Growing Regions

An ideal climate, New Zealand's warm, dry summers and cool winters provide an ideal growing climate for apples and pears. The apple tree thrives in locations that have a distinct winter period (the tree must have a dormancy period of at least 1200 hours per year under 7.2ºC) and a dry, warm summer with intense sunshine.

Many areas of New Zealand have the climate and soil fertility ideally suited for growing apples. The country's clean, clear water and a pollution-free atmosphere ensure a freshness and quality that's second to none.