Trees

Trees are our thing. Lovingly grown at our nursery, in the Vale of Evesham, by arboreal experts who really know their onions trees, our trees are stronger and healthier than other trees for sale, establishing quickly wherever you live. We’ve chosen the best varieties of fruit, ornamental and native trees, so we've got you sorted, whatever you're after.

 

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  • Red Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ60 From ÂŁ30

    Red Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'

    Intensely vivid, hot pink blooms

    • Round-crowned, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Myriad fully-double pink blooms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    5 options available

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  • 'Accolade' Pink Cherry Blossom Tree Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ36 From ÂŁ35

    'Accolade' Pink Cherry Blossom Tree

    One of the earliest cherry blossoms

    • Upright and slender shape
    • Ideal for small spaces, growing to 4x4m
    • Fragrant pink semi-double flowers
    • Blossoms in March-April

    3 options available

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  • Flavourcot Apricot Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ65 From ÂŁ55

    'Flavorcot'® Apricot Tree

    Flavour by name and nature!

    • Fab flavour, arguably the best of any apricot
    • Reliably high-yielding in warm summers
    • Bake a batch of apricot shortbread
    • Harvest from late July to September

    1 option available

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  • 'Old Greengage' Plum Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ32
    From ÂŁ32

    'Old Greengage' Plum Tree

    An incredible heritage variety

    • Rich, candy-sweet and tender
    • A truly reliable cropper
    • Superb eaten fresh
    • Harvest from August

    3 options available

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  • Opal Plum Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ32
    From ÂŁ32

    'Opal' Plum Tree

    As stunning as a precious stone

    • Aromatic, juicy and flavourful
    • Fast-growing and early-cropping
    • Bite-sized fruit, makes a topnotch crumble
    • Harvest from late July to early August

    2 options available

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  • Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ20
    From ÂŁ20

    Silver Birch Tree | Betula pendula

    An iconic UK native species

    • Narrow, delicately pendulous tree
    • Large tree - grows higher than 12m
    • Lovely green leaves and bright white bark
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    10 options available

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  • Patio Orange Tree | Sweet Orange Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    ÂŁ60 From ÂŁ40

    Patio Orange Tree | Sweet Orange

    Scented blossoms, juicy fruits

    • Sumptuously sweet and juicy
    • Wonderfully fragrant flowers
    • Eat fresh, juice or slice and candy in sugar
    • Glossy evergreen foliage

    2 options available

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  • 'Little Miss Figgy' Patio Fig Tree Soft Fruit
    From ÂŁ30
    From ÂŁ30

    'Little Miss Figgy' Patio Fig Tree

    Brilliantly compact fig tree

    • Classic fig taste with a moreish sweetness
    • Often produces two crops per year
    • Rustle up a batch of homemade fig rolls
    • Pick your crop in August and September

    4 options available

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  • Evereste Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ28
    From ÂŁ28

    'Evereste' Crabapple Tree

    Award-winning and deservedly so

    • A lovely, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Dazzling white flowers turning pink
    • Good resistance to fire blight

    5 options available

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  • Concorde Pear Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ38 From ÂŁ30

    'Concorde' Pear Tree

    Easy to grow with superior taste

    • Sweet, crisp and devilishly moreish
    • Reliably regular cropper
    • Eat fresh, poach, roast or bake
    • Harvest from September (stores well)

    2 options available

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  • Gala Apple Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ35 From ÂŁ30

    'Gala' Apple Tree

    Makes a wonderful apple sauce

    • Crisp with a mild, sweet flavour (eating)
    • Very disease resistant and easy to grow
    • A delicious, mid-morning pick-me-up
    • Harvest in September (keeps for months)

    3 options available

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  • 'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree Dwarfing Rootstock Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    From ÂŁ30

    'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree

    Apple enthusiasts love this tree

    • Soft flesh with a nutty flavour (eating)
    • World-renowned heritage apple
    • Serve with cheese and walnuts!
    • Harvest from late September (stores well)

    1 option available

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  • Rouge De Bordeaux Fig Tree Soft Fruit
    From ÂŁ20
    ÂŁ25 From ÂŁ20

    'Rouge De Bordeaux' Fig Tree

    A gourmet, heritage French fig

    • Jammy and sweet with full-bodied flavour
    • Vigorous but still suitable for pot growing
    • Whip up a sticky fig and caramel pudding
    • Your figs will be ready to pick in August

    2 options available

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  • 'Jubilee' Plum Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ32
    From ÂŁ32

    'Jubilee' Plum Tree

    Even better than Victoria?

    • A well-balanced, complex flavour profile
    • Notably large fruits
    • Makes a fabulous plum pie
    • Harvest from mid-August

    1 option available

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  • Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree | Prunus Serrula Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ36 From ÂŁ35

    Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree | Prunus serrula

    Coppery-hued, stripy bark

    • Bushy, rounded tree
    • Incredible peeling, papery bark
    • Verdant green foliage and dainty white blooms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    5 options available

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  • Dwarf Purple Magnolia Tree | Magnolia 'Susan' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Dwarf Purple Magnolia Tree | Magnolia 'Susan'

    Stunning, punchy-pink blooms

    • Compact, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Scented, pink, cup-shaped flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    4 options available

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  • Kordia Cherry Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ32 From ÂŁ30

    'Kordia' Cherry Tree

    The darkest of all cherries

    • Fantastic depth of flavour with a sharp edge
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Rustle up a divine cherry pie
    • Harvest throughout July

    1 option available

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  • Lapins Cherry Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ32 From ÂŁ30

    Lapins 'Cherokee' Cherry Tree

    Late-cropping, Canadian variety

    • Aromatic flavour after the initial sweet hit
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Two words: cherry scones
    • Harvest in July (freezes well)

    1 option available

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  • Makrut Lime Tree | Citrus hystrix Soft Fruit
    From ÂŁ55
    From ÂŁ55

    Kaffir Lime Tree | Citrus hystrix

    Zest to impress

    • Intensely fragrant, citrusy taste
    • Self-fertile (no cross-pollination needed)
    • Add the leaves and zest to Thai curries
    • Harvest the fruit and leaves all year round

    1 option available

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  • Patio Cherry Tree Trained Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Patio Cherry Tree

    Small in stature, big on impact

    • Expertly grown to keep nice and small
    • Includes disease-resistant varieties
    • Eat from the tree, bake in pies and cobblers
    • Flavourful cherries, fantastic flowers

    5 options available

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  • Strawberry Tree | Arbutus unedo Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ18
    ÂŁ30 From ÂŁ18

    Strawberry Tree | Arbutus unedo

    Funky red fruits

    • Densely bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Glossy, bay-like leaves and white flower urns
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

    2 options available

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  • 'Red Sentinel' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ25
    ÂŁ45 From ÂŁ25

    'Red Sentinel' Crabapple Tree

    Ruby red, jewel-like fruits

    • A charming, upright-to-spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Clouds of pinkish white blossom in spring
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

    5 options available

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  • Tahiti Patio Lime Tree Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ65 ÂŁ50

    Tahiti Patio Lime Tree

    Zesty limes from your own patio!

    • Punchy acidity with subtle citrus flavour
    • Glorious, glossy foliage and fragrant flowers
    • Use in G&Ts and key lime pie!
    • Known to fruit throughout the year

    1 option available

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  • Patio Bay Tree | Laurus nobilis 'Bay Junior' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Patio Bay Tree | Laurus nobilis 'Bay Junior'

    The young star of the family

    • Patio tree with an upright, bushy habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Delicate green leaves (wonderfully aromatic)
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    2 options available

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  • Oullins Golden Gage Plum Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    From ÂŁ30

    'Oullins Golden Gage' Plum Tree

    An easy-to-grow gage

    • Sweet and aromatic
    • A great choice for growing in cooler areas
    • Pick and eat fresh or bake into a pie
    • Harvest from the middle of August

    1 option available

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  • Mini Orchard Collection | Cherry, Pear & Plum Trees Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ80
    ÂŁ105 From ÂŁ80

    Mini Orchard Collection | Cherry, Pear & Plum Trees

    Fruit all summer long

    • Sweet and juicy fruits for eating and cooking
    • Compact trees suitable for any size of garden
    • Devour straight from the branches
    • Harvest from July to October

    1 option available

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  • Bay Laurel Tree | Laurus Nobilis Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ18
    ÂŁ25 From ÂŁ18

    Bay Laurel Tree | Laurus nobilis

    Perfect for formal gardens

    • Upright tree (can also be topiaried)
    • Expertly grown in a range of shapes and sizes
    • Deep green, tactile, evergreen foliage
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

    7 options available

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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

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How to choose your tree

How to choose your tree

The perfect tree for your garden is one that is the right size and type for your garden, suits the position you’ve chosen for it and whose care needs match the time you have to spare. But most importantly, it’s the tree you love most - whether that’s the juiciest apple, the most colourful cherry blossom or the one that brings the most birds to your garden, we’ll help you find it with this easy-to-follow guide.

What's the deal with rootstocks?

What's the deal with rootstocks?

The eventual size of a fruit tree depends on its rootstock. This is the lower part of the tree, which is grafted to a scion (the flowering or fruiting part of the tree) to produce a tree with the best characteristics of both, which grows to a specific size. When choosing a tree, you should check the rootstock to find out what size the tree will grow to. Common apple rootstocks include M27, M9, M26, MM106 and M25. Popular pear rootstocks include Quince A and Quince C. For cherry trees, its usually Colt or Gisela 5. As for plums, look for Pixy or St Julien A (SJA). Peaches and apricots also use SJA.

Getting the best from your tree

Getting the best from your tree

Most trees prefer to be planted in a sunny or partially-shaded spot out of the way of any cold or drying winds, and in well-draining soil. You’ll need to water them regularly until their root systems are established (this takes about a year) but after that, they’ll get most of their needs met by the rain. To keep your tree healthy, tidy and at a manageable size, you’ll probably need to do some once or twice a year - and of course trees love a bit of mulch! Check our individual tree pages to find out how to care for yours, or find out more with our growers’ tips and tricks.

Trees FAQs

What tree should you get?

It depends what you’re looking for! If you want spectacular flowers, then cherry blossoms, crabapples and hawthorns are your best bet. As for amazing autumn colour? Liquidambar, ginkgo and maples hold the key. Do you want your garden to offer more than just a visual aspect? There are all kinds of fruit trees you can consider, including apples, , cherries and plums. There’s huge native trees, compact patio trees and trees with gruesome stories to tell…

How do you plant trees?

Whether you buy a potted or bare root tree, the instructions for planting are very similar. Dig a planting hole twice as wide and as deep as the plant’s rootball. Position your tree in the centre of the hole, then backfill with soil. Firm the soil down with your foot, then give the tree a good watering. Using a stake and tree tie, attach your tree to give it an extra bit of support. Check out our complete guide to planting trees for more information.

What conditions do trees like?

It will vary from tree to tree, but there are some general conditions you can refer back to as a sort of framework when planting a tree. Most trees prefer moist but well-drained soil with good levels of fertility. If your soil is poor, consider amending with some well-rotted manure or compost. Full sun to partial shade suits most trees, while an annual application of slow-release, general fertiliser around the tree’s base can be beneficial.

What’s the difference between bare root and potted trees?

Bare root trees are those that have been lifted from the ground between November and March during the plant’s dormant season. It is sent at this time as just a stem and the root network. The roots are then soaked prior to planting directly in the soil. Potted trees are those that have been grown in soil/compost and will be sent on in that pot. Bare root trees are often cheaper than their potted counterparts, and can be better for the environment.

Why do we grow trees in Air-Pots®?

By growing our trees in innovative Air-Pots®, they develop a healthier, more fibrous network of roots and take to their planting location more quickly and more successfully. They use a technique called air-pruning to develop that root system. Find out more in our comprehensive guide to Air-Pots®.

What trees are native to Britain?

There are a huge number of trees native to Britain, including species of alder, birch, hornbeam, beech, oak, lime, maple, hawthorn, cherry, willow, whitebeam, rowan, yew, hazel, crabapple and elder, to name just a few.

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Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

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| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
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Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

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| 2 Jun
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I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

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| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
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The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
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Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

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