Gift Wrapping Service
Why not make your present even
more special with by using our gift wrapping service. This includes one of our
handmade drawstring 'ecobags' made out of 100% biodegradable materials, a gift
tag with optional gift message and a planting and aftercare booklet. All of this
for just £2.00 per tree.
B/R (Bare Root) - The traditional way to buy deciduous trees and shrubs. Perfect for planting between November and March.
R/B (Root Ball) - The traditional way to buy evergreen trees and shrubs. The plants are kept in their own soil, making them ideal to transplant between November and March.
C/G (Container Grown) - A very convenient way to buy trees and shrubs, already rooted in their pots, they can be planted all year round. Sizes given in litres.
H/S (Half standard) - Half standard trees have a clear stem of 1.25-1.5m with a bushy head of around 1-1.5m. The total height from the ground is approximately 2-2.5m.
Maiden (Feathered tree) - A good, well-defined prominent leader running straight up through the young tree. Perfect for training into a half standard, standard or fan-trained tree. Sizes given in cm's.
Multi-stemmed - A tree with two or more main stems
Quince Meeches Prolific
Cydonia oblonga Meeches Prolific
Common Name: Quince Meeches Prolific
Latin Name: Cydonia oblonga Meeches Prolific
Soil: deep, moist but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: April to May/ Large pink to white
Fruit picking time: Late October
Fruit Size/colour: Very Large/ Yellow
Pollination group: Self fertile
This Quince is highly recognised for both its fruiting and ornamental features. This hardy tree produces large pink to white flowers, followed by large attractive bright yellow fruits, which can be used for many culinary uses. Added to stewed apple as a flavour enhancer or made into a fine scented jelly. 'Meeches Prolific' is a good heavy yielding variety of exceptional size ripening in late October. The fruits can be stored for up to 3 months. Self Fertile.