We have recently taken delivery of our new stock of bare root fruit trees. They are all British grown and we are very pleased with their quality. We have many varieties including apple (dessert and cooking), plum, pear and cherry together with quince, mulberry and medlar.
The stock includes a vast selection of bushes (they are actually trees but classed as bushes as the branches start lower down), half standards and fan-trained. All the trees have been potted and we are looking forward to the spring when they burst into blossom.
Fruit trees are always a lovely addition to a garden. From producing beautiful blossom in the spring to the enjoyment of the bumper crop of fruits in the autumn. Fruit trees will also bring wildlife into your garden – something we are particularly fond of. The insect life that fruit trees bring into a garden works in harmony with bird life to keep the insects and bugs under control completely naturally. We wouldn’t have it any other way and you’ll never see us spray any of our stock – fruit trees or otherwise.
If you are looking to plant a fruit tree in your garden for the first time, then plums make a good first choice if you are new to growing fruit trees. Many plum varieties are also self-fertile. Cherries are also easy to grow, but you will need to protect them from the birds – otherwise, they will enjoy your crop before you do!
When deciding what tree or trees to grow, you may like to consider:
- the flavour you like – do you like something tangy and crisp like a Braeburn or something mild and sweet like a Russet?
- would you like your fruit to be a dessert or cooking variety or both?
- consider your climate and ground conditions. Some fruit trees will grow better in the south of England rather than the north
- pollination – if you live in a suburban area or village location, pollination should not be a problem as there are likely to be fruit trees in the surrounding area to pollinate your tree. However, if you live more isolated or in the north or your climate is wet or windy, it might be worth considering planting two trees so that they cross-pollinate each other. Alternatively, you could plant a Crabapple, as they are good apple tree pollinators.
- space – how big is your garden? If space is limited then a fan-trained tree against a wall or a tree in a pot can be considered.
We probably have one of the largest range and number of fruit trees in the area. Our website https://arundelarboretum.co.uk/fruit-trees-categories / is designed to give an indication of the stock we have. Our helpful staff will be very pleased to assist you in the purchase of a fruit tree that is suitable for your garden.
