marcotting (air-layering), Grafting and striking cuttings.

Fruit trees can be the same species but have a different propagation method. This can influence the trees fruiting potential.

Each propagation method offers slightly different set of benefits and disadvantages.

Grafted and Marcotted trees are generally in very high demand as they tend to guarantee quick and reliable fruit production.

On average, they fruit 3 - 4x faster than seedling grown trees whilst maintaining all the fruit characteristics of the tree is came from.


For guaranteed fruit quality and fruit set in the shortest amount of time we recommend planting Grafted & Marcotted Fruit Trees.

However there are certain fruit trees I would still recommend planting from seed, this includes plants such a jackfruit, rollinia, abiu, marang, soursop & more. These plants grow and fruit quickly from seed. Seedling grown trees tend to be more vigorous trees and once mature they can be just as productive as grafted & marcotted trees.

Climate for Fruit Trees

We grow both Tropical & Sub-Tropical Fruit trees. This means we have exotic fruits trees to supply the entire east coast of Australia.

Our Nursery is located in Far North Queensland, Australia (around 17*C from the equator).

Here all these tropical fruits trees thrive in the lush tropical climate (average temps between 20*C - 27*C, 3.5 metres of rain/year)

It is important to ensure that your climate will be suitable for growing the fruit tree you wish to purchase.

In order to simplify things, our fruit trees have been categorised by their climate, either Tropical or Sub-Tropical. 

Now in reality it is not this simple, the climate is a spectrum, becoming more tropical as average temperatures and rainfall increase and more Sub-Tropical as they decrease. 

The map below will help you to get an indication of the climate where you wish to plant the trees.

Sub-Tropical Trees will Grow in Tropical areas but Tropical Trees may not grow in Sub-Tropical areas.

Microclimates can vary dramatically and so there will be exceptions outside of the guidelines given by the map.

We encourage everyone to do their own research to make sure the fruit trees will grow in your specific climate.