TreeCropper 84

Front cover: Red currant – a fantastic, edible, Christmas decoration that ripens right on time every year. Photo: Sheryn Clothier

2	Editor’s opinion
4	Pips and pieces
6	NZTCA notices
7	President’s report
8	Your letters
10	Persimmons
13	Questions
14	Lucuma
16	Asimoya
18	2016 Conference
23	Monk Fruit
24	Guthrie-Smith Arboretum
29	Pineapples
30	Rootstock effect on fruit
34	Understanding your soil test
39	Monkey Puzzle tree
40	Gift a membership