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Winter Gem mini M27 Winter Gem miniature M27 Apple Trees for sale This tree is grown on miniature M27 stock. M27 is a rootstock that produces the smallest tree of all; maturing to around 180cm’s in height and width, this tree is ideal for a container or small garden, courtyard or allotment. It should be staked if in a windy or open position. Crops can exceed 20ibs per tree when established and this rootstock is quite precocious, often yielding the year following planting Winter Gem is an outstanding recently introduced garden apple, of Cox’s parentage. Highly recommended as a late storing variety. Winter Gem miniature apple tree – Season: A late storing variety, pick mid-late October, use from storage right into the Spring. Winter Gem – appearance: A very pretty apple, pale green/yellow blushed with rosy pink. Winter Gem apple trees – flavour: Exquisitely flavoured. Scented, complex, rich and aromatic. Uses: A dessert apple that also juices well. Good for table decoration. Cropping & Growth Medium vigour, generally trouble free. Winter Gem Apple Trees - Pollination: Pollination group ‘B’ partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Red Falstaff Cox's Orange Pippin Laxtons Superb Greensleeves Saturn Grenadier Fortune James Grieve

Winston mini M27 Winston miniature M27 Apple Trees This tree is grown on miniature M27 stock. M27 is a rootstock that produces the smallest tree of all; maturing to around 180cm’s in height and width, this tree is ideal for a container or small garden, courtyard or allotment. It should be staked if in a windy or open position. Crops can exceed 20ibs per tree when established and this rootstock is quite precocious, often yielding the year following planting. Winston arose in Berkshire, 1920, from a Cox’s Orange x Worcester cross. A useful late storing apple that is easy to grow and disease resistant. Winston miniature apple tree – Season: Very late; harvest in November and eat from storage December to April. Winston – appearance: Small to medium in size, green with purplish flush and stripes, becoming brighter in storage. Winston apple trees – flavour: An aromatic Cox-type flavour, mellows later. Uses: A dessert apple for late use. Cropping & Growth Moderately vigorous, suitable for growing everywhere and easy to grow. Winston Apple Trees - Pollination: Partly self fertile so will yield on it’s own. Pollination group ‘D’

Tydemans Late Orange mini M27 Tydemans Late Orange mini M27 Apple Trees for sale This tree is grown on miniature M27 stock. M27 is a rootstock that produces the smallest tree of all; maturing to around 180cm’s in height and width, this tree is ideal for a container or small garden, courtyard or allotment. It should be staked if in a windy or open position. Crops can exceed 20ibs per tree when established and this rootstock is quite precocious, often yielding the year following planting. This is a variety raised by EMRS Kent, 1930, received an RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1965. A cross between Laxtons Suoperb and Cox’s orange, combining both parents superb atste. Much esteemed late storing apple. Tydemans Late Orange miniature apple tree – Season: Pick as late as possible in November, and enjoy from storage December to March. Tydemans Late Orange – appearance: Small to medium sized conical green-yellow flushed and striped dark purple-red. Tydemans Late Orange apple trees – flavour: Robustly flavoured, strongly aromatic, truly like the best of both parents. Uses: A dessert apple. Cropping & Growth A vigorous freely branched tree. Fruit can be small unless thinned. Tydemans Late Orange Apple Trees - Pollination: Pollination group ‘C’ partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Pixie Charles Ross Herefordshire Russet Greensleeves Self fertile Cox's Howgate Wonder Spartan

Sunset mini M27 £19.90 Sunset miniature M27 Apple Trees This Sunset apple tree is grown on miniature M27 stock. M27 is a rootstock that produces the smallest tree of all; maturing to around 180cm’s in height and width, this tree is ideal for a container or small garden, courtyard or allotment. It should be staked if in a windy or open position. Crops can exceed 20ibs per tree when established and this rootstock is quite precocious, often yielding the year following planting. Sunset is a Kentish raised variety, 1918, believed to be a Cox’s seedling. Often regarded as an ideal replacement for Cox, as it is easier to grow but has similar taste. One of the most popular garden apples which is always worth growing. Sunset miniature apple tree – Season: Pick from the tree mid October, stores well, into the New Year. Sunset – appearance: An attractive apple of no more than medium size, pale yellow background broadly flushed vermillion orange – sunset colours indeed. Sunset apple trees – flavour: Quite dense, crisp texture and a superb richly aromatic flavour that is almost beyond compare. Uses: A dessert apple. Cropping & Growth A tree of medium vigour, generally trouble free and reliable. Sunset Apple Trees - Pollination: Pollination group ‘B’ partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are somer suggested varieties: Fortune Elstar Kidds Orange Red Bountiful Redsleeves Saturn Red Windsor Greensleeves

Spartan mini M27 Spartan miniature M27 Apple Tree This Spartan apple tree is grown on miniature M27 stock. M27 is a rootstock that produces the smallest tree of all; maturing to around 180cm’s in height and width, this tree is ideal for a container or small garden, courtyard or allotment. It should be staked if in a windy or open position. Crops can exceed 20ibs per tree when established and this rootstock is quite precocious, often yielding the year following planting Spartan has been enormously popular in the UK for so many years it might come as a surprise to learn that this is actually an American apple, raised 1926 from a Mc Intosh cross. One of the top 10 most satisfactory garden or orchard apples. Spartan miniature apple tree – Season: For use October to the turn of the year. Spartan – appearance: A gorgeous apple almost entirely coloured dark maroon red. Inside very white; no more than medium sized. Spartan apple trees – flavour: The tender pure white flesh is decidedly sweet and mellow with a lightly fruity flavour. Notes of melon or strawberry are usually present. Uses: A dessert apple. Cropping & Growth A tree of medium vigour, very heavy cropper. Spartan Apple Trees - Pollination: Spartan is partly self fertile and belongs in pollination group ‘C’ and will pollinate well with any other varieties in the same of adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Charles Ross Greensleeves Falstaff Gala Merton Knave Self fertile Cox's Kidds Orange Red

Winter Nellis cordon pear Winter Nellis Pear cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Winter Nellis is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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 cordon 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 cordon Williams Bon Chretien cordon Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Williams bon Chretien is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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 cordonPear 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 cordon Onward cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Onward pear is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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 cordon 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

Moonglow cordon pear Moonglow Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Moonglow is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart This variety is really a form of Williams bon Chretien only with a brighter skin. An exceptionally attractive Pear with a lovely flavour. Moonglow Pear Tree – season Mid-late September and into October.. Moonglow Pear – appearance Medium sized, classic Williams formation, the skin a bright and luminous lemon yellow throughout when ripe. A stunning Pear. Flavour Superb; tender, lightly perfumed and aromatic with an intense aroma and very juicy flesh. Moonglow 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 Tree sizes for Moonglow 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.

Merton Pride cordon tree Merton Pride cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Merton Pride is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Merton Pride is a more recent variety but one which has been compared to a Doyenne duComice only a better performer. The large quality fruits are borne on a vigorous tree that was English raised and held in high esteem by professionals. Merton Pride Pear Tree – season Ready for picking late September and use through November. Merton Pride Pear – appearance Large, pear shaped, pale green throughout with a slight russet. Flavour Very fleshy, tender, dripping with juice and with an intense yet sweet pear-drop flavour that makes the mouth water. Merton Pride Pear – Pollination A triploid so needs 2 other trees to crop well. Here is a list of suggested varieties: Concorde Invincible Williams bon Chretien Beurre Hardy Improved Fertility Beth Tree sizes for Merton Pride 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.

Josephine de Malines cordon Josephine de Malines cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Josephine de Malines is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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

Invincible cordon Invincible cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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 cordon 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 cordon Gorham Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Gorham pear is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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

Durondeau cordon Durondeau cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Durondeau is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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 cordon 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.

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Doyenne du Comice cordon Doyenne du Comice cordon pear tree Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Doyenne du Comice is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Du Comice - raised from the first seed bed in the fruit garden of Comice Horticole, Angers, Department of Maine-et-Loire, France. First fruited in 1849 but did not reach Europe for some years later. Often considered the benchmark in quality and flavour for dessert Pears but needs ideal conditions to produce of it’s best. The trees can be slower coming into fruit than other varieties. Doyenne du Comice cordon Pear Tree – season Doyenne du Comice should be harvested in late October and used from store about a month later, usually keeping until January. Doyenne du Comice Pear – appearance Large to very large, weighty, medium green becoming only slightly yellowish when ripe. Flavour Superb; becomes tender and extra-juicy with the perfect Pear flavour. Doyenne du Comice Pear – Pollination Doyenne du Comice is a triploid variety so needs two others to crop well. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Improved Fertility Williams Bon Chretien Conference Concorde Invincible

Beth Pear cordon Bethcordon Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Beth is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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 cordon 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

Conference cordon Conference Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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.

Concorde Pear cordon Concorde cordon Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Concorde is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. 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 cordon 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.

Beurre Hardy cordon Beurre Hardy cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordonPear trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Beurre Hardy 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