Apple Trees

Our premium apple trees are hardy, reliable and will produce delicious fruit for years, not to mention abundant blossom in spring! Our growers have fantastic experience growing fruit trees of the very highest quality; our nursery in the Vale of Evesham provides the perfect conditions for growing the happiest and healthiest apple trees possible.

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  • 'Cox's Orange Pippin' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Cox's Orange Pippin' Apple Tree

    A British classic!

    • Wonderfully aromatic (eating)
    • Tastes 10x better than supermarket bought
    • Delicious eaten fresh or pressed for juice
    • Harvest from September to October

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  • 'Discovery' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Discovery' Apple Tree

    Loved by pollinators and the RHS

    • Sweet with a slight acidity (dual)
    • Incredibly easy to grow
    • Eat fresh, puree or press for juice
    • Harvest from August (keeps for two months)

    6 options available

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  • 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree

    A sport with improved colour

    • Fresh, aromatic taste (eating)
    • Lovely and low maintenance
    • Bite into fresh and savour the fab flavour!
    • Harvest from October to early November

    3 options available

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  • 'Fiesta' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Fiesta' Apple Tree

    A party on your palate!

    • Aromatic flavour with a sharp bite (eating)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Slice and serve with peanut butter
    • Harvest from late September (stores well)

    2 options available

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  • 'Golden Delicious' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Golden Delicious' Apple Tree

    Makes the best apple pies!

    • Mild flavoured with a slight sweetness (dual)
    • Easy to grow and multiple awards to its name
    • Stew your apples or bake them with spices
    • Harvest from October (stores well)

    2 options available

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  • 'Spartan' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Spartan' Apple Tree

    Perfect for kids!

    • Sweet apple taste with a crisp bite (eating)
    • A stoic variety that crops reliably
    • Ideal for snacking, perfect for lunchboxes
    • Harvest from early October

    2 options available

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  • Worcester Pearmain Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Worcester Pearmain' Apple Tree

    Award-winning heirloom apple

    • Sweet with subtle strawberry notes (eating)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Can be used for eating, juices and cider
    • Harvest from September onwards

    1 option available

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  • 'Sunset' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Sunset' Apple Tree

    Broaden your taste horizons

    • Sweet, followed by a sharp edge (eating)
    • Exceptional performance as well as taste
    • Slice and sneak in your children's lunchboxes
    • Harvest from September to October

    4 options available

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  • Fantastic service, fantastic trees…

    I recently purchased two apple trees from Roots Plants, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The service was exceptional from start to finish. The trees arrived in perfect condition, looking incredibly healthy and well-cared for. Roots Plants went above and beyond by sending a helpful video guide on how to prepare and plant the trees, making the process easy and stress-free. It’s clear they genuinely care about their products and customers. Highly recommend – I’ll definitely be back for more!
    Sandi Jones
  • Granny Smith Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Granny Smith' Apple Tree

    Old but gold! (Well, green...)

    • Versatile with a sharp, juicy taste (dual)
    • Maintains firmness when bakes
    • Can be used for both cooking and eating
    • Harvest from late October (stores well)

    1 option available

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  • 'Queen Cox' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    From ÂŁ32

    'Queen Cox' Apple Tree

    All hail this royal icon!

    • Crisp, aromatic and delicious (dual)
    • Self fertile (no pollinating partner needed)
    • Use in a range of dishes or eat fresh
    • Harvest from mid-September (stores well)

    2 options available

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  • 'Bramley's Seedling' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Bramley's Seedling' Apple Tree

    The UK's favourite cooking apple

    • Sharp, cooks down to a rich flavour (cooking)
    • A reliable heavy cropper
    • If you want apple pies, come this way...
    • Harvest from September (keeps to February)

    7 options available

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  • 'Falstaff' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Falstaff' Apple Tree

    A brilliant modern variety

    • Sweet with a short sharpness (dual)
    • An excellent performer with large crops
    • Eat fresh or bake into a delicious strudel!
    • Harvest from mid-October

    2 options available

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  • Red Devil Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Red Devil' Apple Tree

    Red skin, flesh and pink juice

    • Balanced taste with strawberry hints (eating)
    • Self fertile (needs no pollinating partner)
    • Makes incredible freshly-pressed juice
    • Harvest from September to October

    1 option available

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  • 'Elstar' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Elstar' Apple Tree

    A popular, award-winning variety

    • Intense and sweet with notes of honey (dual)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Eat fresh or bake into a crumble
    • Harvest from October to November

    4 options available

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  • Growers' Talk

    Which is the best apple variety for you?

  • Patio Apple Tree | Malus 'Appletini' Trained Fruit Trees
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    Patio 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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  • Blenheim Orange Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Blenheim Orange' Apple Tree

    The RHS love it - so do we!

    • Nutty, tangy flavour which sweetens (dual)
    • Award-winning heritage variety
    • Use to make a creamy puree or eat fresh
    • Harvest from October (keeps for two months)

    2 options available

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  • Patio Apple Tree Trained Fruit Trees
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    Patio Apple Tree

    All-time greats, grown for pots

    • Expertly grown to keep nice and small
    • Includes heavy-cropping varieties
    • Eat fresh, bake in crumbles and cakes
    • Juicy apples, stunning flowers

    3 options available

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  • 'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree Dwarfing Rootstock Fruit Trees
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    '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)

    2 options available

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  • Gala Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    '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)

    2 options available

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  • 'Katy' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Katy' Apple Tree

    A Swedish sensation!

    • Mildly sweet with strawberry notes (dual)
    • Incredibly easy to grow
    • Makes the most delicious juice
    • Harvest from late August (stores well)

    2 options available

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  • 'Bloody Ploughman' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    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

    1 option available

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  • Cordon Apple Tree Trained Fruit Trees
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    Cordon Apple Tree

    Lots of fruit in a limited space

    • Expertly grown in a columnar shape
    • Includes brilliant dual-purpose varieties
    • Use in chutneys, sauces and salads
    • Crisp, refreshing apples, lovely blossoms

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  • Stepover Apple Tree Trained Fruit Trees
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    Stepover Apple Tree

    Grow low, pick with ease

    • Expertly trained into a low-growing shape
    • Includes RHS award-winning varieties
    • Puree into a sauce to serve with roast pork
    • Both sweet and tart apples, dreamy flowers

    2 options available

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  • Dabinett Cider Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    '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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  • Family Apple Tree Trained Fruit Trees
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    Family Apple Tree

    Three varieties in one tree!

    • Exceptionally juicy, flavourful apples
    • Your very own orchard in one tree
    • Better than ever crumble guaranteed!
    • Harvest your apples from September

    4 options available

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  • 'Fortune' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'Fortune' Apple Tree

    Lovely, traditional garden apple

    • Juicy with nice levels of acidity (eating)
    • Heavy cropper
    • Use in Waldorf salads or spiced chutneys
    • Harvest from September (stores until October)

    1 option available

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  • 'James Grieve' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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    'James Grieve' Apple Tree

    Disease-resistant and delicious

    • Sharp early apples, sweet later (dual)
    • Award winner, renowned for its juiciness
    • Makes great pies and crumbles
    • Harvest in September

    3 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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Which apple tree?

Which apple tree?

Most apples are good for eating and cooking; however some varieties have been bred to give you the best results for each purpose. Dessert apples like Katy are crisp, sweet and best for eating raw. Cooking apples like Bramley and Grenadier are larger and sharper, but cook down to a smooth puree. For a great all-rounder that will serve all purposes (including cider making) try a variety like James Grieve or Elstar. For a space-saving tree with a good yield, we recommend cordon trees, which are trained to grow in a column shape. Read more about choosing your perfect apple tree.

What's the deal with apple tree rootstocks?

What's the deal with apple tree rootstocks?

The eventual size of an apple tree depends on its rootstock, so this is an important thing to consider. Trees on MM106 (semi-dwarfing) rootstocks will grow to around 4x4m, so are best for medium to large gardens. An M26 rootstock means your tree will reach a compact 3x3.5m, making it ideal for smaller spaces. M9 rootstocks reach a height of 2.5m and M27 rootstocks produce patio-pot-friendly trees at around 1.5x1.5m.

Growers' tips for apple trees

Growers' tips for apple trees

Apple trees do best in a sunny sheltered spot, but will tolerate partial shade. Plant yours in an accessible place for picking, and water it regularly until it gets established. Trees that are not self-fertile need another apple tree from the right pollination group to help them produce fruit. If you live in a populated area, it’s very unlikely you’ll have any problems. However, if you are in an isolated area, go for a self-fertile variety.

Using your apples

Using your apples

Crisp and delicious dessert apples are best eaten straight from the tree, whereas cooking apples are the gourmet choice for your crumbles, cobblers and pies, made even better with their traditional BFFs, blackberries or blackcurrants. Once your tree is fully grown you’ll probably have more apples than you know what to do with - that’s the time to invest in a juice press or take a look at our guide to apple storage - follow these steps and your apples will last you for months.

Apple Trees FAQs

Where should I plant an apple tree?

Apple trees are happiest in locations that receive full sun and have well-drained, fertile soil. We recommend that your tree receives at least six to eight hours of sunlight during the growing season.

When should I plant an apple tree?

The best time to plant a container grown tree is from mid-August to the end of May. Bare root trees should be planted from late autumn until early spring. Find out how potted and bare root trees are different.

How long does it take an apple tree to produce fruit?

Standard-sized apple trees can take up to eight years to bear fruit after planting, while dwarf trees will bear fruit within two to three years of planting. All our trees come on rootstocks that reduce vigour, producing a smaller sized tree.

How big do apple trees get?

It is not uncommon for apple trees to reach a height of 7-10m, sometimes even more. Dwarf or semi-dwarf apple trees usually reach between 2-6m (depending on the rootstock).

How do I care for an apple tree?

Bare root trees do not require regular watering, only during dry spells. On the other hand, container-grown trees will need watering every other day for the first few months until their roots are established, slowly reducing this to twice a week until autumn. When watering an apple tree, it's important to give it a good soaking, encouraging the roots to grow deeper into the ground. Don’t worry, there’s no need to feed! Apple trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.

Do I have to plant my apple tree straight away?

Bare root apple trees need to be planted as soon as possible after they arrive or when you bring them home, whereas potted trees can be kept in their pots for longer. It's never a good idea to store a bare-rooted or container-grown tree indoors for a long time, as the conditions inside a house will quickly dry it out! Find out more about planting your apple tree.

Should I train my apple tree?

Besides looking sublime, espalier apple trees save space, make apple harvesting easier and can produce better fruit. Learn how you can train your apple tree.

What are the best apple trees to grow in the UK?

Although it was hard to narrow down, we’ve hand-picked the best of the bunch for you:

  • Discovery - The most widely grown dessert apple in the UK! Easy to grow & super sweet, with a hint of strawberry.
  • Spartan - A crisp, sweet, juicy apple - perfect for kids.
  • Pixie - Eat fresh, juice or cook these versatile, award-winning apples.
  • James Grieve - We think these are probably the best dual purpose variety of apple.

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