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Fruit Trees
We consider ourselves a bit of a fruit tree specialist. Working with John, our fruit grower in the south of England who, by the way, has over 50 years' experience growing the UK's finest fruit trees, we've curated a selection of only the very best performing varieties, each with something unique about them. We'll also help you with everything you need to know about choosing, growing and caring for fruit trees.
The easiest fruit trees to grow
For maximum crops with minimum effort, pick one of our growers’ easiest fruit trees. These are the tried and trusted varieties that will give you a good crop year after year, winning RHS awards and more importantly, our growers’ seal of approval! Fruit tree experts John and Josh grow over 100 varieties a year for easy growing and fantastic flavour, they recommend Discovery (eating) and Grenadier (cooking) apples, Williams and Conference pears and Victoria plums. They’re cold hardy, disease resistant and light on the pruning duties. What’s more, they’ll produce plentiful crops earlier than most.
Growing fruit trees in pots
Don’t have space for an orchard? Pick one of our specially trained patio trees and grow it in a pot. Cherries, apricots, apples, pears and plums will thrive and produce good crops in containers (and figs prefer them) but you’ll need to choose the right one. For the best results, plant your tree in a container that’s at least 30cm deep and wide, position it in a sunny, sheltered area (patios, balconies and decks are all good) and make sure you water and feed it regularly. If the weather’s looking a bit frosty, no problem - simply move your pot indoors.
Unusual fruit trees to grow
Up for a challenge - or just want to impress your friends? Grow an 18th century apple tree or a plum dating back to the 1400s - these well kept secrets are big on flavour and they’ve been grown for centuries by those in the know. Or how about trying a medlar, mulberry or quince tree? They’re all hardy and productive in the UK, make a perfect talking point for your garden and deserve to be better known. You won’t find these heritage fruits in the shops either, so as well as getting tastier produce, you’ll be helping to preserve these traditional varieties for future generations.
The UK's favourite - reliable, versatile and delicious!
- The iconic British plum tree with a superb flavour
- Damp, cold or partial shade? No problem
- Makes the perfect plum frangipane
- Harvest for weeks from late August onwards
A familiar old favourite, prized for its flavour
- A tangy black cherry with a balanced sweet/tart flavour
- The most popular patio cherry in the UK
- Pair with vanilla, nuts, herbs or dark chocolate - great with ice cream, too
- Pick them from late July to August
The UK's favourite pear - tasty, reliable and easy to grow
- Superb, aromatic flavour and soft, juicy flesh
- The nation's favourite Pear tree
- Mutiple size options available inc. Patio Tree
- RHS Award Winner
The ultimate cherry pie starts here
- Glossy and dark with a sophisticated taste
- Best for cooking and liqueurs
- We wouldn't put anything else in our black forest gateau!
- Pick them in late July and early August
A British classic, famous for its flavour
- Wonderfully aromatic, with sweetness & a sharp edge
- Compact sized tree, easy to harvest!
- Tastes 10x better than supermarket bought
- Late season - harvest September to October
Probably the best dual purpose variety of apple
- Sharp early apples, sweet & soft later on
- Award winning variety renowned for its juiciness
- Makes great pies, juices & deserts
- Mid season - harvest August to September
Famed for its superb, aromatic taste
- Extraordinary flavour, best of any Apricot
- Good crops of large fruit in warmer years
- Mutiple size options available inc. Patio Tree
- Self Fertile
The perfect garden pear tree for taste and reliability
- Reliable, bumper crops in all conditions
- Great keeper, store for up to 2 months
- Partially Self Fertile - Pollination Group 4
- Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
A great traditional English Pear with fine flavour
- RHS Award Winner for fine flavour and performance
- Best Pear for poaching
- Partially Self Fertile - Pollination Group 3
- Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
New, heavy cropping Apricot variety
- Some structural pruning required
- Performs best in warm areas of the UK
- Mutiple size options available inc. Patio Tree
- Self Fertile
A hardy, reliable and heavy Peach cropper
- Fine, sweet flavour
- Good resistance to Peach leaf curl
- Mutiple size options available inc. Patio Tree
- Self Fertile
Reliable, prolific and well suited to UK climate
- The best performing Nectarine
- Reliable, heavy crops of large, juicy fruit
- Self Fertile
- Max size H4m x W4m - SJA Rootstock
Apple enthusiasts adore this classic Victorian Russet
- Dry, soft flesh with a mellow nutty flavour
- World renowned heritage apple with modern performance
- A favourite of gourmet chefs & apple geeks
- Mid season harvest - Sept-Oct, Keeps well.
An excellent performer with large crops of juicy red apples
- Fine flavoured; sweet with a short sharpness
- Genuinely dual-purpose apples
- Versatile & award winning variety
- Late season - harvest September to October
Considered to have the best flavour of any plum or gage
- Rich, candy-sweet and tender - one of the best eating plums around
- The best choice for warmer areas of the UK
- "Without exception the finest plum in England" - George Lindley, 1831
- Harvest in August
Versatile French cherry plum, ideal for cooking or eating
- The plum that tells you when it's ripe - just look for the pink blush!
- From medieval France - it doesn't get more heritage than that
- Essential for the French classic Tarte aux Mirabelles
- Pick from late August
Easy to grow gage with sweet and juicy golden fruit
- Award winning heritage gage from 1860s France
- A great choice for growing in cooler areas
- "Exquisite flavour and handsome appearance " - Robert Hogg, 19th century expert
- Harvest from the middle of August
One of the tastiest dessert apples you can grow
- Superb flavour. Intensely sweet, followed by a sharp edge & deep aroma
- This is our growers favorite, & he's tried a few...
- Exceptional performance as well as taste - that is rare
- Late season - harvest September to October
Excellent rich, aromatic flavour
- RHS Award Winner for fine flavour
- Late harvest: Sept-Oct
- Partially Self Fertile - Pollination Group 4
- Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
Most popular Quince variety, best suited to UK climate
- Most reliable Quince, producing bumper crops
- Excellent for use in jams or jellies
- Self Fertile - Pollination Group 3
- Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
A crisp, sweet, juicy apple perfect for kids
- A sweet apple taste with a crisp bite
- Award winning, attractive snow white-looking apple
- As the name suggests, a stoic variety that performs against all odds
- Late season - harvest September to October
Versatile favourite with a sharp, juicy taste
- Sharp, acidic flavour that really packs a punch
- A "marmite" apple that everyone knows &.. loves?
- Can be used for cooking as well as eating
- Late season - harvest September to October, stores well
Ironically named–the most reliable cropper in UK climate
- A little tree with large fruit - ideal for pots
- The best choice for colder areas
- Sweet and deep red - this is what you want on top of your sundae
- Ready to pick around the third week of July
Heavy crops of sweet, delicious dessert apples
- Deep, aromatic flavour with a sharp bite. Sweetens late season
- Award winning, easy to grow, heavy cropper
- One of the best keepers so you can enjoy until March
- Late season - harvest September to October, keeps until March
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