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Cordon Apple and Pear Trees
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In this collection, you’ll receive:
- 1 ‘Bramley’s Seedling’ Cordon Apple Tree
- 1 ‘Concorde' Cordon Pear Tree
- Cordon. A way to hold crowds back. The surname of a Brit who made it big across the pond. And a way to train fruit trees. We know which we’re most interested in – sorry, James…
- Cordon fruit trees are those that have been trained as a single columnar trunk from which fruit is borne on small lateral shoots. Traditionally grown at a 45° angle, these days you’re just as likely to see them grown vertically, often in patio pots.
- Usually grown on dwarfing rootstocks, which limits eventual height to just a couple of metres or so, these trees make a great option for gardeners who don’t have much space but who still want to get their orchard on.
- Apples and pears make for the best cordon trees, and boy do we have a couple of crackerjack varieties just for you.
- ‘Bramley’s Seedling’ is widely regarded as one of the very best cooking apples, reliably yielding large tart fruit that works wonderfully in comforting crumbles, sticky sauces and piping-hot pies.
- ‘Concorde’ is perfectly suited to the UK climate, easy to grow well in colder, more exposed locales. Producing sweet, crisp and devilishly moreish fruits.
- To top it all off, both varieties have been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Lovely stuff.
What to expect
Pollination group
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, these cordon apple and pear trees can be grown in large pots of at least 50 litres each, provided they are given adequate support structures.
How big does it get?
These cordon apple and pear trees typically reach a height of 1.8 to 2.5 metres, with a narrow spread of about 0.5 to 0.9 metres each.
How much sunlight does this need?
These cordon apple and pear trees require a sunny spot, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to ensure healthy growth.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
These cordon apple and pear trees thrive in a deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil, ideally with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
How much watering does this plant need?
These cordon apple and pear trees require steady watering of roughly 10 to 15 litres per week each, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist throughout the growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the cordon apple and pear trees require pruning in late summer to maintain its restricted form and encourage fruiting spurs. Ensure you prune carefully to maintain an even balance between the different varieties.
How hardy is this plant?
Both apple and pear trees are fully hardy to H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, though the pear blossoms may occasionally need protection from late spring frosts in northern areas.
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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