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

    'Czar' Plum Tree

    Award-winning heavyweight

    • A naturally sharper-tasting plum
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Make a plum sauce to serve with dumplings
    • Harvest from early August to September

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  • 'Bloody Ploughman' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ32
    From ÂŁ32

    'Bloody Ploughman' Apple Tree

    An incredible origin story!

    • Juicy and mild (dual)
    • Stained, pinkish-red flesh
    • Cooks down wonderfully into a sauce
    • Harvest from September

    2 options available

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  • Mini Apple Tree | Malus 'Appletini' Trained Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Mini Apple Tree | Malus 'Appletini'

    Bitesized apples from your patio

    • Picturesque, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Dainty pink blossoms
    • Self-fertile (doesn't need a partner)

    2 options available

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  • Alfred' Apricot Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ45 From ÂŁ38

    'Alfred' Apricot Tree

    Born in the USA

    • Juicy and aromatic flavour
    • Less prone to dieback than other varieties
    • Eat fresh from the tree or use to make jam
    • Harvest in late July

    2 options available

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  • Professor Sprenger' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ60 ÂŁ50

    'Professor Sprenger' Crabapple Tree

    Perfect for pollinators

    • A rounded, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Scented white blooms in spring
    • Golden yellow leaves in autumn

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  • Scarlet Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Embley' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    From ÂŁ38

    Scarlet Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Embley'

    Incredible autumn colour!

    • Upright, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Autumnal hues of purple, red and orange
    • Attracts all manner of birds to your garden

    3 options available

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  • Cordon Cherry Tree Trained Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Cordon Cherry Tree

    Great yields in half the space

    • Expertly grown in a columnar shape
    • Includes both sweet and sour cherries
    • Use in crumbles, cobblers and conserves
    • Flavour-packed fruit, fab flowers

    3 options available

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  • Honeylocust Tree | Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ55
    From ÂŁ55

    Honeylocust Tree | Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'

    A spectacular sunny display

    • Bushy, rounded tree
    • Large tree – grows up to 12m
    • Bright yellow leaves turn green with age
    • Thornless (unlike other honeylocust trees)

    1 option available

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  • Patio Apricot Tree Trained Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Patio Apricot Tree

    A little tree goes a long way!

    • Expertly grown to keep nice and small
    • Includes heavy-cropping varieties
    • Eat straight after picking or dry for a snack
    • Refreshing apricots, charming flowers

    2 options available

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  • Mini Orchard Collection | Apple, Pear & Plum Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ80
    ÂŁ95 From ÂŁ80

    Mini Orchard Collection | Apple, Pear & Plum

    Grow your own thriving orchard!

    • Juicy, sweet and intensely flavourful
    • RHS award-winning varieties
    • Eat fresh or use in scrummy desserts
    • Harvest from July to November

    1 option available

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  • Himalayan Birch Tree | Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Snow Queen Himalayan Birch Tree | Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'

    The brightest bark of all

    • Elegant oval tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m
    • Lush green foliage turning yellow in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    1 option available

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  • Cordon Pear Tree Trained Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Cordon Pear Tree

    A space-saving way to grow pears

    • Expertly grown in a columnar shape
    • Includes RHS award-winning varieties
    • Bake in crumbles, pies and tarts
    • Succulent pears, delightful blossoms

    4 options available

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  • Broad-Leaved Cockspur Thorn Tree | Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ38 From ÂŁ35

    Broad-Leaved Cockspur Thorn Tree | Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'

    An unbeatable floral display

    • Broad and bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Clusters of single white blooms in spring
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    1 option available

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  • 'Bornholm's Diamond' Fig Tree Soft Fruit
    From ÂŁ65
    From ÂŁ65

    'Bornholm's Diamond' Fig Tree

    The world's hardiest fig

    • Nutty, sweet and wonderfully rich
    • Fantastic weather tolerance
    • Toss in a salad or bake with nuts in a cake
    • Harvest from August to September

    1 option available

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  • Smooth Sumach Tree | Rhus glabra Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ50

    Smooth Sumach Tree | Rhus glabra

    Glossy leaves and autumn fire

    • Suckering, shrubby tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2.5m
    • Glossy leaves on red stems turn scarlet
    • Attractive chartreuse flower panicles

    1 option available

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  • White Columnar Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Spire' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ32
    ÂŁ38 From ÂŁ32

    White Columnar Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Spire'

    Ideal for city gardens

    • Slender columnar form
    • Ideal for small spaces, growing to 5x3m
    • Pale pink, scented single flowers
    • Blossoms in April

    1 option available

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  • Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ20
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ20

    Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera

    Cheery, colourful, charming tree

    • Vibrant spreading, pyramidal tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 20m
    • Tulip-like blooms and warm autumn hues
    • The perfect tree for screening

    2 options available

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  • Orange and Lemon Trees | Perfect Partners Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ85
    ÂŁ110 ÂŁ85

    Orange and Lemon Trees | Perfect Partners

    Sweet and sour, an iconic combo!

    • Grow your very own citrus fruits
    • Perfect for sunny patios and balconies
    • Incredibly fragrant flowers
    • Perfect for ice and a slice...

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  • Red Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    From ÂŁ40

    Red Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'

    A glowing palette of colour

    • Upright and bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 4m
    • An array of red, green and purple foliage
    • Ideal for small gardens or containers

    1 option available

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  • Pink Weeping Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    From ÂŁ36

    Pink Weeping Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea'

    Bronze toned fresh foliage

    • Elegant weeping tree
    • Can grow to 2.2m (depending on form)
    • Semi-double, rose pink flowers
    • Blossoms in March

    3 options available

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  • 'Merchant' Cherry Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ32 From ÂŁ30

    'Merchant' Cherry Tree

    One of the tastiest varieties

    • Delectably sweet
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Dip in chocolate fondue
    • Harvest from mid-July

    1 option available

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  • Ornamental Pear Tree | Pyrus 'Chanticleer' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ25
    ÂŁ55 From ÂŁ25

    Ornamental Pear Tree | Pyrus 'Chanticleer'

    Abundant clouds of white blossom

    • Upright conical tree
    • Large tree - grows to more than 12m
    • Stunning single white flowers, glossy leaves
    • Fabulous autumn colour

    2 options available

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  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Katsura' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ70
    From ÂŁ70

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Katsura'

    An unbeatable feature tree

    • Bushy, vase-shaped tree
    • Small tree - grows to 3m
    • Yellow-orange leaves which mature to green
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Dabinett Cider Apple Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ32 From ÂŁ30

    'Dabinett' Cider Apple Tree

    Classic English cider apple

    • Full-bodied and medium dry (cider)
    • Reliable and easy to grow
    • Ideal for making delicious cider and juice
    • Harvest from October to November

    1 option available

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  • Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree | Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ70 From ÂŁ50

    Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree | Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

    Lovely weeping ornamental pear

    • Elegantly weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Grey-green leaves and snow-white flowers
    • Ideal for smaller gardens

    1 option available

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  • Patio Peach Tree | Prunus Persica 'Pink Peachy' Trained Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ85
    ÂŁ90 From ÂŁ85

    Patio Peach Tree | Prunus persica 'Pink Peachy'

    Incredible pink blossoms

    • Peaches with incredible sweetness
    • Ideal for patios and balconies
    • Whip up a scrummy peach cobbler
    • Harvest from August to September

    2 options available

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  • Cross-Pollinating Apple Collection | Bramley, Gala & Discovery Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ80
    ÂŁ117 From ÂŁ80

    Cross-Pollinating Apple Collection | Bramley, Gala & James Grieve

    Every apple you'll ever need!

    • A variety of wonderful flavours
    • Easy to grow, excellent disease resistance
    • Eat fresh or use in scrummy desserts
    • Harvest from August to November

    2 options available

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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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| 2 Jun
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The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

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