Fruit Trees

Prunus Victoria

Victoria Plum Tree

Common Name: Victoria Plum TreeLatin Name: Prunus domestica 'Victoria'Soil: Will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drainedPosition: Full sun.Flowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteFruit picking time: Late AugustFruit size/colour: Large/pale redPollination group: Self fertile *3*Victoria Plum Tree, or Prunus Domestica Victoria, is a very popular, reliable, self-fertile plum which produces a heavy crop of large, pale red fruits. 

 Flourishing in well-drained, fertile soil and positioned in full sun, Victoria Plum Tree yields crops of sweet, juicy plums.

 The oval-shaped fruits have pale red skin and golden-yellow flesh. They can be used for cooking, canning or eaten as a yummy snack! Jam from Prunus Domestica Victoria plums is our favourite! 

The single white flowers are produced in spring and fruit picking can start in late August. 

This is a self fertile Plum Tree, which will also help to pollinate others in the same flowering group (e.g. ‘Opal'). Plus, its deciduous nature allows for seasonal changes, providing interest throughout the year.Grow your own delicious plums in summer and enjoy the the pearly-white flowers in spring with a Prunus Victoria.

Ficus Brown Turkey

Brown Turkey Fig Tre

Common Name: Brown Turkey Fig TreeLatin Name: Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'Soil: Tolerant of most soilsEventual Height and Spread: 4m x 3mPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: August/SeptemberFruit colour: Dark, pear shaped fruits with red flesh.The ‘Brown Turkey’ is a highly ornamental small tree, or large bush, which is one of the oldest fruit trees in cultivation. This fig tree is valued for its plentiful harvest of pear-shaped brown fruits, which have a red flesh, and a rich yet sweet taste. The ‘Brown Turkey’ has deeply lobed glossy green leaves which are the perfect foil for the purple-brown fruits. This heavy cropper will thrive in a sunny position and it will do particularly well when planted against a south facing wall.This tree has an eventual size of 4m x 3m but will grow well in a container with its roots restricted and this will also keep it more compact.

Pyrus Conference

Conference Pear Tree

Conference Pear Tree (Dessert), scientifically known as Pyrus Communis 'Conference', is one of the most reliable varieties of pear tree.Renowned for its reliability and productivity, Conference Pear is partially self-fertile, meaning you don't need another tree for pollination. However, to guarantee a bumper crop of pears, plant it with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Williams Bon Chretien’). Its deciduous nature allows for seasonal changes, providing interest and beauty throughout the year. This dessert pear tree becomes covered with pure white flowers in mid-spring, followed by delicious, long, olive green fruits in late September. We estimate that your best yields will happen just 5 years after planting. Broadly columnar in shape, Pyrus Communis Conference is ideal for an open, sunny site. It will reach a height of around 4 metres and grow with a spread of about 3 metres after a 20 year period. Enjoy growing your own delicious pears with this lovely tree. Common Name: Conference Pear Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Pyrus Communis 'Conference'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteFruit picking time: Late SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium/Olive green with large patches of russet.Pollination group: Partially self fertile *3*Height/spread in 20 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Abundant crops of flavourful pears. Partially self-fertile. Deciduous.

Malus Cox's Orange Pippin

Apple Tree

Common Name: Cox's Orange Pippin Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/ WhiteFruit picking time: OctoberFruit Size/colour: Medium/ Golden, flushed with orange-red. Patches of brown russetPollination group: Self Fertile *3*Cox's Orange Pippin is considered by many to be the finest tasting dessert apple in the world. This is definitely a superb looking and extremely tasty apple. The apples are golden, flushed with orange-red with a sweet and crisp taste.Although this tree is self fertile, it can also be used to cross pollinate other apple trees in the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. Crispin).

Prunus Stella

Stella Cherry Tree

Common Name: Stella Cherry Tree (Sweet)Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Stella'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Dark redPollination group: Self FertilePrunus 'Stella' was the first self fertile sweet cherry and is still the number 1 choice for gardens in the UK. It has large sweet, juicy cherries, with a good flavour. The dark, glossy cherries are usually ready for picking in late July. Aside from the delectable cherries, this tree has an upright-spreading habit and a plentiful supply of mid-green leaves. In spring, the leaves are complimented by pretty white flowers which add another interest to your garden. This cherry is very productive when grown in a sheltered situation. This is a self fertile cherry, which will also help to pollinate most other varieties.

Morus nigra

Mulberry Tree

Common Name: Mulberry TreeLatin Name: Morus nigraSoil: Moist soilsPosition: Open sunFruit picking time: Late summerFruit size/colour: Medium sized wine coloured fruitsThe 'Morus nigra' is a beautiful fruit tree which features a wonderfully rounded crown and an intricate nest of low-spreading branches. The branches hold pretty heart-shaped green leaves in spring which, come autumn, fade to yellow. The idyllic leaves are accompanied by slightly acidic 'raspberry-like' berries which can be utilised for jellies, jams and wine. The sweetly scented berries are a great choice for a sensory garden and are also good for attracting wildlife. A fantastic disease-resistant tree which will add a burst of life to your garden. Ideally suited to a medium-large space.

Malus Bramley's Seedling

Apple Tree

Common Name: Apple Bramley's Seedling (Culinary)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Bramley's Seedling'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid OctoberFruit size/colour: Very large/yellowish-green, lightly stripped with red.Pollination group: *3* - TriploidMalus 'Bramley's Seedling' is a very popular tree due to its fantastically creamy flesh which is an excellent choice for those who enjoy apple pies and crumbles. The tree has an open, spreading habit and the hardy branches hold dark green leaves which are accompanied by pink flowers in spring. The apples are large and green in colour with a red flush in broad, broken stripes. The large spreading tree carries heavy crops of apples.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. Blenheim Orange).

Malus Braeburn

Apple Tree

Common Name: Braeburn Apple Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Braeburn'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/WhiteFruit picking time: OctoberFruit size/colour: Large/yellowish green and is shaded by a broad red-stripes.Pollination group: Self fertile *4*The Braeburn apple has a sweet, aromatic flavour balanced with a moderate tartness. The texture is crisp, firm and juicy. The under colour is yellowish green and is shaded by a broadly red-striped colour pattern. It's great for snacks and salads. It is a late season apple with a long storage life. Its eating qualities make it adaptable for cooking as well as fresh use.

Prunus Lapins

Lapins Cherry Tree

Common Name: Lapins Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus avium 'Lapins'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteFruit picking time: Late June to early JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Dark red to blackPollination group: Self fertileVery large dark red to black fruit of exceptional cropping and quality. The fruit has dark red flesh and an exquisite flavour. The tree is fairly upright in habit and should only ever be lightly pruned. The ascending branches hold dark green leaves which turn to red and orange come autumn. The newly emerging foliage is accompanied by pretty white flowers which have a pink flush to them. This is a self fertile cherry, which will also help to pollinate most other varieties.

Prunus Morello

Morello Cherry Tree

Common Name: Cherry Morello Tree (Acid)Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Morello'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteFruit picking time: AugustFruit size/colour: Large/Near blackPollination group: Self fertileBy far the most popular acid cherry. It can be picked at the very sour, dark red stage for stewing or left under netting until near black and bitter-sweet. The flesh of the cherries is dark red and makes a fantastic preserve or pie. The tree has a compact and spreading growth habit and its reaching branches are studded with masses of white flowers in spring. The flowers are lightly scented and bring a really nice spring interest to your garden. This is a self fertile cherry, which will also help to pollinate most other varieties.

Castanea sativa

Sweet Chestnut Tree

Common Name: Sweet ChestnutLatin Name: Castanea sativaSoil: Fertile well drained soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soil.Position: Full sunny or partial shadeHeight in 10 years: 8mFlowering period/colour: July/Yellowish-green male and female catkinsThe Sweet Chestnut is a large broad headed tree, well known and cultivated for its edible fruits. The bark on older trees is deeply ridged in a spiral pattern. Dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in autumn. Spikes of creamy flowers in summer are followed by spiny light green husks containing the brown chestnuts.

Cydonia Vranja

Vranja Quince Tree

Common Name: Vranja Quince TreeLatin Name: Cydonia oblonga 'Vranja'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Large white flowersFruit picking time: OctoberFruit size/colour: Large/GoldenPollination group: Self fertileThis Quince tree is highly recognised for both its fruiting and ornamental features. This hardy tree produces large white flowers, followed by large attractive pear shaped golden fruits, which can be used for many culinary uses. The tree itself is fairly small and has a rounded crown; the mid-green leaves are ovate in shape and are accompanied by white flowers in spring. Vranja is a good reliable cropper, ripening October. Self Fertile. 

Morus Wellington

Wellington Mulberry Tree

Common Name: Wellington Mulberry TreeLatin Name: Morus nigra 'Wellington'Soil: Moist soilsPosition: Open sunny siteFruit picking time: Late summerFruit size/colour: Medium sized reddish-black fruit.Morus nigra 'Wellington' is a fairly new variety of mulberry originating from Geneva, N.Y. This tree produces heavy crops of medium sized, cylindrical fruits, reddish-black in colour with a good flavour and soft flesh. The tree itself is spreading and its dark green leaves are a pretty heart shape. A great dual-purpose tree that is planted for its ornamental value as well as its tasty fruits.

Juglans regia

Common Walnut Tree

Common Name: Common WalnutLatin Name: Juglans regiaSoil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/Greenish yellow male catkins and inconspicuous female flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 30m/15mFruit size/colour: The fruits are oval and 4-5 centimetres across. The outer slightly soft coat, which is called a husk or shuck, is shiny and green at first; it changes to dark brown when it is ripe. Inside this is one seed, the walnut, which has a white kernel when it is fresh.A fine, deciduous tree with large pinnate leaves that give off an acrid aroma when crushed. In late spring and early summer, inconspicuous flowers are produced which are followed in autumn by one of the most valuable nuts grown in Britain, walnuts. A good specimen tree for a large garden or a park.

Corylus avellana

Hazelnut Tree

Common Name: Corylus avellana (Hazelnut Tree)Latin Name: Corylus avellanaSoil: Any well draining soilPosition: Open Sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Early SpringFruit size/colour: Medium/Large nutCorylus avellana is the most common variety of hazel. It provides a splendid display for all gardens with its creamy yellow catkins in the early spring or late autumn. This variety is a moderate grower which is suitable for any garden. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Corylus avellana) (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Corylus avellana)

Malus Red Falstaff

Apple Tree

Common Name: Apple Red Falstaff (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Red Falstaff'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: OctoberFruit size/colour: Small-medium/Red-flushedPollination group: *2* Self FertileAnother heavy cropping apple, self-fertile variety. Red Falstaff has a fantastic, fruity, well balanced flavour and is crisp and juicy. Of particular attraction, is the fact that it is a frost resistant variety. Red Falstaff has excellent storing abilities, so can be eaten throughout the winter. We highly recommended this variety for every garden. Although this tree is self fertile, it can also be used to cross pollinate other apple trees in the same flowering group (e.g. Egremont Russet).

Prunus Ingrid

Fruiting Almond Tree

Common Name: Fruiting Almond TreeLatin Name: Prunus persicoides 'Ingrid'Soil: Any deep, well drained soil.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/PinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m/6mSpecial features: A reliable cropper with good leaf curl resistance.Prunus 'Ingrid' has all the benefits of an ornamental garden tree at the same time as producing bumper crops of delicious almonds. The attractive pink flowers are borne in early spring carried singly or in pairs. The leaves are long and pointed with finely toothed margins very similar to that of the peach. The velvety skinned, green fruits (which look a bit like small green peaches) enclose the edible almond nut. We advise for these trees NOT to be planted in the vicinity of peach trees as it may result in as hybridisation resulting in bitter nuts. Trustpilot

Pyrus Doyenne du Comice

Comice Pear Tree

Common Name: Comice Pear Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Pyrus communis 'Doyenne du Comice'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium-Large/Golden-yellow flushed brownish red.Pollination group: *4*Pyrus 'Doyenne du Comice' is a superb quality pear with a vigorous and upright habit. In spring, delicate pure white flowers appear which are later followed by an abundance of mouth-watering pears. The fruit is medium to large, pale green changing to yellow- sometimes with a red flush. Comice pears are renowned for their excellent rich and juicy flavour. To ensure cross pollination plant with another variety from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Conference').

Mespilus Nottingham

Medlar Tree

Common Name: Medlar Nottingham TreeLatin Name: Mespilus germanica 'Nottingham'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/ wide saucer-shaped white or pink flowersFruit picking time: October to early NovemberFruit size/colour: Medium/ Stored until the flesh is brownPollination group: Self fertileMespilus germanica 'Nottingham' is an attractive small tree, with a flat topped spreading habit. This tree is highly ornamental as it features twisted branches that form an eye-catching nest. The charming, large white or pink flowers in spring are followed by small russet fruits which can be eaten from October when fully ripe and soft. The medlar tree's fruit is considered delicious by connoisseurs but would certainly be worth plating for its ornamental features alone.

Prunus Merryweather Damson

Merryweather Damson Tree

Common Name: Merryweather Damson Tree (Dessert/Culinary)Latin Name: Prunus insititia 'Merryweather Damson'Soil: All soilsPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large dark purple fruitsPollination group: Self fertile/ Pollination group BThe Merryweather Damson is an all round good performer, needing little specialist care to produce some very fine tasting, juicy, acidic fruits. The fruits are perfect for culinary and dessert use and is one of the most popular varieties of Damson available.

Pyrus Williams Bon Chretien

Williams Pear Tree

Common Name: Williams Pear Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Pyrus communis 'Williams Bon Chretien'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteFruit picking time: SeptemberFruit size/colour: Small-medium/Green with patches of russet.Pollination group: *3*Pyrus 'Williams' is a good early eating pear tree that is covered with pure white flowers in mid-spring, followed by pale green fruits in September. The skin of the fruit turns to golden yellow as it ripens. The flesh of the fruit is white, very juicy and sweet. Great for eating straight from the tree and equally great for stewing. The tree itself has a slight spreading habit and its branches hold pure white flowers in spring. To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Beth').

Malus Scrumptious

Apple Tree

Common Name: Scrumptious Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'Scrumptious'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium/Bright RedPollination group: *3*Malus domestica 'Scrumptious' is something very special. Named for its wonderful complexity of flavours and because it has been carefully bred and selected, specifically for our garden conditions. It is a mid season variety, suitable for planting in all areas of the UK. It is self fertile, frost hardy when in flower, thin skinned for children and can be eaten straight from the tree without falling.When tasted by apple lovers, descriptions include ''fragrant and honeyed, liquorice and wine, a bunch of cherries, fresh, aromatic, soft and delicate, crisp and sweet... the tree habit is neat, flowers freely on one-year wood, making it suitable for all forms of tree chosen. Although this tree is self fertile, it can also be used to cross pollinate other apple trees in the same flowering group (e.g. Crispin).

Prunus dulcis

Flowering Almond Tree

Common Name: Common Almond TreeLatin Name: Prunus dulcisSoil: Any deep, well drained soil.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/PinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m/6mSpecial features: Velvety skinned, green fruits contain the Almond nutsPrunus dulcis is a small to medium sized tree with an upright habit at first, with ascending main branches, becoming broader with age. Attractive pink flowers are borne in March and April, carried singly or in pairs. The velvety skinned, green fruits (which look a bit like small green peaches) enclose the edible almond nut. The leaves are long and pointed with finely toothed margins.

Malus James Grieve

Apple Tree

Common Name: Apple James Grieve TreeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'James Grieve'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Yellow, speckled and stripped with orange-redPollination group: *3*James Grieve is a justifiably popular dual-purpose apple variety, raised in Scotland, which is highly valued for its cooking and eating qualities. James Grieve is a mid-season variety that is picked in early-mid September. After a few weeks the flavour sweetens and becomes quite mild, and it is then an excellent apple to eat in slices along with a cheese course. The apples also hold their shape well when cooked and have a light and juicy flavour. The flesh is soft and similar to a firm pear in texture.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Jonagold').

Corylus Rode Zellernoot

Purple Filbert Tree

Common Name: Purple Filbert TreeLatin Name: Corylus avellana 'Rode Zellernoot'Soil: Any well draining soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late August-Early SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium/Red The 'Rode Zellernoot' is a tree that is highly valued for both its fruit and its ornamental display. The decorative leaves are large and finely serrated; they emerge wine-red and fade to a deep green colour. The main feature of this tree is of course the edible nuts; they are ready for harvest in late summer and are a really unique crimson-red colour. The nuts are partially encased in purple-red outer husks which only show the top of the nut itself. This tree has a further interest in late winter when its bare branches hold violet-red catkins. The 'Zellernoot' is a suckering tree and it can therefore produce new shoots from its roots which will create a bushier specimen.

Prunus Summer Sun

Summer Sun Cherry Tree

Common Name: Cherry Summer Sun (Sweet)Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Summer Sun'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: July to AugustFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Red to dark redPollination group: Self FertileThis variety is very hardy and produces good crops, even in generally unfavorable areas. The fruits are red to dark red, firm and crunchy and have an exquisite flavour. The leaves are ovate and are rich green colour; in spring they are accompanied by pretty white flowers.This tree has good, compact growth which makes it a manageable tree for smaller gardens. This is a self fertile cherry, which will also help to pollinate most other varieties. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Summer Sun Cherry Tree)

Cydonia Serbian Gold

Serbian Gold Quince Tree

Common Name: Serbian Gold Quince Tree (Lesschovach)Latin Name: Cydonia oblonga 'Serbian Gold'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Large pink to whiteFruit picking time: Early OctoberFruit size/colour: Very Large/YellowPollination group: Self fertileCydonia 'Serbian Gold' also known as 'Leschovach' is an extremely productive variety of quince which not surprising originated from Serbia. The fruits are more 'apple-shaped' than a typical quince and they carry a lovely scent when ripe.This strong, healthy growing tree produces lots of fruit suitable for many culinary purposes such as quince marmalade and liqueur.

Prunus Jubilee

Jubilee Plum Tree

Common Name: Plum Jubilee (Jubileum)Latin Name: Prunus domestica 'Jubilee'Soil: Will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteFruit picking time: Early to mid AugustFruit size/colour: Very large/ purplePollination group: Self fertile *3*Rootstock: St Julien A. (Semi vigorous rootstock which will reach a height approximately of 4 metres.)Plum 'Jubilee' is similar to 'Victoria' and even considered by some to be superior quality due to its reliably flavoursome taste.  This strong- growing tree produces very large purple fruit with succulent yellow flesh with a hint of peach in its eating quality. The fruits are sweet, juicy and perfectly suited to eating fresh, using in deserts, or being made into jam. This is a self fertile Plum, which will also help to pollinate others in the same flowering group (e.g. 'Belle De Louvain' Trustpilot

Cydonia Meeches Prolific

Meeches Prolific Quince Tree

Common Name: Quince Meeches Prolific TreeLatin Name: Cydonia oblonga 'Meeches Prolific'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Large pink to whiteFruit picking time: Late OctoberFruit size/colour: Very Large/YellowPollination group: Self fertileCydonia 'Meeches Prolific' is recognised for both its fruiting and ornamental features. This tree produces large, subtle pink flowers in spring, followed by large, pear-shaped fruits ready for picking in late October. The fruits are wonderfully fragrant when ripe and are therefore a great choice for a sensory garden- particularly one that is in need of fragrance in autumn. The bright yellow fruits can be used for many different culinary uses.

Malus Egremont Russet

Apple Tree

Common Name: Egremont Russet Apple Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Egremont Russet'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/whiteFruit picking time: Late SeptemberFruit size/colour: Small-medium/golden with large patches of pale brown russet.Pollination group: *2*Malus 'Egremont Russet' is moderately vigorous variety which has an open, spreading habit. It produces firm dessert apples with a crisp, nutty yet sweet flavour; the fruits are ready for harvesting in late September. The skin of the apple has large patches of russeting, giving it an interesting ‘rough’ feel. This is the usual russet variety found in supermarkets and greengrocers. To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. Beauty of Bath).

Malus Discovery

Apple Tree

Common Name: Discovery Apple Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Discovery'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: AugustFruit Size/colour: Small-medium/Yellow almost entirely covered with bright crimson.Pollination group: *3*Malus 'Discovery' is an upright, spreading tree that becomes covered in pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid- late spring. The apples are bright crimson, crisp and juicy with a hint of strawberry flavour. Unlike other early fruiting varieties, the fruits keep well for several weeks after they're harvested in mid August.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. Arthur Turner).

Olea europaea

Olive Tree

Common Name: Olive TreeLatin Name: Olea europeaSoil: Fertile well drained soil (Sandy loam-based compost if kept in a container)Position: A sunny, sheltered border or against a south facing wall.Flowering period/colour: Summer/Fragrant, creamy white flowersFruit: Ovoid or rounded, green fruits which ripen to black.Olea europea is a small evergreen tree with silvery-green foliage commonly found in the Mediterranean area. This traditionally long-lived plant forms a small tree ideally placed in sunny border, against a south facing wall or kept in a container on the patio. When fruits are produced after a long hot summer they will change from green to black as they ripen.

Pyrus Concorde

Concorde Pear Tree

Common Name: Concorde Pear Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Pyrus communis 'Concorde'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteFruit picking time: Late OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium/Yellow-greenPollination group: Partially Self Fertile *4*Pyrus 'Concorde' is a fairly new winter pear variety, combining the best of both sides of its parents 'Conference' and 'Comice'. The fruit is medium to large with an elongated shape. The skin is yellow-green with very little russeting and the pale yellow flesh is sweet and juicy with a pleasant mild flavour. It ripens in late October and keeps well in storage. Although 'Concorde' is partially self-fertile, to guarantee a bumper crop of pears plant with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Beurre Hardy')

Malus Katy

Apple Tree

Common Name: Apple Katy (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Katy'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: Early SeptemberFruit size/colour: Small-medium/Greenish-yellow heavily flushed with bright red.Pollination group: *3*Katy is an easy-going early-season apple. The pretty appearance and juicy flavour mean it is popular with children, and it becomes available just in time for lunch-boxes for the new school term! Katy originates from Sweden, where it is known as Katya, and as such is well-suited to growing in northern European climates. It was developed in 1947 as a cross between James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain and is very much a mixture of these two varieties.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. Redsleeves).

Prunus Sweetheart

Sweetheart Cherry Tree

Common Name: Sweetheart Cherry Tree (Sweet)Latin Name: Prunus 'Sweetheart'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late AugustFruit size/colour: Large/Dark redPollination group: Self Fertile Prunus 'Sweetheart' is one of the latest ripening, self fertile, sweet cherries with a useful prolonged picking season due to uneven ripening. The fruits are large and firm with a good flavour. The leaves are ovate with a deep green colouring and in spring they are accompanied by a pretty white blossom. This cherry is very productive when grown in a sheltered situation. This is a self fertile cherry, which will also help to pollinate most other varieties.

Prunus Opal

Opal Plum Tree

Common Name: Opal Plum TreeLatin Name: Prunus domestica 'Opal'Soil: Will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Medium/Reddish PurplePollination group: Self fertile *3*Rootstock: St Julien A. (Semi vigorous rootstock which will reach a height approximately of 4 metres.)Prunus 'Opal' is one of the most reliable of all the garden plums. This tree will produce a medium sized, reddish-purple fruit with superb flavour. A feature worth noting for this plum is the ease with which the yellow flesh parts from the stone. (This is a self fertile Plum, which will also help to pollinate others in the same flowering group (e.g. 'Jubilee')

Prunus Sunburst

Sunburst Cherry Tree

Common Name: Cherry Sunburst (Sweet)Latin Name: Prunus avium 'Sunburst'Soil: Deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Near BlackPollination group: Self fertileThis cherry is very productive when grown in a sheltered situation. The fruit is large and sweet with wonderful flavour. Ripens in late July. Pruning should be minimal to prevent disease infection and is best carried out as light tipping of the current season's growth in early July to encourage fruit buds for the following year. This is a self fertile cherry, which will also help to pollinate most other varieties. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Sunburst Cherry Tree)

Morus alba

White Mulberry Tree

Common Name: White Mulberry Latin Name: Morus alba Soil: Moist soils Position: Open sun Fruit picking time: Late summer Fruit size/colour: Medium/ Purple The white mulberry is a delightful tree which is valued for its unique fruits and its ornamental foliage. It features large, deeply lobed luscious green leaves which hold until autumn, the leaves are deciduous so fresh foliage will shoot out every spring. The purple fruits are edible and can be enjoyed fresh or can be made into a jam or a preserve; contrary to their name, they are not white and ‘alba’ refers to the leaf buds which are white. The morus alba is widely cultivated for food for silkworms, for the commercial production of silk, and it is also well-known scientifically for its rapid plant movement when releasing pollen (which is released at over half the speed of sound, 350mph). This lovely fruit tree is highly popular with wildlife, particularly with butterflies, and its 'raspberry-like' fruits will soon be snapped up by the birds if you don't pick them in time. (Image by Luis Fernández García).

Actinidia Jenny

Kiwi Fruit Jenny

Common Name: Kiwi Fruit JennyLatin Name: Actinidia 'Jenny'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny locationFruit picking time: Late May onwardsFruit size/colour: Large, brownish green fruits.An excellent choice of kiwi fruit plant as unlike many others it will fruit by itself, which can be helpful when space is short in gardens. It has an excellent characteristic to be trained against objects also making it very effective at creating a beautiful display in a small space. It produces fragrant, whitish flowers and then an excellent tasting brownish green fruit.

Corylus Kent Cob

Hazelnut Tree

Common Name: Corylus Kent Cob (Hazelnut)Latin Name: Corylus 'Kent Cob'Soil: Any well draining soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late August/Early SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium/Large nutCorylus 'Kent Cob' is a very popular variety of hazel which is suitable for most gardens. It is a medium to large sized bush which provides the garden with an excellent display of foliage and a very fine tasting nut. The nuts produced have a wide range of culinary uses such as spreads, biscuits and cereals. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Corylus 'Kent Cob').

Malus Blenheim Orange

Apple Tree

Common Name: Blenheim Orange Apple Tree (Dual Purpose)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Blenheim Orange'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/whiteFruit picking time: Early OctoberFruit size/colour: Large/golden, flushed and stripped with dull red and fine brown russet.Pollination group: *3* - Triploid Malus 'Blenheim Orange' was first discovered in Woodstock, Oxfordshire growing in Blenheim Park, and exhibited in 1822. This apple is an old favourite as it cooks, eats and stores very well and is considered by many to be the best dual purpose apple. The apples are large, golden flushed and stripped with dull red and fine brown russet. The flesh has a nutty taste and a sweet crumbly texture.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. Discovery).

Ficus Brogiotto Nero

Fig Tree

Common Name: Large Fig TreeLatin Name: Ficus 'Brogiotto Nero'Soil: Tolerant of most soilsPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: August/SeptemberFruit colour: Large reddish purple figs with a very sweet, purple pulp.Ficus 'Brogiotto Nero' is vigorous fig tree bearing expanded, five-lobed leaves which will tolerate colder weather than most. This tree produces outstanding, large reddish purple figs with a very sweet, purple pulp. This bush thrives in open sunny positions and benefits mostly from being against a south facing wall.

Pyrus Beth

Beth Pear Tree

Common Name: Beth Pear Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Pyrus communis 'Beth'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteFruit picking time: Late AugustFruit size/colour: Small-Medium/Pale yellowPollination group: *3*Pyrus 'Beth' is an excellent garden variety making a small compact tree producing a very reliable and heavy crop. It has small to medium conical shaped fruit with smooth, pale green skin later turning to yellow. The flesh is creamy white and very juicy, with a sweet flavour. This pear was bred at the East Malling Research Station in the UK. To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Williams').

Malus Red Windsor

Apple Tree

Common Name: Red Windsor Apple Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Red Windsor'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium/Deep redPollination group: Self Fertile *2*Malus 'Red Windsor' is a very easy garden variety to grow with a good resistance to both frost and disease. This tree produces heavy crops of sweet, deep red, Cox-like apples. The apples have a good balance of sweetness and sharpness and have lightly aromatic qualities about them. The tree itself has a fairly compact and rounded habit; it produces lightly scented pink and white flowers in spring. The leaves are green in spring and summer and are red and orange in autumn. Suitable for cold areas.Although this tree is self fertile, it can also be used to cross pollinate other apple trees in the same flowering group (e.g. Crispin).

Ficus Ice Crystal

Fig Tree

Common Name: Fig TreeLatin Name: Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal'Soil: Tolerant of most soilsPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: August/SeptemberFruit colour: Dark, pear shaped fruits with red flesh.Although the 'Ice Crystal' is a fruiting fig variety, it is often planted for its attractive ornamental foliage. The leaves are deeply cut and resemble ice crystals which gives them aesthetic value and they are deep green in colour in spring and summer and turn to a buttery yellow colour in autumn. The fruits are much smaller than some other fig varieties like 'Brown Turkey', but this tree more than makes up for that with its decorative foliage which is great for architectural value.

Prunus Marjorie's Seedling

Marjorie's Seedling Plum Tree

Common Name: Marjorie's Seedling Plum TreeLatin Name: Prunus domestica 'Marjorie's Seedling'Soil: Will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large/PurplePollination group: Self fertile *5*Rootstock: Various (see drop down menu)Prunus 'Marjorie's Seedling' is an excellent choice if you want a late plum which can be used for cooking and eating straight off the tree. The fruit has purple skin and yellow flesh which is moderately sweet when fully ripe. The fruit becomes much darker when it is rip, almost a blue-black colour, so ensure you pick it at this time to get a sweeter plum. 'Marjorie's Seedling' crops later than Victoria and so is a better choice for areas that are suffer from spring frosts.

Malus Spartan

Apple Tree

Common Name: Apple Spartan (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Spartan'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: Early SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium/Yellow almost entirely flushed with dark red.Pollination group: *3*Spartan is a small sweet apple, and a great favourite with children. It is very much a McIntosh style apple, bright crimson skin and whiter-than-white flesh. We leave ours on the tree as long as possible, until they are crimson all over, as this allows the flavour to develop. Straight from the tree the flesh is very crisp and juicy, but it softens a bit within a week or so of picking - although remaining juicy. To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. Worcester Pearmain).

Pyrus Shinseiki

Asian Pear Tree

Common Name: Asian Pear Latin Name: Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Shinseiki’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteFruit picking time: Late AugustFruit size/colour: Small-medium/Pale yellow-greenPollination group: *3* This pear tree is like no other, as the fruits are apple-shaped and have an apple-like texture as well. The Asian pear has a sweet flavour with a crisp yet juicy bite – the fruits are ready in late August and they are delicious when enjoyed straight from the tree. Aside from the fruits, the tree produces pretty white spring flowers and has luscious green leaves that curl slightly and are serrated at their edges. This is a great choice for adding an unusual addition to your orchard.