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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.

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Kordia Cherry Tree
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Kordia Cherry Tree

Huge black cherries that are super easy to grow

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  • Rich and complex - the blackest cherry you can get
  • Found by chance in the Czech Republic - luckily for us!
  • Cherry pie so gorgeous you'll write an epic poem about it
  • Harvest throughout July
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Cross-Pollinating Cherry Collection | Kordia, Merchant & Regina
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Cross-Pollinating Cherry Collection | Kordia, Merchant & Regina

Three top cherry varieties big on taste

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  • Get bumper crops of sweet, juicy cherries from this top trio
  • Harvest throughout July and August
  • Naturally compact trees ideal for borders or growing in pots
  • Perfect for eating fresh, cooking or preserving
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Sunburst Cordon Cherry Tree
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Sunburst Cordon Cherry Tree

A superb dark cherry with a rich, sweet taste

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  • Bursting, juicy mouthfeel with a subtle sweetness
  • Our grower's pick for patio pots
  • Soft dark flesh ideal for smoothies and salads
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
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Lapins 'Cherokee' Cherry Tree
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Lapins 'Cherokee' Cherry Tree

Late cropping Canadian variety, well suited to the cold

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  • A heavy cropper with bright red cherries and fragrant blossom, good in colder areas
  • Named after expert Latvian cherry breeder Dr Charles Lapins
  • Two words: cherry scones
  • Ready in July, these freeze well
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'King James' Mulberry Tree | Morus nigra
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'King James' Mulberry Tree | Morus nigra

An old English variety with a royal pedigree

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  • Large crops of rich and succulent berries
  • A lovely ornamental tree with heart shaped foliage
  • Crops from August to September
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Walnut Tree | Juglans regia
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Walnut Tree | Juglans regia

A classic feature of the British countryside

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  • A stately, spreading tree with attractive silvery bark
  • Produces delicious crops of walnuts in autumn
  • Long catkins attract spring pollinators
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Golden Glow Apricot Tree
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Golden Glow Apricot Tree

Sweet, orange-fleshed apricots

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  • Golden skinned apricots with sweet orange flesh
  • Harvest in early August
  • Grows to a compact 4m
  • Self fertile
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Flavourcot Patio Apricot Tree
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Flavourcot Patio Apricot Tree

Famed for its superb, aromatic taste

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  • Extraordinary flavour, best of any Apricot
  • Good crops of large fruit in warmer years
  • Expertly pruned patio tree perfect for pots
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'Buccaneer' Walnut Tree
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'Buccaneer' Walnut Tree

Early cropping, self fertile walnut tree

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  • A stately tree with fresh green, spreading foliage
  • Heavy crops of walnuts suitable for pickling, drying and cooking
  • Ideally suited to the UK climate
  • Attracts native species of wildlife to your garden
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'Red Williams' Pear Tree
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'Red Williams' Pear Tree

A red version of this popular juicy pear

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  • A sweet dessert pear with an attractive red blush
  • Mid season - harvest from September
  • Partially Self Fertile - Pollination Group 3
  • Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
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'Peche de Vigne' Bloody Peach Tree
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'Peche de Vigne' Bloody Peach Tree

An heirloom red fleshed peach

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  • This old French variety has rasperry red flesh
  • Harvest in August
  • Sweet peach flavour with a hint of raspberry
  • Grow in a sunny border or pot
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Tomcot Patio Apricot Tree
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Tomcot Patio Apricot Tree

New, heavy cropping Apricot variety

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  • Bursting with flavour
  • Performs best in warm areas of the UK
  • Expertly pruned patio tree perfect for pots
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'Pitmaston Pineapple' Apple Tree
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'Pitmaston Pineapple' Apple Tree

An unusual heirloom variety with a fabulous flavour

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  • Sweet & fruity pineapple flavour
  • The most unique flavour, a real talking point
  • Create a twist on a Piña colada without getting caught in the rain
  • Late season - harvest September to October, stores 2-3 weeks
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'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree
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'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree

Grow your own sloe gin!

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  • Beautiful blue fruit with masses of white blossom
  • Best for wildlife and pollinators
  • Essential for slow gin and hedgerow jelly!
  • Ripe and ready in October
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'Alfred' Apricot Tree
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'Alfred' Apricot Tree

Think you know apricots? Taste these!

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  • Orange skinned apricots with a juicy, aromatic flavour
  • Harvest in late July
  • Grows to a compact 3.6m - perfect for pots
  • Self fertile
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'Ecolette' Patio Apple Tree | 4.5L Pot
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'Ecolette' Patio Apple Tree | 4.5L Pot

Big flavours from a small tree

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  • Superb, intense but balanced flavour
  • Grow apples in pots on your patio
  • We would never have discovered gravity if all apple trees were this size
  • High yields of fruit from a small space
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Hartland Patio Cherry Tree
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Hartland Patio Cherry Tree

The best cherry tree for growing in a pot

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  • The tiny tree with a big crop of sweet cherries
  • Our grower's choice for growing in pots
  • Eat them straight off the tree, no-one's looking
  • Early Harvest - pick at the start of July
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Madame Blanchet Patio Nectarine Tree
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Madame Blanchet Patio Nectarine Tree

The perfect dwarf Peach Tree

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  • Ideal for growing in pots
  • Reliable even in colder areas
  • Trained to a Dwarf size–Maximum height only 1.5 meters!
  • Self Fertile–grows delicious fruit all on its own!
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Avalon Pride Patio Peach Tree
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Avalon Pride Patio Peach Tree

The UK's favourite Peach Tree

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  • The only variety fully resistant to Peach Leaf Curl
  • One of the most reliable, heavy croppers
  • Self Fertile
  • Expertly pruned patio tree perfect for pots
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Conference Cordon Pear Tree
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Conference Cordon Pear Tree

The UK's favourite pear - tasty, reliable and easy to grow

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  • Superb, aromatic flavour and soft, juicy flesh
  • The nation's favourite Pear tree
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
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Conference Patio Pear Tree
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Conference Patio Pear Tree

The UK's favourite pear - tasty, reliable and easy to grow

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  • Superb, aromatic flavour and soft, juicy flesh
  • The nation's favourite Pear tree
  • Expertly pruned patio tree perfect for pots
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Stella Cordon Cherry Tree
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Stella Cordon Cherry Tree

A familiar old favourite, prized for its flavour

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  • 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
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
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Peregrine Patio Peach Tree
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Peregrine Patio Peach Tree

A hardy, reliable and heavy Peach cropper

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  • Fine, sweet flavour
  • Good resistance to Peach leaf curl
  • Expertly pruned patio tree perfect for pots
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Victoria Cordon Plum Tree
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Victoria Cordon Plum Tree

The UK's favourite - reliable, versatile and delicious!

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  • The iconic British plum tree with a superb flavour
  • Damp, cold or partial shade? No problem
  • Makes the perfect plum frangipane
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
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Fruit Tree FAQs

What fruit trees grow in the UK?

All the fruit trees we sell are grown in the UK and have been chosen because they are well adapted to our climate. The classics grow well here - apples, pears, plums and so on - but also hardy varieties of cherries, figs, apricots and more.

What is the easiest fruit to grow?

We took this very question to our fruit tree growers, John and Josh. They recommend starting with apples like Discovery, pears like Williams and plums like Victoria. For more, see their full shortlist.

When to plant fruit trees

There are two options when it comes to planting fruit trees. Potted versions can be planted any time of year, but they’ll need more watering and care in the heat. Bare root versions are delivered without soil while the tree is dormant, around November to March, and should be planted during this time - they’re generally cheaper and a bit easier to get established.

Where to plant fruit trees in the garden

Most fruit trees benefit from being in a sunny position, at least for a healthy portion of the day (4-6 hrs), and relatively sheltered from wind to avoid all the flowers being blown away before they get pollinated. Also check whether your tree needs a pollination partner (if you're in a remote area where there aren't any other fruit trees for a mile) or is self fertile.

How far apart should I plant fruit trees?

It’s important to leave space between trees so their roots and branches have enough room to spread as they grow. Check the guidance for each tree to get an idea of its eventual size - the distance between trees should be at least as much as each tree’s eventual spread. This can be as little as 1.5m for trees with very dwarfing rootstocks, or as great as 8m for vigorous trees.

What is the fastest growing fruit tree?

The fastest fruiting trees include pears, apples and figs, with a substantial crop three to four years after planting. For even faster harvesting, you could plant berries, which can fruit within the first year.

How much sun do fruit trees need?

Fruit trees need about 6-8 hours of direct sunlight to produce a good crop, though with cooking varieties you can get away with a little less.

What are dwarf fruit trees?

Dwarf fruit trees are varieties bred to maintain a compact size, in part by grafting the tree to a dwarfing rootstock. This makes them ideally suited to smaller gardens or even growing in pots.

How many fruit trees make an orchard?

There are no hard-and-fast rules, but generally a group of 5 or more fruit trees can constitute an orchard. We recommend planting a variety of fruits so you can enjoy a more varied harvest and foster greater resistance to pests. Check out our mini orchard pack to get started.

What tree can grow multiple fruits?

Trees won’t naturally grow more than one variety of fruit, but sometimes growers graft multiple stems onto one rootstock, producing a ‘family’ fruit tree.

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