Fruit for the garden

Fruit trees for sale We are fruit tree specialists, and so we can advise you on the ideal variety and type of tree for your garden according to the circumstances. Considerations that need thought include the type of soil, exposure to prevailing winds, and tree distances. Other things to bear in mind include pollinators - cross pollination is essential for cropping - and the size of the mature tree. We can select the right rootstock so that the tree becomes a suitable size. In any case, all our trees are carefully selected for health and cropping ability.

A number of fruit trees in a garden can become a very attractive feature as well as producing fruit. We can also provide advice on the use of ornamental trees in combination with the orchard area. Trees such as mountain ash, walnut, hornbeam, red oak, copper beech or prunus of various varieties are all good companions to orchard trees. Our team has the skills and experience needed to achieve the right balance between production and natural beauty, in accordance with the requirements of each individual situation.

As well as supplying the trees, we can also provide a comprehensive planning and tree care service. We will give advice on all aspects of top fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries, plums, quinces, peaches, apricots, walnuts, cobnuts, hazelnuts etc.) and soft fruit (black currant, red currant, loganberry, strawberry, tayberry, gooseberry etc.) with personal discussion by phone if required.

Orchard Pack - Fruit Trees for Sale

Special offer: Standard Orchard Pack

Our Standard Orchard pack contains five trees, 2 apple trees, 1 pear, 1 plum, and 1 greengage or cherry tree, selected to ensure efficient pollination. (If you would prefer different types of trees in your Orchard Pack, you can simply specify your requirements. There is no extra cost for Orchard Pack personalization). These quality trees will usually begin cropping the year after planting. Price just £89 plus delivery.

We deliver trees to all addresses in the UK. Please remember that the sooner you order, the sooner you will receive your trees. The main delivery period is from December to March, when trees are dormant and so in the best possible condition for transplanting with a high success rate.

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Variety choice; eating, cooking, juicing, slicing, baking, cider making

If you are planning to have your own orchard, or just a few trees in the garden, the question arises of which variety of fruit to plant . The most reliable trees from the cropping point of view are apples. Secondly you may then ask yourself, which apple variety suits me best? Which type of apple will be liked by the children and which apple does grandma prefer? I don’t want all the apples to ripen at the same time. So how do I set about making the right choice? We are specialists and are very happy to guide you. In the end it all comes down to a few elementary principles.

1) All apples, picked when mature, will become sweet. Some are by nature sweet when it is harvest time. Others have a degree of sharpness at harvest time and will retain their sharpness longer. Therefore if you plant more than one tree, it is best to choose different varieties. In that way your fruit will not all ripen at the same time. At harvest time, all apples are crisp. However the late maturing apples keep their crispness the longest.

2) All apples will cook. However some apples are better suited than others. The same applies to baking and apples used for slicing. Some apples will retain their shape when baked, others go to mush. Just indicate the characteristics you are looking and we will tell you.

3) The best apples for keeping are the late maturing apples, picked in October, some even in November, particularly the smaller sized apples. However, always keep them in a dark place, which should be the coolest possible. The ideal temperature at which to keep apples is around 3 degrees Celsius.

4) Humidity around apples is important to reduce shrivelling. When you store your apples, cover them loosely with plastic, for example an open plastic bag.

5) If you have the room, store the fruit in single layers. This will reduce the spread of rotting from one apple to another.

6) Finally if you lack the space, then keep the apples in the bottom of your fridge as soon as you have picked them.