Fruit - Trees
The production of young fruit plants is an extremely specialised business, we are therefore delighted to be able to source all our fruit stocks from a leading UK fruit nursery and can now offer our customers a comprehensive range of plants with complete confidence. All our plants are grown in the Uk, certified virus free and ministry inspected where appropriate. All plants are supplied bare rooted unless stated otherwise.
ROOTSTOCKS: All our tree fruits are grown on semi-dwarfing stocks to contol growth and make trees of an ideal size for average gardens. Plant 12-15ft apart. MM106 A versatile rootstock thriving on a wide range of soils producing mature trees of 10-12ft in height and width. All our Apples are grafted onto this stock.
QUINCE A/QUINCE C: More vigorous/less vigorous. The vigour of these rootstocks is used to temper the vigour of the variety, both will therefore mature trees of a similar size to MM106.
ST JULIEN A: Widely used reliable rootstock, again producing trees of 10-12ft.
GISELA: 5 More dwarfing rootstock for Cherries, 8-10ft when mature.
COLT: Less dwarfing Cherry rootstock, 12-15ft. We may occasionally substitute other rootstocks of a similar nature should any ot the above become unavailable.
MAIDEN TREES: Most of our fruiting trees are offered in this popular form. This is a 1 year old, unpruned tree that may be trained into any shape required.
APPLES: All supplied as Maidens, rootstock MM106
POLLINATION: To ensure a good crop it is necessary to plant varieties together that will flower at a similar time and so pollinate each other. For ease of reference apples are grouped by flowering time, to choose a suitable pollinator simply select a variety of the same or adjacent group for example an apple in Group 2 will pollinate another in Groups 1, 2 or 3. Some varities are self fertile (sf) but will produce better crops with suitable pollinators. Tiploid varieties (T) require two other varieties for best results, they produce very little pollen and are therefore unsuitable for pollinating other varieties.
Fr ALMOND INGRID, Self Fertile Rootstock St. Julian.A. Prunus persicoides INGRID
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A particularly reliable variety of Almond tree which not only produces delicious nuts but also has beautiful soft pink flowers which fade to white. The Ingrid is resistant t to leaf curl and makes an attractive ornamental tree.
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Fr APPLES COOKING (CULINARY) ARTHUR TURNER
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Large yellow green fruits which are particularly suitable for baking and cooking appear on this frost resistant variety of Apple Tree making it suitable for colder areas.
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Fr APPLES COOKING (CULINARY) BRAMLEYS SEEDLING Malus domestica BRAMLEYS SEEDLING
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One of the best known apples both by name and its familiar flat bottomed shape. The flesh is light in texture when cooked with a slightly tart taste. One of the most popular varieiies.
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Fr APPLES COOKING (CULINARY) GRENADIER Malus domestica GRENADIER
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One of the earliest harvesting varieties this rather unattractive fruit produces the most delicious tasting flesh when cooked. A comnpact tree well suited to smaller gardens.
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Fr APPLES EATING (COOKING) BLENHEIM ORANGE Malus domestica BLENHEIM ORANGE
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The flesh of this cooking apple has a crumbly testure with a nutty flavour. The skin is has a pleasant appearance of red stripes and golden yellow hues in the colouring. Ready to harvest late September-early October.
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Fr APPLES EATING (COOKING) CHARLES ROSS Malus domestica CHARLES ROSS
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Best eaten or cooked immediately after picking allows the full flavour of the sweet and slightly scented flesh to be enjoyed to its full potential. Ready for picking September-December.
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Fr APPLES EATING (COOKING) GREENSLEEVES Malus domestica GREENSLEEVES
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An excellent variety for cider making and juicing. The flesh is crisp to taste and the skin is pale green ripening to a bright yellow.
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Fr APPLES EATING (COOKING) IDARED
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IDARED DUAL PURPOSE (EATING & COOKING) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica IDARED
The Idared Apple tree originated in Idaho U.
The Idared Apple tree originated in Idaho U.
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Fr APPLES EATING (COOKING) JAMES GRIEVE
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JAMES GRIEVE DUAL PURPOSE (EATING & COOKING) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica JAMES GRIEVE
The James Grieve Apple tree hailed from north of the border in Edinburgh in 1893 making it particularly suitable for growing in cooler climates.
The James Grieve Apple tree hailed from north of the border in Edinburgh in 1893 making it particularly suitable for growing in cooler climates.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) ASHMEADS KERNEL
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ASHMEADS KERNEL, EATING(DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica ASHMEADS KERNEL
A very old established variety raised by Dr Ashmead of Gloucester in the early 17th century.
A very old established variety raised by Dr Ashmead of Gloucester in the early 17th century.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) BRAEBURN
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BRAEBURN, EATING(DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica BRAEBURN
This popular Apple tree originated in New Zealand in the late 1950’s and the Braeburn is one of the most favoured commercially grown Apple trees in that country.
This popular Apple tree originated in New Zealand in the late 1950’s and the Braeburn is one of the most favoured commercially grown Apple trees in that country.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) COX SELF FERTILE
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COX SELF FERTILE, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica COX SELF FERTILE
Although considered a relatively new variety this dessert eating Apple tree has swiftly become one of the most popular varieties.
Although considered a relatively new variety this dessert eating Apple tree has swiftly become one of the most popular varieties.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) DISCOVERY
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DISCOVERY,EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica DISCOVERY
Although the Discovery Apple tree is amongst the most well known and familiar of names it came about almost accidentally when a Worcester Permain-(link to Worcester Permain) seed was planted in the 1940’s by a farm worker in his garden which lead to the formation of a new Apple tree the Discovery.
Although the Discovery Apple tree is amongst the most well known and familiar of names it came about almost accidentally when a Worcester Permain-(link to Worcester Permain) seed was planted in the 1940’s by a farm worker in his garden which lead to the formation of a new Apple tree the Discovery.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) EGREMONT RUSSET
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EGREMONT RUSSET, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica EGREMONT RUSSET
The Egremont Russet is a very different old fashioned Apple tree from the Victorian era believed to have been recorded by the Earl of Egremont at Petworth in Sussex.
The Egremont Russet is a very different old fashioned Apple tree from the Victorian era believed to have been recorded by the Earl of Egremont at Petworth in Sussex.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) ELLISONS ORANGE
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ELLISONS ORANGE, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE – Malus domestica ELLISONS ORANGE
This truly classic English Apple tree was introduced in the late 19th century in Lincolnshire.
This truly classic English Apple tree was introduced in the late 19th century in Lincolnshire.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) FALSTAFF
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FALSTAFF, EATING(DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica FALSTAFF
A more modern variety of Apple tree the Falstaff was developed in Kent in the 1960’s with particular attention paid to appearance it is thought to be one of, if not the, heaviest yielding Apple tree making it a firm favourite in the garden and comes highly recommended.
A more modern variety of Apple tree the Falstaff was developed in Kent in the 1960’s with particular attention paid to appearance it is thought to be one of, if not the, heaviest yielding Apple tree making it a firm favourite in the garden and comes highly recommended.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) FIESTA
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FIESTA, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica FIESTA
Raised in a research station in Kent in the early 1970’s the Fiesta Apple tree was awarded a Garden of Merit by the RHS in 1987 it can also be known as the Red Pippin.
Raised in a research station in Kent in the early 1970’s the Fiesta Apple tree was awarded a Garden of Merit by the RHS in 1987 it can also be known as the Red Pippin.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) FORTUNE
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FORTUNE,EATING(DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica FORTUNE
The Fortune Apple tree was first developed by the Laxton Bros.
The Fortune Apple tree was first developed by the Laxton Bros.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) GALA
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GALA, EATING(DESSERT) APPLE TREE- Malus domestica GALA
The Gala Apple tree originated in New Zealand in the early 1960’s and was named in 1965.
The Gala Apple tree originated in New Zealand in the early 1960’s and was named in 1965.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) GOLDEN DELICIOUS
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GOLDEN DELICIOUS,EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica GOLDEN DELICIOUS
The Golden Delicious apple is probably one of the most well known fruits to the consumer and was introduced to the UK in the early 1920’s.
The Golden Delicious apple is probably one of the most well known fruits to the consumer and was introduced to the UK in the early 1920’s.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) KATY
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KATY,EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica KATY
The Katy Apple tree is an early season variety which was developed in 1947 in Sweden and was brought to the UK in 1966 but is still commercially grown abroad.
The Katy Apple tree is an early season variety which was developed in 1947 in Sweden and was brought to the UK in 1966 but is still commercially grown abroad.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) KIDDS ORANGE RED
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KIDDS ORANGE RED,EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica KIDDS ORANGE RED
The Kidds Orange Red is an Apple tree which originates from New Zealand having been bred by an amateur grower by the name of J.
The Kidds Orange Red is an Apple tree which originates from New Zealand having been bred by an amateur grower by the name of J.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) LORD LAMBOURNE
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LORD LAMBOURNE, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica LORD LAMBOURNE
The first Lord Lambourne Apple tree was first introduced in 1907 and was named after the president of the RHS in 1923 its similarity to the classic English apples led it to being awarded the RHS Award of Merit the same year.
The first Lord Lambourne Apple tree was first introduced in 1907 and was named after the president of the RHS in 1923 its similarity to the classic English apples led it to being awarded the RHS Award of Merit the same year.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) PIXIE
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PIXIE,EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica PIXIE
The Pixie Apple tree originated in England in 1947 although it is a compact fruit it has a wonderful flavour with a parentage thought to have come from either Cox’s Orange Pippin or Sunset-(link to Sunset).
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) RED DEVIL
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RED DEVIL , EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica RED DEVIL
The Red Devil Apple tree is a wonderful decorative tree with stunning pink blossom and a slender habit this Apple tree was raised in 1975 by H.
The Red Devil Apple tree is a wonderful decorative tree with stunning pink blossom and a slender habit this Apple tree was raised in 1975 by H.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) SPARTAN
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SPARTAN, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica SPARTAN
The Spartan Apple tree is one of the first Apple trees to be consciously bred in a scientific environment in Canada during the early 1920’s using the Apple tree varieties McIntosh and Newtown Pippin.
The Spartan Apple tree is one of the first Apple trees to be consciously bred in a scientific environment in Canada during the early 1920’s using the Apple tree varieties McIntosh and Newtown Pippin.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) SUNSET
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Excellent garden apple with red and orange flushed yellow fruit.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) WINTER GEM
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WINTER GEM, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica WINTER GEM
The Winter Gem Apple Tree is a reasonably new variety developed in Kent in the 1960’s and is a cross between the lesser known Grimes Golden and the very popular Cox’s Orange Pippin giving the best characteristics of both.
The Winter Gem Apple Tree is a reasonably new variety developed in Kent in the 1960’s and is a cross between the lesser known Grimes Golden and the very popular Cox’s Orange Pippin giving the best characteristics of both.
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Fr APPLES EATING (DESSERT) WORCESTER PERMAIN
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WORCESTER PEARMAIN, EATING (DESSERT) APPLE TREE-Malus domestica WORCESTER PEARMAIN
The Worcester Pearmain Apple tree originates as the name suggests from Worcester in the late 1800’s.
The Worcester Pearmain Apple tree originates as the name suggests from Worcester in the late 1800’s.
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Fr APRICOT EARLY MOOR PARK Prunus armeniaca Moorpark
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This is a popular self fertile variety of Apricot most suitable for English gardens. It can be grown in various forms either as a standard tree or a fan or espalier but is most successful in a sunny position.The fruit which can ripen as early as August are quite juicy with a deep golden orange flesh and yellow to golden orange skin.
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Fr CHERRY COLNEY Prunus Avium COLNEY
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The fruit from this variety of cherry are very dark red almost black in colour very sweet in flavour and are produced in abundance for harvesting from mid August. As a dessert fruit they are most excellent but can also be used in pies and flans.An added benefit of this variety is that it is resistant to canker.
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Fr CHERRY EARLY RIVERS Prunus Avium EARLY RIVERS
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The extremely heavy crops produced by this variety can require netting to protect from decimation by birds. It is an early variety giving plenty of temptingly sweet juicy dark red cherries which can be ready to harvest in early July.
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Fr CHERRY LAPINS, CHEROKEE -Prunus Avium LAPINS
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Best grown in a sunny situation this variety produces exceptionally large dark red fruit with a superb flavour which can be eaten straight from the tree when harvested from early July although can be collected and used for cullinary purposes.
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Fr CHERRY MERTON GLORY Prunus Avium MERTON GLORY
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Suitable for smaller gardens due to its compact size this variety is also best grown in a sheltered site to maximize the crops. The large white heart shaped fruit which can be ready to pick from early July are very sweet to taste.
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Fr CHERRY MORELLO Prunus cerasus Morello
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A very familiar name in the cherry family this smaller tree is suitable for the cottage garden and best grown against a north facing wall.The abundant crops of large fruit when dark red in colour tend to be quite sour in taste however if left until the colour is almost black they are sweet enough to eat straight from the tree.
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Fr CHERRY STELLA Prunus avium Stella
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A smaller tree which can be kept at about 8ft so ideal for compact gardens.The white blossoms are followed by large sweet dark red dessert fruit that are usually ready for harvesting in late July.
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Fr CHERRY SUMMER SUN Prunus avium Summer Sun
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Suitable for growing in more northerly climes this hardy variety with its good frost tolerance produces attractive white flowers followed by dark red juicy well flavoured fruit in July. It is also ideal for the smaller garden with its compact size.
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Fr CHERRY SUNBURST Prunus avium SUNBURST
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Originally developed in Canada the Sunburst is most effective with large crops if planted in a sunny but sheltered situation.The large almost black fruit are generally ready to harvest early in July and have a superb flavour.
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