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Czar dwarf Pixy plum tree £20.95 Czar dwarf Plum trees for sale This Czar plum tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required. The Czar is one of the most popular of all Plum tree varieties and is always recommended as a durable, hardy cropper. It suits dual purpose and is also self fertile & easy to grow. Czar plum tree – season Usually ripening from laye July/early August. Czar Plum – appearance & flavour No more than medium sized, semi circular dark violet-purple. Mostly used for cooking but also suits dessert. Good flavour. Czar – pollination Self fertile so fine on it’s own.

Burbanks Giant Prune dwarf Pixy Burbanks Giant Prune dwarf Pixy Plum This Burbanks tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required. This rather old and well known variety is one of the hardiest Plums so is good for frosty area’s, normally prtoducing a good crop under most conditions. A very heavily yielding tree that is primarily used for cooking purposes at which it excels. Burbanks Giant Prune plum tree – season Early-mid September, keeps well. Burbanks Giant Prune Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized, shapely, oval reddish-purple, flesh golden. Firm texture which is fine for bottling and makes a great pie or for jams etc; will suit dessert when fully ripe. Burbanks Giant Prune – pollination Self fertile so fine on it’s own.

Blue Tit dwarf Pixy Blue Tit Plum trees for sale This tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required. Blue Tit is a relatively recent introduction and already popular as a garden tree. Blue Tit is a quality dessert Plum with a fine yellow sweet flesh. Blue Tit plum tree – season This variety ripens fairly early, from the first week in August. Blue Tit Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized to large deep blue-purple, inside golden yellow and juicy. Fine, sweet flavour. Blue Tit Plum – pollination Self fertile so requires no pollinator and is itself a good pollinator for other varieties.

Belle de Luvain dwarf pixy .Belle de Louvain Plum trees for sale This tree is grown on dwarf Pixy stock which is compact and makes the smallest Plum tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20-24”” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest with no ladders required. Belle de Louvain - An excellent hardy choice that is suitable for growing everywhere and normally produces good crops, the potential is for very heavy yields. Belle de Louvain is predominantly a cooking variety. Belle de Louvain plum tree – season Usually ready mid August and may be used into September; hangs on the tree well. Belle de Louvain Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized oval, reddish becoming deep purple with a slight dusky bloom. Very tart flavour that becomes rich and decadent when cooked, superb for bottling, jams, pies and freezing. Belle de Louvain Plum – pollination Belle de Louvain Plum trees for sale An excellent hardy choice that is suitable for growing everywhere and normally produces good crops, the potential is for very heavy yields. Belle de Louvain is predominantly a cooking variety.

Catillac Pear tree Catillac Pear Trees Catillac is a very old variety known since the 1600’s. A cooking variety, and widely regarded as the best culinary Pear to grow. The growth is vigorous, hardy and productive. Catillac Pear Tree – season Harvest in October but not suitable for use until January. Catillac Pear – appearance Quite beautiful, large, clasically shaped olive green becoming yellowish with a lovely pink blush. Flavour When cooked slowly turns to a beautiful dense pink puree scented of pear drops. Also suitable for baking, chutneys, flans and tarts etc. Catillac Pear – Pollination Catillac is a triploid variety so needs two other Pear trees to crop well. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Williams Bon Chretien Conference Concorde Invincible Moonglow Tree sizes for Catillac Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Beurre Hardy pear tree Beurre Hardy Pear Trees for sale This is quite an old variety, originating in France in 1820 or 1830. It is a remkably good grower, vigorous and productive and, briefly, popular commercially. Hardy and easy to grow. Beurre Hardy Pear Tree – season Early-mid October, for use throughout that month Beurre Hardy Pear – appearance Medium to large, blocky, dull olive greenish with a faint yellow flush and occassional russet patches. Flesh is cream. Flavour Very good; yielding cream flesh with a tinge of green, supremely juicy and buttery in texture. Beurre Hardy Pear – Pollination Beurre Hardy is in ‘B’ pollination group so partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Durondeau Williams Bon Chretien Conference Concorde Invincible Tree sizes for Beurre Hardy Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Beth Pear tree Beth Pear Trees for sale An excellent early variety from East Malling [Kent] This dessert Pear has exceptional eating qualities and is also a heavy cropper. A neat and fairly compact grower. Beth Pear Tree – season Eating early September through to early October. Beth Pear – appearance A medium sized fruit, classical bottom-heavy pear shape, ripening to a beautiful primrose yellow and filled with juice. Flavour Intensely sweet, develops a wonderful scent, full of juice and very tender texture. Beth Pear – Pollination Beth is in ‘B’ pollination group so partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Williams bon Chretien Moonlgow Invincible Gorham Improved Fertility Tree sizes for Beth Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Winter Nellis dwarf pear Winter Nellis Pear dwarf Pear Trees This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Winter Nellis is a Belgian variety first known in the UK in 1818. It is only a small fruit but has a lovely flavour and stores very late. A small growing tree but frost hardy and reliable. Winter Nellis Pear dwarf pear Tree – season Keep on the tree as late as possible, late October to early November, may then be used from storage well into January/February. Winter Nellis Pear – appearance Small, somewhat rounded dull brown russet over green. Not a looker. Flavour Superb; tender, lightly perfumed and aromatic with an intense aroma and very juicy flesh. Winter Nellis Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility

Williams bon Chretien dwarf tree Williams Bon Chretien dwarf Pear Trees for sale This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Williams is often credited as being the most universally grown pear. A tree of medium growth, freely cropping & hardy. Is partly self fertile but does benefit from a pollinator. Amazingly, despite the name, this is actually an English raised Pear which has it’s origins in Berkshire in the 1800’s. Williams Bon Chretien dwarf Pear Tree – season Mid-late September harvest as soon as ripe straight from the tree. Williams bon Chretien Pear – appearance Medium sized, classic Pear shape, pale green-yellow with only the very occasional pink flush or stripe. Flavour Unmistakeably scented with a wonderful aroma and the perfect balanace of sweetness and acidity. At it’s best unbeatable. Also suits cooking applications such as flans and tarts. Williams Bon Chretien Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility

Onward dwarf Pear tree Onward dwarf Pear Trees This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Onward was trialled at The National Fruit Trials [where it performed very strongly] notes this English raised Pear as a cross between Laxton Superb [Pear, not apple] and Doyenne de Comice. Onward is an excellent newcomer with some impressive qualities. Onward Quince C Pear Tree – season Mid-late September and into October.. Onward Pear – appearance Medium to large in size, pale green-yellow, some russet patches and an attractive pinkish red blush on the sunny side. Very good uniformity and quality. Flavour Similar to Doyenne du Comice, rich, melting and supremely juicy. Onward Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility Williams bon Chretien

Josephine de Malines dwarf Pear Josephine de Malines dwarf Pear Trees This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Josephine is, at first glance not a variety to excite the imagination, being a small weakly tree with small, unnassuming fruits. But the delectable flavour and very late season hint at treasured to be discovered. Belgium raised, in 1830. Best in good soil and a protected position. Josephine de Malines Pear Tree – season Harvest late, at the end of October. Will keep in store until March at least and seems to get better and better. Josephine de Malines Pear – appearance The fruits are circular to conical, pale green with some russet patches, yellowing when fully ripe. Flavour One of the best-tasting of all Pears with a sumptuous yielding juicy green-white flesh and a deep, intense mouthwatering flavour. Josephine de Malines Pear – Pollination This variety belongs to the ‘B’ pollination group so will partner well with others in the same or adjacent groups.Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Concorde Conference Beurre Hardy Invincible Tree sizes for Josephine de Malines Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Invincible dwarf pear tree Invincible dwarf Pear Trees This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Invincible is aptly named, for this French raised newcomer produces blossoms usually in two separate flushes, meaning that during frosty seasons it is more likely to yield where other Pears may fail. A very heavy cropper and a good grower suitable for all areas. A highly recommended new Pear variety. Invincible dwarf Pear Tree – season This variety has a very long season and can be picked from early-mid September to early-mid October, and may then be enjoyed from storage until February or later. Invincible Pear – appearance A long deep emerald green pear, yellowing only slightly when fully ripe. Flavour Has a good flavour, crisply juicy and sweet with little or no acidity, but make sure the fruits are properly ripe before eating. Invincible Pear – Pollination Invincible is fully self fertile so does well on it’s own with no need for pollinating partners. It is also a great pollinator for other varieties in the A,B or C pollination groups.

Gorham dwarf pear tree Gorham dwarf Pear Trees This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Gorham is an upright growing tree that is healthy and easy to manage. Gorham ripens as a second early Pear and is often selected for the perfect flavour. Gorham Pear Tree – season Harvest from mid September and keep for about 5 days before consuming. Gorham Pear – appearance Somewhat oval olive green, slightly covered in russet, yellowing slightly on ripening. Small to medium sized fruits of good even quality. Flavour Pure white tender, melting flesh, lots of juice and a lightly musky very sweet taste. Often considered one of the finest dessert pears. Gorham Pear – Pollination Gorham is in pollination group ‘C’ so will partner well with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Concorde Williams bon Chretien Glou Morceau Beth Moonglow

Conference dwarf Quince C Conference Pear Trees for sale This Conference Pear tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Conference is the most famous name in Pears by far, Conference was raised in Hertfordshire and introduced in 1885. It is an unmistakeable Pear with it’s elegant, long shapely outline. Generally a good yielder and trouble free garden variety. Conference Pear Tree – season Can be harvested early October and used from store through until the New Year. Conference Pear – appearance Long, narrow olive green becoming slightly yellowish when ripe. Often hangs in bunches. Flavour Crisp and juicy flesh becomes softer, more mellow with storage. Flavour is sweet and mild at all times. Conference Pear – Pollination Conference is self fertile so does not need any other varieties to produce good crops. It is itself a good pollinator for other varieties in A,B or C groups. Tree sizes for Conference Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Concorde Pear Dwarf Quince C Concorde dwarf Pear Trees for sale This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Concorde is one of the most important Pear tree introductions for decades and is already one of the most popular varieties for the garden, or orchard and suits all growing applicactions. Concorde tends to make quite a compact tree, it is easy to manage, frost hardy and a reliable setter of good quality fruits. One of the best varieties for container growing on Quince ‘C’ stock. Concorde Pear Tree – season Can be harvested for use late September-November. Concorde Pear – appearance Medium sized elongated and the skin mostly covered in a pale golden russet over pale green. Flavour Mild and sweet, sem-crisp juicy texture.. Concorde Pear – Pollination Concorde is self fertile so does need any other varieties to pollinate. It is itself in group ‘B’ so can be used to pollinate any varieties in the same or adjacent groups.

Avalon plum trees Avalon Plum trees for sale A relatively recent introduction, and English raised,. Avalon is a rather large dessert plum, yield can be a little light but the indicidual fruits can be very large and impressive. Avalon plum tree – season This variety ripens usually in late August and can be used until approximately mid September. Usually about 10 days before Victoria in season. Avalon Plum – appearance & flavour Sizeable, circular plum-red fruits with a lightish bloom on the skin; interior golden yellow. Good flavour, juicy. Avalon Plum – pollination Requires a pollinator; recommendations include: Jubilee Victoria Groves Late Victoria Marjories Seedling Tree sizes for Avalon plum: St Julien ‘A’ A vigorous tree mostly used for field and grassy area’s, paddock and orchard. Promotes high yields and makes a good disease-resistant tree suitable for most soils and areas. It will mature to 360cm’s approx with a spread slightly less. Plant 300cm’s apart. Can be grown into half standard or bush form. Pixy Rootstock Is the only ‘dwarf’ rootstock for Plums. An ideal choice for smaller areas and contained gardens, it is also happy being kept in a 20-24” container [using John Innes no 2 compost] Can be maintained at around 200cm’s although it will grow more without pruning. Space 180-210cm’s apart.

Beth Pear dwarf Quince C Beth dwarf Pear Trees for sale This Beth Pear tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Beth is an excellent early variety from East Malling [Kent] This dessert Pear has exceptional eating qualities and is also a heavy cropper. A neat and fairly compact grower. Beth Dwarf Pear Tree – season Eating early September through to early October. Beth Pear – appearance A medium sized fruit, classical bottom-heavy pear shape, ripening to a beautiful primrose yellow and filled with juice. Flavour Intensely sweet, develops a wonderful scent, full of juice and very tender texture. Beth Pear – Pollination Beth is in ‘B’ pollination group so partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Williams bon Chretien Moonlgow Invincible Gorham Improved Fertility

Invincible pear tree Invincible Pear Trees for sale Aptly named, for this French raised newcomer produces blossoms usually in two separate flushes, meaning that during frosty seasons it is more likely to yield where other Pears may fail. A very heavy cropper and a good grower suitable for all areas. A highly recommended new Pear variety. Invincible Pear Tree – season This variety has a very long season and can be picked from early-mid September to early-mid October, and may then be enjoyed from storage until February or later. Invincible Pear – appearance A long deep emerald green pear, yellowing only slightly when fully ripe. Flavour Has a good flavour, crisply juicy and sweet with little or no acidity, but make sure the fruits are properly ripe before eating. Invincible Pear – Pollination Invincible is fully self fertile so does well on it’s own with no need for pollinating partners. It is also a great pollinator for other varieties in the A,B or C pollination groups. Tree sizes for Invincible Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Durondeau Pear trees Durondeau Pear Trees for sale A variety popular as one of the small group of self fertile or partially self fertile Pear trees for the garden. However it could not be termed as the best for the purpose; although some fruits will be borne on lone trees the yield will benefit from the presence of other trees. Plus the growth of Durondeau is fairly weak and is best suited to good soils. That said, Durondeau certainly has it’s attributes, it is a beautiful Pear in fruit, the autumn foliage colour is a splendid dark red – most attractive – and it has a very good flavour. Druondeau was Belgium raised, in 1811. Durondeau Pear Tree – season Suitable for use through October and November. Durondeau Pear – appearance A large Pear usually covered by a fine golden russet, often blended with a rusty red cheek. Flavour Very good, sweet, tender and juicy, just a little underlying acidity gives a well rounded flavour. Durondeau Pear – Pollination Durondeau is partially self fertile so does need any other varieties to pollinate. It is itself in group ‘B’ so can be used to pollinate any varieties in the same or radjacent groups & these varieties can also be used to maximise the crop of Durondeau. Tree sizes for Durondeau Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Conference Pear trees Conference Pear Trees for sale The most famous name in Pears by far, Conference was raised in Hertfordshire and introduced in 1885. It is an unmistakeable Pear with it’s elegant, long shapely outline. Generally a good yielder and trouble free garden variety. Conference Pear Tree – season Can be harvested early October and used from store through until the New Year. Conference Pear – appearance Long, narrow olive green becoming slightly yellowish when ripe. Often hangs in bunches. Flavour Crisp and juicy flesh becomes softer, more mellow with storage. Flavour is sweet and mild at all times. Conference Pear – Pollination Conference is self fertile so does not need any other varieties to produce good crops. It is itself a good pollinator for other varieties in A,B or C groups. Tree sizes for Conference Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.