Good resistance to frost

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.

Prunus Warwickshire Drooper

Warwickshire Drooper Plum Tree

Common Name: Warwickshire Drooper Plum Latin Name: Prunus domestica 'Warwickshire Drooper'Soil: Will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained.Position: Full sunFruit picking time: SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium/YellowPollination group: *3* Self-fertileThe 'Warwickshire Drooper' produces a heavy crop of highly unusual yellow plums. The plums are medium in size and have pale yellow skin with brown russet patches; the melting flesh is sweet and yellow. This is a dual-purpose variety so it can be enjoyed as a dessert or culinary plum. The tree has a weeping habit, especially when it's weighed down with its crop, and the branches look lovely when they are topped with snow.

Prunus Yellow Pershore

Yellow Pershore Plum Tree

Common Name: Yellow Pershore Plum TreeLatin Name: Prunus domestica 'Yellow Pershore'Soil: Will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid AugustFruit size/colour: Medium/Canary yellowPollination group: Self fertile *2*Prunus 'Yellow Pershore or commonly known as 'Yellow Egg' plum is traditional to the west midlands. A reliable cropper that is ideal for plum jam or a golden pie filling and can also be eaten straight off the tree when fully ripe. This tree has a good resistance to many diseases including silver leaf and canker. (This is a self fertile Plum, which will also help to pollinate others in the same flowering group (e.g. 'Rivers Early Prolific')

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').

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.

Pyrus Onward

Onward Pear Tree

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').

Pyrus Winter Nellis

Winter Nellis Pear Tree

Common Name: Pear Winter Nellis (Dessert)Latin Name: Pyrus communis 'Winter Nellis'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late OctoberFruit size/colour: Small-medium/Yellow-green skin which is lightly russet dottedPollination group: *4*Pyrus 'Winter Nellis' is a small but good late variety with a good resistance to the frost. The fruit has a yellow-green skin which is almost covered in russet. The greenish white flesh is firm, sweet, and juicy with a good rich flavour. This pear is useful for cooking, preserving and very good when eaten fresh from the tree. To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Beth').

Ribes Ben Connan

Ben Connan Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben ConnanLatin Name: Ribes nigram 'Ben Connan'Soil: Well drained, light soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large dark berriesThis is a very early fruiting blackcurrant with large yields. It produces tidy bushes with the berries being born onto very short twigs making them easy to pick. The fruits have a wonderfully rich flavour and make a great healthy summer snack. This variety is known for having excellent pest, disease and frost resistance making it an excellent choice for any garden.

Ribes Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben LomondLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Medium/LargeThis is the first of the 'Ben' varieties which have bought late flowering, good mildew resistance and very heavy yields to blackcurrants. Growth is upright and reasonably compact- the strigs (flower stalks) are short and plump berries have an acid flavour.

Ribes Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben NevisLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Nevis'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Medium/Medium-largeThis blackcurrant is similar to 'Ben Lomond', it flowers and fruits at the same time. The well flavoured berries are borne on short strigs and have pretty good mildew and frost resistance. The growth habit is where the main difference occurs; it is taller, and more vigorous than 'Ben Lomond'.

Ribes Ben Sarek

Ben Sarek Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben SarekLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Sarek'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Small/LargeThe 'Ben Sarek' is a wonderful variety of blackcurrant; it features a heavy crop of large fruits which are bursting with flavour. Another great feature of this blackcurrant bush is it's dwarf nature, growing little over 1m tall. There are in-bred frost resistance properties and this bush also boasts fairly good mildew resistance. Prompt picking before the fruit falls is advised on this variety, this can be done by shaking the bush and catching the falling fruits. 

Ribes Hinnonmaki Green

Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Green

Common Name: Gooseberry Hinnonmaki GreenLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Green'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilsPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Green berriesAn excellent variety of gooseberry to choose. It is known for its fantastic disease resistant qualities and an abundances of fruit is produced when in season. The medium sized green berries have an excellent sweet, aromatic taste when ripe. These can be used for culinary purposes.

Ribes Hinnonmaki Red

Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red

Common Name: Gooseberry Hinnonmaki RedLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red'Soil: Any well drained SoilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large ruby red berriesAn excellent variety of gooseberry to choose. It is known for its fantastic disease resistant qualities, including a high resistance to mildew. An abundance of fruit is produced when in season and the fruits are great for cooking with and for dessert purposes too. The medium-large sized berries have a wonderfully sweet taste when ripe with a tangy outer skin. This plant itself has an upright, rounded habit and lobed green leaves.

Ribes Invicta

Gooseberry Invicta

Common Name: Gooseberry InvictaLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa var reclinatum 'Invicta'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid summerFruit size/colour: Large oval, pale green berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of large green berries. It is a very densely branched self fertile bush which provides excellent fruits to use in summer pies and jams. This is a disease resistant fruit which requires a moderate amount of care.

Ribes Jonkheer Van Tets

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant Jonkheer Van TetsLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Jonkheer Van Tets'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Early JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Jonkheer Van Tets').

Ribes Rolan

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant RolanLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Rolan'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis is an excellent variety for its hardiness and quantity of crops produced. Like other varieties bulks of red berries are produced with a slightly acidic taste. These berries are perfect for making jams, preserves and pies. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Rolan').

Ribes Rovada

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant RovadaLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Rovada'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. It produces a rather sweet tasting, large, dark red berry which is excellent to make a variety of pies/jams/jellies. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. This variety is well known for its excellent cropping capabilities. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Rovada').

Ribes Stanza

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant StanzaLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Stanza'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Small/medium red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. It produces a rather acidic tasting, small, dark red berry which is excellent to make a variety of pies/jams/jellies. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Stanza').

Ribes White Hollander

Whitecurrant

Common Name: Whitecurrant White Hollander Latin Name: Ribes rubrum 'White Hollander' Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soil Position: Open sunny or slightly shaded spot Fruit picking time: Late July Fruit size/colour: Large pale golden berries The 'Hollander' is a mid-season variety which produces bunches of translucent white fruits. The fruits have a wonderfully sweet flavour and are a great choice for using in preserves.  (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Ribes 'White Hollander').

Ribes White Pearl

Whitecurrant

Common Name: Whitecurrant White PearlLatin Name: Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large pale golden berriesA late cropping variety which produces abundant strigs of large, very nice tasting fruits. The fruits that are produced make fine jams, preserves and pies and the plant has the benefit of being self fertile making it an excellent addition to any garden. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Ribes 'White Pearl').

Rubus Himalayan Giant

Blackberry Himalayan Giant

Common Name: Blackberry Himalayan Giant Latin Name: Rubus procerus 'Himalayan Giant' Soil: Any Soil Position: Full Sun Fruit picking time: Late August-Late September Fruit size/colour: Very large red/black fruits The' Himalayan Giant' is exceptional for its sheer size and high yield. A variety of coloured fruits are produced which have a slightly acidic taste, they are better for cooking with than eating fresh and make a fantastic blackberry crumble. An excellent choice for anyone looking to cover a large space or to create a large barrier as it is an extremely vigorous grower.

Rubus Thornless Evergreen

Blackberry Evergreen

Common Name: Blackberry Thornless EvergreenLatin Name: Rubus Fruticosus Thornless EvergreenSoil: Well drained soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Late August-Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large good coloured fruitsAn extremely hardy variety which produces high yields of great tasting fruits. This is a thornless variety making it an ease to maintain and pick fruits when they are ready. A wonder to have in your garden.

Rubus ursinus x idaeus

Boysenberry Thornless

Common Name: Boysenberry ThornlessLatin Name: Rubus Ursinus x idaeusSoil: Any soilsPosition: Open Sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: July-AugustFruit size/colour: Medium sized dark wine coloured fruitsThe Boysenberry is a fruit very similar to the wild blackberry. The thornless characteristics mean these plants are easy to maintain and pick when fruiting. The dark wine coloured fruits have an excellent taste and highly known for their uses in jams, preserves and syrups.

Rubus x loganobaccus

Loganberry Thornless

Common Name: Loganberry ThornlessLatin Name: Rubus x loganobaccusSoil: Slightly acidic, peaty soilsPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid July-AugustFruit size/colour: Large dark red fruitsThis cross between the raspberry and blackberry makes an excellent self fertile plant for any garden. It produces very large, dark red, cone shaped berries which have a very sharp and distinctive taste. Loganberries are very widely used for culinary purposes, with this particular thornless variety also being good to eat raw.

Vaccinium Patriot

Patriot Blueberry Plant

Common Name: Blueberry PatriotLatin Name: Vaccinium 'Patriot'Soil: Well drained, Peaty soil requiredPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Late July/Early AugustFruit size/colour: Large, light berries with a velvety textureThis is a species which is very well known for its excellent taste and aroma. The plants produce high yields of firmly textured berries and the 'Patriot' is an early species that produces berries in late July-early August. The plants are more tolerant to wetter soils and colder weather, but will however benefit from the use of another species nearby to improve the chances of cross pollination.

Vitis Boskoop Glory

Grape Boskoop Glory

Common Name: Grape Boskoop GloryLatin Name: Vitis vinifera 'Boskoop Glory'Soil: Well drained soilPosition: Open sunny locationFruit picking time: Early summerFruit size/colour: Dark purple/Black fruitsThis species of grape provides the garden with spectacular fruits and foliage. The fruits are spherical and have a deep purple colour which has faded patches. This variety is an extremely reliable cropper, with reasonably good wine making and dessert qualities. Perfect for growing outside.

Vitis Brandt

Grape Brandt

Common Name: Grape BrandtLatin Name: Vitis vinifera 'Brandt'Soil: Well drained soilPosition: Open sunny locationFruit picking time: Early SummerFruit size/colour: Dark red/Purple fruitsThis species of grape provides the garden with spectacular fruits and foliage. An excellent plant to have against a south facing wall. This species is exceptionally hardy and disease resistant making it a good choice for any garden. Large crops of very nice tasting fruits produced over the summer which start green and ripen to a dark red-purple. This plant has an added interest in autumn when its foliage is a firey red colour.

Vitis Vroege van der Laan

Grape Vroege van de Laan

Common Name: Grape Vroege Van De LaanLatin Name: Vitis vinifera 'Vroege Van De Laan'Soil: Well drained soilPosition: Open sunny locationFruit picking time: Early summerFruit size/colour: Large golden yellow fruitsThe 'Vroege Van De Laan' is a perfect species for any garden. This species, like other varieties, benefits highly from being in a south facing position in the garden. The white coloured fruity grapes have a very sweet taste when ripe and are known for their hardiness and ease to grow.