Classic British Orchard Collection | Apple, Cherry, Pear & Plum Trees
All the traditional UK faves!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Classic British Orchard Collection
Apple, Cherry, Pear & Plum Trees
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In the three tree collection, you’ll receive:
- 'Stella' cherry tree
- ‘Conference’ pear tree
- ‘Victoria’ plum tree
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In the four tree collection, you’ll receive all of the above, plus:
- 'Braeburn Hillwell' apple tree
- Want to grow your very favourite fruits from your own garden? Why wouldn’t you! Our Classic British Orchard Collection features the staple fruit trees we Brits have loved for decades and decades.
- ‘Stella’ is an exceptional dessert cherry variety, originating from Canada but quickly becoming a hit here in the UK. Boasting sweet, juicy and utterly moreish cherries, it’s no wonder that ‘Stella’ holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- ‘Victoria’ is about as classic as it gets when it comes to fruit trees. A heritage plum variety dating back to the 1830s, this charming tree yields gorgeously jammy fruits alongside its dainty springtime blossom. Oh, and it’s another RHS award winner.
- ‘Conference’ is (you guessed it) an award-winning heirloom pear variety whose melting, buttery fruits leave you always wanting more. Alongside being the UK’s most popular pear, this tree is also a hit with pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- ‘Braeburn Hillwell’ is basically Braeburn 2:0. An improved sport (mutation) of 'Braeburn' with better flavour, colour and suitability to the UK climate. Resulting in a perfectly-sized, crisp-red eating apple with wonderful aromatic flavour which grows on a compact, low-maintenance tree.
- With each tree growing to just a few metres tall, this is the perfect collection for those gardeners wanting to try their hand at fruit-growing, but who don’t have room for a sprawling orchard.
- So, next time you see your fruiting favourites in the local supermarket, overpriced, overripe and overpackaged, just think – you could be growing them yourself. It’s proven (by us) that homegrown fruit tastes better than that store-bought guff. Trust us.
What to expect
Height on arrival
Pollination group
Rootstock
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The trees in this classic British orchard collection can be grown in pots of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided they are all on dwarfing rootstocks suitable for patio cultivation.
How big does it get?
The trees in the Classic British Orchard Collection typically reach a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, depending on the rootstocks used.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Classic British Orchard Collection 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?
The trees in this classic British orchard collection generally prefer well-drained, fertile, and loamy soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The trees in this Classic British Orchard Collection generally require 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly, depending on the specific weather conditions.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Classic British Orchard Collection 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, cherry, pear, and plum trees are fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means they can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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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