The orchard was planted in stages over several years and is still being improved.
Mangosteens from the Rainforests of Malaysia constitute our major crop, fruiting from about January to March.

Rambutans, also from the South-east Asian jungles, are a most decorative tree when in fruit. The Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are particularly attracted to them so it is difficult to produce a crop without the benefit of protective nets.

Black Sapotes from Mexico produce a regular winter crop. A species of Diospyros they are closely related to Persimmons and are sometimes known as Black Persimmon. The fruit is harvested when quite firm but there are always some fruit left on the tree and these attract honeyeaters and other fruit-loving birds as they ripen.

We also grow Abiu, Acerola, Canistel, Carambola, Durian, Grumachama, Jaboticaba, Jakfruit, Mamey Sapote, Posh te, Rollinia and Soursop which, supplemented with some bananas provide us with fruit for many months of the year.

We have planted a selection of native rainforest fruits which are both edible and tasty including Davidson’s Plum, Atherton Nut, Lemon Aspen and Cedar Bay Cherry.

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