Collection: Apple Trees

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.

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.

Standard size 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. In the wild on their own roots they certainly would grow larger.

It is not uncommon for apple trees to reach a height of 7-10m, sometimes even more whereas it usually takes a dwarf apple tree 2-6m to reach full height.

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 is 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.

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 is 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.

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

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

• Discovery - The most widely grown dessert apple in the UK! Easy to grow & super sweet, with a hint of strawberry.
• Red Windsor - A great apple for beginners! Easy to grow & amazingly reliable.
• 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.