3 Super Easy to Grow Fruit Trees | Apple, Fig & Plum
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3 Super Easy to Grow Fruit Trees
Apple, Fig & Plum
- We asked our expert fruit tree growers what they would recommend as the easiest three fruit trees anyone should be able to grow right here in the UK. John and Josh grow over 250,000 trees every year so they should know and this is what they picked:
- The 'Discovery' apple tree is Josh's favourite. He says it's the easiest to grow, crops well and tastes super sweet. It's also a compact apple, perfect for smaller gardens, easier to maintain and easier to pick from.
- 'Victoria' plum tree is recommended by John as "the best plum by quite some way". It produces bumper crops from an early age and the fruits are plump, tasty and ideal for making jams.
- 'Brown Turkey' fig is by far and away the best fig to grow in the UK according to Josh. It is much more hardy and can be grown in a pot on a patio or even inside. You'll get reliable, fresh figs that taste so much better than shop bought. It's a compact tree which is easily manageable.
- All three are RHS Award of Garden Merit winners, fully hardy and suitable for any size of garden
- Apple and plum trees boast spectacular spring blossom and are highly beneficial to pollinators
- Please see individual tree pages for sizes, harvest times and more
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
These easy-to-grow fruit trees are perfect for pots of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided the apple and plum are on dwarfing rootstocks.
How big does it get?
The 3 Super Easy to Grow Fruit Trees typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting 3 Super Easy to Grow Fruits in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
These easy-to-grow fruit trees generally prefer well-drained, fertile, and loamy soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
These Easy to Grow Fruit Trees require approximately 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to ensure reliable, low-maintenance crops.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 3 Super Easy to Grow Fruit Trees will need pruning. Prune during the dormant season, removing about 10 to 15 centimetres of growth to maintain a healthy structure.
How hardy is this plant?
The apple and plum trees are fully hardy (H6), while the fig tree holds an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through most of the UK down to -10°C but may require winter protection in colder areas.
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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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