{"title":"Bareroot Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBareroot Plants: Trees, Hedging, Roses, Soft Fruit \u0026amp; Fruit Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe finest way to plant — and the most satisfying.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pot, no peat, no faff: just a root system that's been quietly doing what roots do best, building strength in the open ground of our Somerset nursery. Bareroot plants are how serious gardeners have always planted, and for very good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meeches-prolific-quince-trees","title":"Meech's Prolific Quince Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meech's Prolific, the heavy-cropping Quince\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cydonia oblonga 'Meech's Prolific'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear-shaped, golden-yellow, very downy and highly scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culinary: jelly, quince cheese, pies, slow cooking with meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. One tree crops on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quince A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5m tall by 2.5 to 4m wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, warm and sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and moisture-retentive, not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H5, hardy through a cold winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush or half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeech's Prolific is a self-fertile Quince that carries regular, heavy crops of Pear-shaped, scented golden fruit, ready in early October. On Quince A it makes a tree 4 to 5 metres tall, and it wants a warm, sheltered place in full sun to ripen its fruit well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeech's Prolific Quince Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeech's Prolific\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official name, but it's spelt Meeches in plenty of places so take your pick. This is one of the three best grafted fruiting quinces for the British climate, the others being \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vranja-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVranja\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/serbian-gold-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSerbian Gold\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eMeech's Prolific is self-fertile and carries good crops of large, highly scented golden fruit, which are ready for picking around early October when the skin turns a glorious golden yellow. They can be real whoppers, up to half a kilo, in ideal conditions, usually in the South of England and Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quince-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equince trees\u003c\/a\u003e or our full variety of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuinces are extremely hardy, but they do need a good summer to crop well. In Britain, this means that they're reliable as far North as Yorkshire, as long as they have a sheltered sunny South facing spot. All quinces have decorative flowers (these are slightly pink) and make ideal subjects for a sunny wall, where they're easy to train on wires. For those who try to bring more aromas into the garden, the fruit on the tree is deliciously fragrant. We have one at home which fills the garden with scent in October when its quinces are ripe and almost everything else has shut up shop for the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three classic uses for quinces are stewed slowly with meats, mixed with other fruit to make fillings for pies (with apple or pear and blackcurrant is a good combo), or used to make Quince cheese, jam or jelly\/marmalade. Quince liquor is popular in several European countries: look out for Polish Pigwa (pronounced Pigva) Vodka if you want to give it a try, it's pretty easy to find in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeech's Prolific is the heavy cropper, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/serbian-gold-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSerbian Gold\u003c\/a\u003e is the Quince that best shrugs off leaf blight, so the pair cover you in a wet summer. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vranja-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVranja\u003c\/a\u003e is the third of our Quinces. A few slices of Quince lift an Apple pie, so an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple tree\u003c\/a\u003e nearby earns its place, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berry-bushes-soft-fruit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoft fruit\u003c\/a\u003e fills the ground beneath a young orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge for Quince?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown for us in open ground, and lifted the week it travels, your Meech's Prolific is on Quince A rootstock. Maidens are pre-pruned before despatch, and bareroot trees are guaranteed for 12 months. Ashridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat a Quince raw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a great idea. A raw Quince is hard, astringent and gritty, and cooking transforms it. In the UK every Quince we sell is a fruit for the kitchen: jelly, membrillo, pies and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Quince resists leaf blight best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerbian Gold, on the evidence of the wet summer of 2023 at Wisley. On any Quince, clear and burn the fallen leaves in autumn, because the disease overwinters on them. No fungicides are approved for domestic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need two Quince trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Meech's Prolific is self-fertile, so one tree on its own will crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho was Meech?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rev. William Meech, an American clergyman, who promoted it in his 1888 book Quince Culture as the most uniformly prolific variety. Its origin is disputed: one account says Connecticut, and Hedrick records it at Vineland, New Jersey, sent out in 1883.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Meech's Prolific grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4 to 5 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide on Quince A, which is the rootstock for all our Quinces. Allow several years for it to reach that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in the north of Britain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is hardy, but the blossom is tender to frost and the fruit needs warmth to ripen. Give it your warmest, most sheltered spot. We find Quinces reliable as far north as Yorkshire on a sunny south-facing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963584434502,"sku":"CYDOOBLMEEPR-MDN","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963584467270,"sku":"CYDOOBLMEEPR-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963584500038,"sku":"CYDOOBLMEEPR-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/meeches-prolific-quince-tree-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756063745"},{"product_id":"vranja-quince-trees","title":"Vranja Quince Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vranja, the fragrant Serbian Quince\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cydonia oblonga 'Vranja'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, pear-shaped and fragrant. Green, ripening to golden-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking: jelly, membrillo, pies and roasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quince A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5m tall by 2.5 to 4m wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, warm and sheltered. Can be fan-trained on a wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and moisture-retentive, but never waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H5, hardy through a cold winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVranja is the Quince grown for its scent: large, pear-shaped fruit that ripen from green to golden-yellow in October and perfume a room. It is self-fertile, makes a tree 4 to 5 metres tall on Quince A, and wants your warmest, most sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVranja Quince Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVranja\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quince trees (which are now known as Cydonia oblonga rather than Pyrus cydonia) produce wonderfully scented fruit which when ripe are almost gold in colour. The quince is a native of Dagestani mountainsides and as such is extremely hardy but, like all quinces, needs decent sun to fruit well. As it's planted further north, Vranja needs an increasingly warm spot, and by the time it gets to Yorkshire, a sunny wall or corner is necessary for reliable crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quince-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equince trees\u003c\/a\u003e or the full variety of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as being edible, quince trees are ornamental and look as good as the centrepiece of a lawn as your average garden tree. Vranja (like Meeches Prolific and Serbian Gold, the other quinces that do well in the UK) is self-fertile. It carries heavy crops of very fragrant fruit (quinces were once used as room fresheners) which can be picked in September and October. Vranja probably carries more individual fruit than \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meeches-prolific-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeeches\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/serbian-gold-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSerbian Gold\u003c\/a\u003e, so they tend to be a bit smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to buy quince trees and have never grown them before, this is probably the one we would recommend to a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinces like good soil with plenty of well rotted organic matter added to it. The fruit can be huge and so need plenty of moisture in the ground. At the same time they hate standing water so good drainage is really important (just think of an Iranian mountainside).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow three Quinces. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/serbian-gold-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSerbian Gold\u003c\/a\u003e is Vranja's countryman: Vranja is the one for fragrance, and Serbian Gold the one that stands up to leaf blight. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meeches-prolific-quince-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeech's Prolific\u003c\/a\u003e is the third. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nottingham-medlar-trees-mespilus-germanica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNottingham Medlar\u003c\/a\u003e grows on the same rootstock and ripens after the Quinces. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quince-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuince trees\u003c\/a\u003e, and dust the roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Quince Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eField grown specifically for us and lifted fresh to order, your Vranja Quince is on Quince A rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are guaranteed for 12 months. Ashridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat a Quince raw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a great idea. A raw Quince is hard, astringent and gritty, and cooking transforms it. In the UK every Quince we sell is a fruit for the kitchen: jelly, membrillo, pies and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Vranja get Quince leaf blight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Quince can in a wet summer. No fungicides are approved for domestic use, so clear and burn the fallen leaves in autumn. Serbian Gold is the variety that kept its leaves at Wisley in the very wet summer of 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need two Quince trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vranja is self-fertile, so one tree on its own will crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Vranja grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4 to 5 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide on Quince A, which is the rootstock for all our Quinces. Allow several years for it to reach that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you fan-train Vranja on a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A sunny wall is the way to ripen Quinces in the North, and Vranja can be fan-trained. Start with a maiden. The flowers are open to frost, so a warm wall helps there too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you prune a Quince?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly, in winter. A Quince fruits mainly at the tips of last year's shoots, so do not shorten every shoot as you would on a spur-pruned Apple, or you cut off next year's crop. Shape a young tree to an open centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963584565574,"sku":"CYDOOBLVRA-MDN","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963584598342,"sku":"CYDOOBLVRA-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963584631110,"sku":"CYDOOBLVRA-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/vranja-quince-tree-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756063611"},{"product_id":"ashmeads-kernel-apple-trees","title":"Ashmeads Kernel Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAshmeads Kernel Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshmeads Kernel apples \u003c\/strong\u003eare quite small, yellow-green, russeted mid-to-late season eaters that juice well, and are also good for both cider and cooking. \u003cbr\u003e\nThey store well into the new year, getting sweeter over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Having a crisp nutty snap, exploding with champagne-sherbet juice infused with a lingering scent of orange blossom\"; it reminds us of eating pear drops with a little lemon drop at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture: \u003c\/strong\u003eFirm and juicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a horticultural show, next to any modern apple, these patchy, dull looking, lumpy fruit wouldn't draw a second glance.\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the fact that it's still popular after 300 years tells you that this is a delicious apple and, although it's not the most consistent cropper, the tree is tough and generally disease free.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike many heritage apples, this tree isn't a regular cropper: on a good year it can make a bumper crop and on a bad year with a cold spring the harvest can be disappointing.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's also normal for it to begin cropping well a few years later than other trees, but the wait's worth it in our opinion.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe blossom is lovely, and the tree is relatively low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple varieties\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse: Eating: firm and juicy, with a sharp, aromatic flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso great for cooking, juicing and cider.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRusseted, lumpy - not pretty looking!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; training on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Average vigour. Upright form.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTendency to biennial cropping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Until February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAll of our Ashmeads Kernel trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks, except for the cordons, which are grown on M9 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Ashmeads Kernel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour trees are self sterile triploids: its flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make any fruit and it \u003cstrong\u003ecannot pollinate\u003c\/strong\u003e other trees.\u003cbr\u003e\nAshmeads Kernel is in pollination Group D.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis means that they'll be pollinated by other apple trees in pollination Groups C, D and E.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshmeads Kernel Disease notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease resistance: Scab.\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease susceptibility: Bitter Pit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963584663878,"sku":"MALUDOMASHKE-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963584696646,"sku":"MALUDOMASHKE-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963584729414,"sku":"MALUDOMASHKE-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/ashmeads-kernel-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1755205220"},{"product_id":"beauty-of-bath-apple-trees","title":"Beauty of Bath Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeauty of Bath Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeauty of Bath apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce very early season eating apples: medium-sized, red speckled, with a delicious sharp, aromatic flavour. The flesh is quite soft and white, although it can very often have red flecks or speckles. Like most early croppers, these apples don't store well and are best eaten straight off the tree. It's not always a regular cropper: poorly cropping trees can often be helped with potassium rich fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Eating. Dry, soft texture. Early fruit are sharper tasting than the last ones to ripen. Excellent flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; training on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Strong vigour. Spreading form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e End of July (if the summer is sunny) to Early August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Eat within 2 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All of our Beauty of Bath trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks, except for the cordons, which are grown on M9 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Beauty of Bath:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your trees are self sterile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make fruit. \u003cbr\u003e Beauty of Bath is in pollination Group C. \u003cbr\u003e This means that they'll cross-pollinate with other apple trees in pollination Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeauty of Bath Disease notes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Scab (excellent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis Somerset tree is from Bailbrook, just north of Bath, and was raised by Mr Cooling in the 1860's. It used to be a common commercial variety in Britain, but it has lost out to other varieties that store for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Apple Trees are Measured \u0026amp; Delivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e are delivered in up to 3 shapes. If you want a cordon, fan or espalier, you just buy a maiden and train it yourself: we can pre-prune your maidens to whichever form you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaiden: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis unbranched tree is the smallest starting size. You can train maidens into espaliers and cordons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBush:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a style of freestanding tree with a short trunk of about 60cm. It'll grow to about 3 metres tall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a freestanding style that will grow into a full sized, \"normal\" apple tree, about 4 metres tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963584794950,"sku":"MALUDOMBEABA-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963584827718,"sku":"MALUDOMBEABA-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963584860486,"sku":"MALUDOMBEABA-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/beauty-of-bath-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756063443"},{"product_id":"black-dabinett-cider-apple-trees","title":"Black Dabinett Cider Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Dabinett, the vintage bittersweet cider Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Black Dabinett'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bush is kept at about 3m, a half-standard at about 4m. 4.5m by 4.5m if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cider. Vintage quality: high tannin, high sugar, a balanced cider from this Apple alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large, dark purple-red flush over green. Bittersweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late autumn, into November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group D. Not self-fertile: it must have a partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spur bearer, so it takes cordons and training on wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Dabinett is a vintage cider Apple: high in tannin and high in sugar, which is what lets it make a balanced, full-bodied cider on its own, with no blending. The fruit is dark purple over green, larger than most cider Apples, and it hangs into November on a regular, heavy-cropping tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Dabinett Cider Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Dabinett apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce a mid to late season, vintage quality cider apple. The fruit's larger than your average cider apple, and they're a real sight in late-October and into November against nearly leafless wood. They have wonderful, deep but shiny purple skin sometimes touched with green. The tree itself is fairly vigorous and is a regular heavy cropper. The Dabinetts are a mainstay of cider farmers, with a mellow \u003cstrong\u003ebittersweet\u003c\/strong\u003e flavour of vintage quality, meaning that it can be used to make full-bodied cider without needing to be mixed with other apples. \u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eapples ripen\u003c\/strong\u003e during November. \u003cbr\u003eAll of our Black Dabinett trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have room for only one cider Apple, this is the one to choose: it makes a full-bodied cider on its own, though it still needs another Apple nearby to pollinate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eother apple tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePollination Partners for Black Dabinett:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are in pollination Group D and are not self-fertile, so they need another Apple from Group C, D or E flowering nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a look at our quick guide if you are new to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/making-cider-homegrown-apples\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrewing cider at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Scab, Brown Rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It hails from Kingsbury Episcopi in Somerset. The original Dabinett tree was found by chance, growing in a hedge, at the start of the 20th century by William Dabinett; this variety is superior in size and flavour. The trees are known locally as Tommy Rodfords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in group D and it needs a partner, so plant another cider Apple that flowers with it: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/michelin-cider-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMichelin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yarlington-mill-cider-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYarlington Mill\u003c\/a\u003e are both group D, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kingston-black-cider-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKingston Black\u003c\/a\u003e is another we sell. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple pollination charts\u003c\/a\u003e list the rest. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Cider Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Black Dabinett cider Apple tree is grafted onto MM106 rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Black Dabinett need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It sets no fruit alone. Plant an Apple from group C, D or E near it: Michelin and Yarlington Mill are both group D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you make cider from this one variety alone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is the point of it. High tannin and high sugar together give a balanced, full-bodied cider with nothing else blended in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you pick it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate autumn, into November. The Apples hang on the tree after the leaves have gone, which is a sight in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can you keep the Apples before pressing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot long. Press them as soon as you can after picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, a pruned bush is kept at about 3 metres and a half-standard at about 4 metres. Left unpruned, the rootstock gives a tree about 4.5 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does bittersweet mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the cider maker's word for an Apple high in tannin and low in acid. Tannin is what gives cider its body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Black Dabinett as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy a maiden and make the shape yourself, which is how a cordon is made. Tell us the form you want and we pre-prune the maiden before despatch. MM106 suits cordons, fans and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963584893254,"sku":"MALUDOMBLADA-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/black-dabinet-apple-tree-fruit.jpg?v=1755634237"},{"product_id":"blenheim-orange-apple-trees","title":"Blenheim Orange Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlenheim Orange Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlenheim Orange apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce early-mid season eating apples that also cook well. It's a handsome apple, flushed red\/orange, sometimes with stripes all on a yellow green skin and some fruit can have little golden blown spots and markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an eater, this large, flat shaped apple has quite a soft bite with a lovely flavour, slightly nutty, that goes tremendously well with cheese for dessert. They taste best when they have ripened off the branch for about 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think the flavour is even better when the apple is cooked and very few apples make an Apple Charlotte as well as a Blenheim Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really vigorous tree and although it can be a bit slow to start fruiting, mature trees will crop so heavily that they need to have their fruit thinned to control their biennial habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating: Sweet, nutty flavour with a crumbly texture that goes very well with cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking: Bakes to a firm purée: slices on top of a pie will keep their shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial Tip Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; training on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Strong vigour. Spreading form with thick branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for the North \u0026amp; Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e From late September to early October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Until November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our Blenheim Orange trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks, except for the cordons, which are grown on M9 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Blenheim Orange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour trees are self sterile triploids: their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make any fruit and they \u003cstrong\u003ecannot pollinate\u003c\/strong\u003e other trees.\u003cbr\u003eBlenheim Orange is in pollination Group D. \u003cbr\u003eThis means that they can be pollinated by other apple trees in pollination Groups C, D and E.\u003cbr\u003eThis tree's flowers have poor frost resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlenheim Orange Disease notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Mildew (excellent), Fireblight, Brown Rot.\u003cbr\u003eDisease susceptibility: Scab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963584926022,"sku":"MALUDOMBLEOR-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963584958790,"sku":"MALUDOMBLEOR-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963584991558,"sku":"MALUDOMBLEOR-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/blenheim-orange-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1755205212"},{"product_id":"bountiful-apple-trees","title":"Bountiful Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBountiful Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBountiful apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce mid season cooking apples that are also good to eat fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Cooking. Sweet. Holds shape when baked. Eaten fresh, it's quite sharp and juicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers, trained on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Average vigour. Compact form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Until November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral description of Bountiful:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese large apples are mainly used for cooking, which makes them sweet and firm with a moist texture that oozes with juice. Because they hold their shape after being sliced and cooked, they're good for topping apple pies and other apple desserts that need to look neat as well as taste good. \u003cbr\u003e They're well shaped apples, predominantly green and take on a red blush towards the end of the season. The fresh fruit are generally best used for cooking, but as they ripen off the branch by mid October you can use them a nice, crisp eating apple, if you like a sharp flavour.\u003cbr\u003e These trees are naturally quite tidy and low maintenance in terms of pruning. They begin cropping heavily when they're young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All of our Bountiful trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks, except for the cordons, which are grown on M9 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Bountiful:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your trees are self sterile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make fruit. \u003cbr\u003e Bountiful flowers for a long time, so it's really in pollination Groups A \u0026amp; B. \u003cbr\u003e This means that they'll cross-pollinate with other apple trees in pollination Groups A, B \u0026amp; C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBountiful Disease notes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a relatively new variety of apple tree, bred in the 1960's at the East Malling Research Station in Kent, reputedly from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/coxs-orange-pippin-apple-trees\"\u003eCox's Orange Pippin\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a supremely tasty apple, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/lanes-prince-albert-apple-trees\"\u003eLane's Prince Albert\u003c\/a\u003e which, like Bountiful, stays in one piece when used as a cooking apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Apple Trees are Measured \u0026amp; Delivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e are delivered in up to 3 shapes. If you want a cordon, fan or espalier, you just buy a maiden and train it yourself: we can pre-prune your maidens to whichever form you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaiden: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis unbranched tree is the smallest starting size. You can train maidens into espaliers and cordons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBush:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a style of freestanding tree with a short trunk of about 60cm. It'll grow to about 3 metres tall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a freestanding style that will grow into a full sized, \"normal\" apple tree, about 4 metres tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585024326,"sku":"MALUDOMBOU-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/bountiful-apples-fruit-2.jpg?v=1756062533"},{"product_id":"bramley-apple-trees","title":"'Bramley' Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bramley's Seedling, the classic British cooking apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking. It bakes to a smooth purée with a sharp, strong flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStores:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until March, in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group C. Triploid: it needs two other apple varieties from groups B, C or D, and pollinates nothing itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial tip bearer. Not ideal for cordons or training on wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, with a spreading habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106, semi-vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4 to 4.5m tall and wide on MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush or half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drained clay, loam or sand in full sun, with some shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBramley's Seedling is the classic British cooking apple: a vigorous tree with heavy crops of large, sharp apples that are picked in early October and cook to a smooth purée. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is a triploid in pollination Group C, so it needs two other apple varieties nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e'Bramley' Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBramley Apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce the most popular cookers. These are great big, flat-bottomed apples, usually with a rusty coloured, striped flush. The white flesh is the most acidic of British cooking apples; a raw Bramley apple contains about 2.5 times more vitamin C (ascorbic acid) than the average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBramley Seedlings have a distinctive, sharp flavour that mellows with storage so that by spring they're almost tart dessert apples. Freshly picked, they juice very well indeed and mixed with other apple varieties, it makes excellent apple juice: go for about 70% Bramley's, 30% sweet varieties. It's also added to many ciders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike dual-purpose apples such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blenheim-orange-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlenheim Orange\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/howgate-wonder-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHowgate Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e, which keep shape when cooked, Bramley breaks down completely, which is exactly what you want for a smooth apple sauce or a light-textured pie filling. If you prefer your apple slices that stay intact, say in a tart, then you might prefer an even firmer cooker like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grenadier-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrenadier\u003c\/a\u003e, but for classic British baking, the trusty Bramley remains unbeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBramley Seedlings are vigorous trees with heavy crops \u003cstrong\u003eready to pick in early October. \u003c\/strong\u003eThey're partial-tip bearers, so only need pruning to keep them open or to remove dead wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks for Bramley apple trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our Bramley trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Bramley:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBramley is a self-sterile triploid in Group C: its flowers must be pollinated by other apple trees in pollination Groups B, C and D to make any fruit, and it cannot pollinate other trees. Plant two other varieties with it, so that they pollinate each other as well as the Bramley. Use our interactive \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown by all as a Bramley, the proper name is Bramley's Seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree was raised from a seed in 1809 (hence the \"Seedling\" bit) by Mary Ann Brailsford, a young girl at the time (undoubtedly with help from her mum), with no record of its parents.\u003cbr\u003eThe house, 75 Church Street in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, now owned by Nottingham Trent University and garden, were later bought by a Mr Matthew Bramley, and the tree was first raised commercially by Mr Merryweather's Nursery in 1865.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original tree was cared for by Miss Nancy Harrison for some 70 years between the end of WW2 and 2014 before passing the torch on to Nottingham Trent University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was hit by lightning in the early 1900's and fell over, but shrugged off the damage and re-rooted itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, at the time of writing, it is not long for this world: it contracted honey fungus in 2016, but as of 2022 the tough old girl was still fruiting.\u003cbr\u003eIn a sense, all Bramley trees are the original because they are propagated through grafts, which mean they are clones of their parent (above ground, at least).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RHS awarded it a first class certificate in 1893.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour Bramley needs two partners that also suit each other. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/james-grieve-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJames Grieve\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovery-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e are both in Group C, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/egremont-russet-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEgremont Russet\u003c\/a\u003e is in Group B: any two of the three will pollinate a Bramley and each other. All our apples are on MM106, so they match in an orchard. Dust the roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Fruit Trees from Ashridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour Bramley is grown on MM106, the same rootstock as all our apple trees, and our bareroot maidens are pruned before they leave, so the first cut is already made. Ashridge Nurseries is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025, and bareroot trees are guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a Bramley apple tree need a pollinator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need two. Bramley is a triploid: its pollen is no use to itself or to any other tree. Plant two other varieties from groups B, C or D, and they will pollinate it and each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich apple trees pollinate a Bramley?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny variety in groups B, C or D that is not itself a triploid. From our range, James Grieve, Discovery and Grenadier are in Group C, and Egremont Russet is in Group B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Bramley tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rootstock sets the size. On MM106, which all ours are on, your tree will reach about 4 to 4.5 metres tall and wide. Bramley is vigorous, so give it the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a maiden, a bush and a half-standard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA maiden is a one-year tree for you to train as you like. A bush is already trained on a short trunk. A half-standard has about 1.2m of clear stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I prune a Bramley?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly. It is a partial tip bearer, carrying some of its fruit at the ends of shoots, so do not shorten every shoot. Keep the centre open and take out dead or crossing wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I pick Bramley apples and how long do they keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick yours in early October. In a cool, dry place they will keep you going until March, and the sharp flavour mellows as they store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585122630,"sku":"MALUDOMBRAM-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585155398,"sku":"MALUDOMBRAM-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963585188166,"sku":"MALUDOMBRAM-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/bramley-apples-fruit.jpg?v=1756062454"},{"product_id":"charles-ross-apple-trees","title":"Charles Ross Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCharles Ross Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Ross apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce early-mid season eating apples that are great for juicing. They're decent cookers and can be used as a sharp element in a cider brew. \u003cbr\u003eIt looks a bit like a Cox's with the red\/orange streaks typical of the Cox family, although it's altogether a larger apple. The flesh is white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile, good sized apple does it all! It's primarily eaten fresh: its taste is sharp with a tang of orange when freshly picked and it sweetens when it has been stored for a bit. The texture is a little soft and light, becoming looser as it ripens. \u003cbr\u003eCooked, it's ideal for apple pie with some chunkiness to it, but it's a bit too lumpy for apple sauce unless the fruit are very ripe. \u003cbr\u003eIt's a really juicy apple that also makes great cider if it's blended with other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating: Good sweetness, juicy and firm texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be cooked, juiced and used to add sharpness to a batch of mixed cider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers, trained on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Average vigour. Spreading form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Less than 1 month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our Charles Ross trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Charles Ross:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour trees are partially self fertile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make good crops. \u003cbr\u003eCharles Ross is in pollination Group C. \u003cbr\u003eThis means that they'll cross-pollinate with other apple trees in pollination Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Ross Disease notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Scab (strong).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585220934,"sku":"MALUDOMCHARO-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585253702,"sku":"MALUDOMCHARO-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963585286470,"sku":"MALUDOMCHARO-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/charles-ross-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756062187"},{"product_id":"court-of-wick-apple-trees","title":"Court of Wick Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCourt of Wick Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Court of Wick apple tree\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a mid to late season eating apple that juices well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Eating. Juicy and crisp, with a strong flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers, trained on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Strong vigour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Until December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral description of Court of Wick:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small to medium sized fruit with a distinctly conical form, these apples have lovely yellow-gold skin, spattered with russet flecks. The pale yellow flesh is crisp and juicy with a heady mix of fruity aromas. It's ideal for making juice and it's a suitable choice for the sweet component of a blended cider brew. \u003cbr\u003e The tree itself is fast growing and will become a really reliable cropper.\u003cbr\u003e The fruit are \u003cstrong\u003eready to pick\u003c\/strong\u003e in early October, though they'll hang on the tree for quite some time after that. They usually need at least a week of ripening off the tree to develop their best flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All of our Court of Wick trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Court of Wick:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your trees are self sterile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make fruit. \u003cbr\u003e Court of Wick is in pollination Group D. \u003cbr\u003e This means that they'll cross-pollinate with other apple trees in pollination Groups C, D and E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourt of Wick Disease notes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Scab, Canker (both strong).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe name Court of Wick comes from the area in Somerset where they first originated, before Mr Wood of Huntingdon formally introduced them in the 1790's. It's probably derived from the Golden Pippin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Apple Trees are Measured \u0026amp; Delivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e are delivered in up to 3 shapes. If you want a cordon, fan or espalier, you just buy a maiden and train it yourself: we can pre-prune your maidens to whichever form you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaiden: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis unbranched tree is the smallest starting size. You can train maidens into espaliers and cordons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBush:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a style of freestanding tree with a short trunk of about 60cm. It'll grow to about 3 metres tall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a freestanding style that will grow into a full sized, \"normal\" apple tree, about 4 metres tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585319238,"sku":"MALUDOMCOUOFWI-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/court-of-wick-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756062112"},{"product_id":"coxs-orange-pippin-apple-trees","title":"Coxs Orange Pippin Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cox's Orange Pippin, the great English eating Apple, in its self-fertile form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Self Fertile Cox's Orange Pippin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eating and juicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bush is kept at about 3m. 4.5m by 4.5m if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group C. Self-fertile, and crops better still with a partner from group B, C or D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter. Happiest in the drier east of Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCox's Orange Pippin is the classic English eating Apple: aromatic, juicy and flushed orange-red. Ours is the self-fertile form, so one tree crops on its own. Pick it in early October and eat it through to January. It wants sun, shelter and good care, and it is happiest in the drier east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCoxs Orange Pippin Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Coxs Orange Pippin' apple trees carry quintessentially English eating apples that juice very well: in a good season they are an unusual orange-russet colour. It stores to mid-winter in a cool place, and you can freeze the juice from any excess apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is quite slow-growing and upright; it's ideal for low maintenance cordons \u0026amp; espaliers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered from late autumn to spring, November to April. Pot grown plants, year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Cox Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCox's Orange Pippins are more susceptible to disease than most, unsuitable for organic growing commercially.\u003cbr\u003eIt's not ideal for the more humid, warmer areas in the West and South of Britain, where scab and canker are more common. Although it'll perform better in a cooler climate, it's not recommended for the North \u0026amp; Scotland because its flowers are easily damaged by late spring frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're generally happier in the drier Eastern parts of the country, although we have a large stock tree here in Somerset that crops wonderfully, thanks to the attention we give it. We do not spray it apart from with organic winter wash, we only follow best practice: plenty of mulch annually, sweeping up fallen leaves and fruit, removing bad ones, and some water in a dry summer spell so the tree is never stressed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for Cox, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. It gives a half-standard about 4m tall, and a bush about 3m. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons, fans and espaliers. We don't sell ready-trained cordons, fans or espaliers but you can just buy maidens and train them yourself: we can pre-prune them to whichever form(s) you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCox Disease notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisease susceptibility: Scab, Canker (high), Mildew, Fireblight, Cedar Rust, Bitter Pit (moderate). Recommended alternative is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiesta-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFiesta\u003c\/a\u003e, which has similar flavour and better disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Cox \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self fertile, making decent crops without a pollination partner, but still perform best with one.\u003cbr\u003eCox is in Pollination Group C, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCox crops alone, and better with a partner that flowers in group B, C or D. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiesta-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFiesta\u003c\/a\u003e has a similar flavour and is easier to grow, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunset-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunset\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/katy-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-falstaff-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Falstaff\u003c\/a\u003e are in group C too. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pear-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePear trees\u003c\/a\u003e give a shared orchard a different season. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Cox's Orange Pippin is grafted onto MM106 rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Cox's Orange Pippin need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot this one. We grow the self-fertile form, which sets a decent crop on its own pollen. A partner from group B, C or D still brings heavier crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the original Cox?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a self-fertile sport of the original, with the same fruit. It is listed as 'Self Fertile Cox's Orange Pippin'. The original needs a partner, and it is not the tree we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do Cox Apples keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt crops in early to mid-autumn and stores to mid-winter. Pick in early October, and keep sound fruit somewhere cool, dark and airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, a pruned bush is kept at about 3 metres and a half-standard at about 4 metres. Left unpruned, the rootstock gives a tree about 4.5 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Cox grow best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn full sun and shelter, on deep, fertile soil that drains well. It is difficult to grow well in cool, wet areas, so it is happiest in the drier east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Cox as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy a maiden and make the shape yourself, which is how a cordon is made. Tell us the form you want and we pre-prune the maiden before despatch. MM106 suits cordons, fans and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585352006,"sku":"MALUDOMCOXOR-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585384774,"sku":"MALUDOMCOXOR-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963585417542,"sku":"MALUDOMCOXOR-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/coxs-orange-pippin-apples-1.jpg?v=1756061505"},{"product_id":"crispin-apple-trees","title":"Crispin Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrispin Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Crispin apple tree\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a sweet flavoured, late season eating apple that juices well and is great for adding to a cider blend. Because it's quite coarse textured it also cooks beautifully, holding its shape. Like many thick-skinned apples, Crispin apples store wonderfully well, lasting comfortably into spring. The green young fruit turns yellow when ripe, ending up looking like a bit like a huge Golden Delicious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Eating. Sweet, crisp, very juicy. It juices well and can be added as a sweet element to a mixed cider brew. When cooked, it has a sweet, light flavour and holds its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers, trained on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Strong Average vigour. Spreading form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Until March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our Crispin trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Crispin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour trees are self-sterile triploids: their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make any fruit and they \u003cstrong\u003ecannot pollinate\u003c\/strong\u003e other trees. Crispin is in pollination Group C which means it can be pollinated by other apple trees in pollination Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis tree was bred in Japan between the World Wars, from Golden Delicious and Indo. In Japan and the USA, it's known by its original name, Mutsu. It was named Crispin when it was released for sale in Britain in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585483078,"sku":"MALUDOMCRI-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/crispin-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756061419"},{"product_id":"discovery-apple-trees","title":"Discovery Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovery, the early Apple with a touch of strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Discovery'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bush is kept at about 3m. 4.5m by 4.5m if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group C. Needs a partner from group B, C or D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial tip-bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two to three weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some resistance to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovery is an early eating Apple, picked in August and eaten within a few weeks: crisp, juicy and sweet, with a touch of strawberry. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, its blossom has some resistance to frost, and it needs a pollination partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscovery Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Discovery apple tree\u003c\/strong\u003e produces an early season eating apple. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beauty-of-bath-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeauty of Bath\u003c\/a\u003e, this special apple is one of our favourite early cropping varieties. It has excellent texture and flavour: crisp, juicy and sweet. The taste is light, with a dash of fruity, strawberry like aromas and it's lovely when it's eaten from the fridge on a hot day. It's a pale yellow-green colour, ripening to red where the sun hits it.\u003cbr\u003e Like most early season apples, Discovery doesn't store well, so we suggest that you estimate how many of them you'll eat in about 2 weeks and press the rest into juice to refrigerate or freeze. \u003cbr\u003e The tree's compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens. It's often slow to start its cropping life, but mature trees produce reliable yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered from late autumn to spring, November to April. Pot grown plants, year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Discovery Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for Discovery, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. It gives a half-standard about 4m tall, and a bush about 3m. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons, fans and espaliers. We don't sell ready-trained cordons, fans or espaliers but you can just buy maidens and train them yourself: we can pre-prune them to whichever form(s) you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree is potentially suitable for organic growing in the more humid West and South of Britain, where scab and canker are more common. It's recommended for the North \u0026amp; Scotland because of its frost resistant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease notes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Scab\u003cbr\u003eProne to spider mite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Discovery \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self sterile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make fruit.\u003cbr\u003eDiscovery is in Pollination Group C, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovery flowers in group C and needs a partner from group B, C or D. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/katy-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaty\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/greensleeves-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreensleeves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-falstaff-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Falstaff\u003c\/a\u003e are all in group C, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rosette-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRosette\u003c\/a\u003e, in group B, is a sport of Discovery itself. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pear-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePear trees\u003c\/a\u003e give a shared orchard a different season. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Discovery is grafted onto MM106 rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Discovery need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It will not set fruit on its own pollen. Plant it with another Apple that flowers in group B, C or D, such as Katy, Greensleeves or Red Falstaff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do Discovery Apples keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three weeks. Like most early Apples it does not store, so eat what you can from the tree and press the rest into juice to chill or freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, a pruned bush is kept at about 3 metres and a half-standard at about 4 metres. Left unpruned, the rootstock gives a tree about 4.5 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you prune a partial tip-bearer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo lightly on the shoot tips. Discovery carries some of its fruit at the tips of last year's shoots, so if you shorten every shoot you cut off part of next year's crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Discovery as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy a maiden and make the shape yourself, which is how a cordon is made. Tell us the form you want and we pre-prune the maiden before despatch. MM106 suits cordons, fans and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Discovery come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssex. It was raised about 1949 by a workman on a fruit farm there and first called Thurston August, then renamed Discovery in 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585515846,"sku":"MALUDOMDIS-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585548614,"sku":"MALUDOMDIS-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963585581382,"sku":"MALUDOMDIS-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/mature-discovery-apple-tree.jpg?v=1755634589"},{"product_id":"early-victoria-apple-trees","title":"Early Victoria Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEarly Victoria Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Early Victoria apple tree\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eEmneth Early\u003c\/strong\u003e) produces an early season cooking apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Cooking. Bakes to a fluffy texture with a mildly sweet flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers, trained on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Average vigour. Compact form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e During August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Until beginning of October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral description of Early Victoria:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are quite small fruit, but they make up for it with heavy crops. They're also one of the first cooking apples to crop each year. After baking, they have a loose, soft texture, similar to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bramley-apple-trees\"\u003eBramley\u003c\/a\u003e, with a milder flavour that is still tart and sweet at the same time. We think that they're best eaten with raisins or sultanas and butter in the centre, straight from the oven. They're also delicious in any meat or vegetable main course, usually as a puree or sliced if the dish is being grilled.\u003cbr\u003e These apples are radiant light green during growth, usually turning a rustic pale yellow when ripe. \u003cbr\u003e This an all round reliable tree with lovely blossom. It generally crops well, but it can develop a bit of a biennial habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All of our Early Victoria trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks, except for the cordons, which are grown on M9 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Early Victoria:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your trees are partially self fertile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make good crops. \u003cbr\u003e Early Victoria is in pollination Group C. \u003cbr\u003e This means that they'll cross-pollinate with other apple trees in pollination Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Victoria Disease notes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Scab, Canker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMr Lynn of Emneth, Cambridgeshire, crossed Lord Grosvenor and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/keswick-codlin-apple-trees\"\u003eKeswick Codlin\u003c\/a\u003e in the late 1890's, so the early crops would have been some of the 20th century's first new fruit. Codlins are quite early season cookers and Lord Grosvenor apples are later cropping, very sharp and are pale yellow like the \u003cstrong\u003eEarly Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Apple Trees are Measured \u0026amp; Delivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e are delivered in up to 3 shapes. If you want a cordon, fan or espalier, you just buy a maiden and train it yourself: we can pre-prune your maidens to whichever form you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaiden: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis unbranched tree is the smallest starting size. You can train maidens into espaliers and cordons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBush:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a style of freestanding tree with a short trunk of about 60cm. It'll grow to about 3 metres tall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a freestanding style that will grow into a full sized, \"normal\" apple tree, about 4 metres tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585614150,"sku":"MALUDOMEARVI-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/early-victoria-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756061289"},{"product_id":"egremont-russet-apple-trees","title":"Egremont Russet Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egremont Russet, the classic nutty Russet Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Egremont Russet'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bush is kept at about 3m. 4.5m by 4.5m if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group B. Partly self-fertile; crops more heavily with a partner from group A, B or C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spur-bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suits northerly, colder and wetter areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEgremont Russet is the best known Russet Apple: a flattened, rough-skinned eating Apple with firm, sweet flesh and a nutty flavour, in season from October to December. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, and suits northerly, colder and wetter parts of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEgremont Russet Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Egremont Russet' most well-known and delicious of the russet apples, where the ripe skin gets rough and ochre coloured. The medium size shape is distinctively flattened, slightly doughnut like. \u003cbr\u003eThe creamy-yellow flesh is firm and crisp, quite dry in texture because, for an eating apple, it's relatively high in tannins. In spite of this, it's sweet and has a rich, some say nutty, flavour. \u003cbr\u003eThe tree itself is compact and is very free spurring, so it crops heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgremont Russet will do well in wet conditions and is hardy enough to cope in the far North of the UK as well as being resistant to most apple ailments. The apples store well too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop alternative Russet:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already have the famous Egremont in your collection, or if you didn't like russets in the past, the \"other best russet\" top try is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/norfolk-royal-russet-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNorfolk Royal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered from late autumn to spring, November to April. Pot grown plants, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Egremont Russet Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinning the fruit to reduce heavy loads is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egremont isn't known for its blossom: all apple trees have a charm of their own in spring, but help them along with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spring-flowering-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espring flowering bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eA mature tree could carry light climbers through its boughs: a not too vigorous rose like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/felicite-perpetue-rambling-rose-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelicite Perpetue\u003c\/a\u003e would look wonderful in northerly conditions, or a honeysuckle like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/graham-thomas-honeysuckle-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGraham Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e to attract even more bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eResistant to scab, good for growing in the West of the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for Egremont Russet, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. It gives a half-standard about 4m tall, and a bush about 3m. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons, fans and espaliers. We don't sell ready-trained cordons, fans or espaliers but you can just buy maidens and train them yourself: we can pre-prune them to whichever form(s) you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Egremont Russet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are partly self-fertile, and crop more heavily with a pollination partner.\u003cbr\u003eEgremont Russet is in Pollination Group B, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups A, B and C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/peasgood-nonsuch-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch\u003c\/a\u003e is a good partner, a versatile dual-purpose apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEgremont Russet flowers in group B and is partly self-fertile, so a partner from group A, B or C brings heavier crops. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lord-lambourne-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLord Lambourne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-windsor-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Windsor\u003c\/a\u003e are in group B, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovery-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/katy-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunset-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunset\u003c\/a\u003e are in group C. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pear-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePear trees\u003c\/a\u003e give a shared orchard a different season. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Egremont Russet is grafted onto MM106 rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Egremont Russet need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is partly self-fertile, so a lone tree sets some fruit. For full crops, plant it with another Apple that flowers in group A, B or C, such as Lord Lambourne or Discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the Apples keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgremont Russet is in season from October to December. Pick in late September, and store sound fruit somewhere cool, dark and airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, a pruned bush is kept at about 3 metres and a half-standard at about 4 metres. Left unpruned, the rootstock gives a tree about 4.5 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Egremont Russet a good Apple for the north?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits northerly, colder, higher rainfall areas, and is a good, regular cropper. Give it as much sun as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune a bush or half-standard in winter, and trained forms such as cordons in summer. Egremont Russet is a spur-bearer, so it suits trained forms well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Egremont Russet as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy a maiden and make the shape yourself, which is how a cordon is made. Tell us the form you want and we pre-prune the maiden before despatch. MM106 suits cordons, fans and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585646918,"sku":"MALUDOMEGRRU-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585679686,"sku":"MALUDOMEGRRU-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963585712454,"sku":"MALUDOMEGRRU-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/egremont-russet-apples-2.jpg?v=1755634385"},{"product_id":"ellisons-orange-apple-trees","title":"Ellisons Orange Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEllisons Orange Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Ellisons Orange' ellison's Orange apple is a traditional English dessert apple, with an orange flush on a green background. Its flavour is exceptional, very juicy, with soft flesh almost like a pear. Its aromatic flavour develops a distinct aniseed hint in perfectly ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllison's Orange has stood the test of time for more than a century, as it combines the best attributes of its parent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/coxs-orange-pippin-apple-trees\"\u003eCox\u003c\/a\u003e with better disease resistance and cold tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has eye-catching pale-pink blossom in spring and fruit ripens mid-season (September to October: the flavour tends to go downhill towards the end of their season). They're best eaten fresh, and do not store well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're short of space, Ellison's Orange is a good choice, as it's partially self-fertile, so it'll bear a crop without other apple trees nearby but the yield will be much bigger if a tree from a compatible group is in range. It's in Pollination Group D, so any different trees nearby in Pollination Group C, D or E will certainly enhance the crop. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003ePollination Checker for Fruit Trees\u003c\/a\u003e for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllison's Orange makes a good alternative to Cox's Orange Pippin, which is unsuitable for growing in the north, at altitude or in frost pockets due to poor frost and disease resistance. It also has good resistance to apple scab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'll grow up to 3m but can be pruned annually to keep it more manageable. This apple tree is suitable for growing in a large container on the patio which will restrict height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Eating straight from the tree - distinct aniseed flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Partial tip-bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Partially self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group: D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking: Mid-September to mid-October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour (apple): Green with an orange flush and white, soft juicy flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585745222,"sku":"MALUDOMELLOR-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585777990,"sku":"MALUDOMELLOR-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963585810758,"sku":"MALUDOMELLOR-1\/2","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/ellisons-orange-apples-fruit-2.jpg?v=1755634387"},{"product_id":"red-falstaff-apple-trees","title":"Red Falstaff Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Falstaff Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Red Falstaff' is a sport of the famous Falstaff that has become more popular than its parent, thanks to its rich colour. The deeper red colour is the only real difference; otherwise, they have the same scrunchy bite, tartly sweet flavour and high juice content that is great for use as a sharp element in a cider blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sunny year, fruit from the South will take on a shiny, cricket ball red colour but a slightly streaky, paler colour is more common after most British summers. \u003cbr\u003eGet picking in the first week of October; they store until the end of December, so we suggest that you juice and then freeze extra fruit if you have too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly recommended for the drier Eastern side of the UK. Compact tree with slight weeping habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered in late Autumn to Spring, about November-March inclusive. Pot grown plants, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating \u0026amp; juicer: Medium sharp and fruity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for blended ciders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial tip bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeping habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf fertile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: October\/November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStores 1 - 2 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for the East side of UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso good for the North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Red Falstaff Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees have a bit of a weeping habit, and frost resistant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSusceptible to scab, not recommended for humid areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for Red Falstaff, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. It gives a half-standard about 4m tall, and a bush about 3m. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Red Falstaff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self fertile, making decent crops without a pollination partner, but still perform best with one.\u003cbr\u003eRed Falstaff is in Pollination Group C, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\"\u003eApple Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585843526,"sku":"MALUDOMREDFA-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585876294,"sku":"MALUDOMREDFA-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999311188294,"sku":"MALUDOMREDFA-Bush 7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted \/ Half Standard 10 Litre","offer_id":54999311155526,"sku":"MALUDOMREDFA-1\/2-10L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/red-falstaff-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756061080"},{"product_id":"greensleeves-apple-trees","title":"Greensleeves Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreensleeves Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Greensleeves' is one of the more decorative fruit trees, carrying glorious blossom and fresh green disease resistant leaves in abundance. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993). The fruit's mid-sized, and tastes fantastic straight off the tree. The apples ripen green, but do not taste like any French apple you have ever tried. Also excellent for cider. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApple Tree Pollination guide for Greensleeves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreensleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-fertile tree but needs a suitable pollinator to crop well. It flowers early and so will go well with any of the early or mid season trees in the pollinator or fertile categories of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e table. Alternatively, Crab apple trees are superb for pollinating a whole orchard across the seasons; the best species in our books are the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/john-downie-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eJohn Downie\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e crab trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRootstocks for Greensleeves\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use MM106 rootstocks for all the apple trees- we sell. These are the UK standard for medium sized trees, designed to be pruned by gardeners at home and produce enough fruit to be a decent orchard tree. MM106 has good resistance to dry periods - yes they do happen once your tree is established. A mature Greensleeves, grown as a half-standard will be about 4 metres - 15 feet tall and if trained as a bush should give 3 metres of fruit laden branches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585941830,"sku":"MALUDOMGREEN-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963585974598,"sku":"MALUDOMGREEN-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963586007366,"sku":"MALUDOMGREEN-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/greensleeves-apples-fruit-3.jpg?v=1755634454"},{"product_id":"grenadier-apple-trees","title":"Grenadier Cooking Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrenadier Cooking Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrenadier Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the first cooking apples to ripen. The fruits are large, irregularly shaped, bright green, and you will get lots of them, but like all early apples, they don't store well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is tart and slightly acidic. The flesh is white and cooks down to a wonderful creamy, purée that works brilliantly in puddings or for apple sauce with your roast pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree isn't too vigorous and has an upright habit making it good for smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge advantage of the Grenadier is that it'll fight off almost all apple diseases - canker, scab, and mildew - and thus is suitable for wet and damp conditions where many apples may turn up their toes. \u003cbr\u003eThe early blossom is frost resistant so you are almost guaranteed reliable crops every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: to 4.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Cooking\/juicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Spur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Partially Self Fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking: Aug-Sept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple colour: Green maturing to yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Group C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 1 week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Grenadier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenadier will fruit without other trees nearby but crop best with a pollination partner in group B, C or D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple trees aren't only about culinary output: use them for a shady picnic spot in the summer or plant so that you can see the blossom from your kitchen window, underplant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/spring-flowering-bulbs\"\u003espring bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and use a smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/clematis-climbing-plants\"\u003eclematis\u003c\/a\u003e threaded through the boughs to make it a favourite feature all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresumably a discovered seedling of unknown parentage, it was first recorded in 1862 and exhibited in 1863 by the nurseryman Charles Turner of Slough. \u003cbr\u003eThe RHS gave it a First Class Certificate in 1883 and then the AGM in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePromoted by the nurseryman George Bunyard of Maidstone, it became ever more popular until it was the most widely grown early cooking apple in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586072902,"sku":"MALUDOMGREN-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963586105670,"sku":"MALUDOMGREN-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54963586040134,"sku":"MALUDOMGREN-BU-7L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/grenadier-cooking-apples-fruit-4.jpg?v=1755634456"},{"product_id":"hangy-down-cider-apple-trees","title":"Hangy Down Cider Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHangy Down Cider Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHangy Down, or Horners, are cider apples that have been left behind by the mainstream cider industry, but are adored by small growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey aren't the most photogenic specimens, with pale yellow green skin, mottled by patchy red flushes. The tree is slow growing compared to most other apple trees, especially on heavy soils, though once it matures it'll become a heavy cropper. \u003cbr\u003eThe fruit has a high sugar content, giving them a \u003cstrong\u003emild bittersweet flavour \u003c\/strong\u003ethat makes them fantastic additions to any cider mixture, although they don't have enough body to make a good cider all by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're very resistant to scab and canker, which tend to be more of a problem in the warmer, wetter areas in western Britain and so should be considered for organic growing in those regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCider: Mild bitter sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot self fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrops in Mid-October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Hangy Down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab apples are the best pollinators, bar none. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e is a good choice. Hangy Down is an early flowerer and can also be pollinated by fertile apple trees in the early or mid-season groups of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a look at our quick guide if you are new to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/making-cider-homegrown-apples\"\u003ebrewing cider at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHangy Down Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM106 rootstocks give you the freedom to grow a medium to large tree or to train your tree into just about any form you like, such as a bush, cordon, fan or espalier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586138438,"sku":"MALUDOMHANDO-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/hangy-down-cider-apples-fruit-2.jpg?v=1755634461"},{"product_id":"howgate-wonder-apple-trees","title":"Howgate Wonder Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Howgate Wonder, a very large cooking Apple that keeps its shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Howgate Wonder'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking, juice and cider. Mild enough to eat when fully ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bush is kept at about 3m. 4.5m by 4.5m if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group C. Partly self-fertile: it crops better with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowgate Wonder is a heavy-cropping, late cooking Apple with very large, red-flushed fruit that holds its shape in a tart and has a mild flavour. It was raised on the Isle of Wight from Blenheim Orange and Newton Wonder, keeps until February, and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHowgate Wonder Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Howgate wonder is a large apple, red streaked over a ground of yellow\/green in that properly old-fashioned fairy tale look. Pink and white blossom.\u003cbr\u003eThe cream-coloured flesh has a crisp crunch, that bridges the gap between cooker and eater when fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly used as a cooker, it rivals the famous Bramley by keeping its shape when cooked, a bonus for apple tarts. The juice is refreshing and works well when mixed with another, sweeter apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in less than perfect conditions, it'll perform well producing a generous crop of large apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered from late autumn to spring, November to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Howgate Wonder Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGood disease resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for Howgate Wonder, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. On MM106 rootstock, expect a mature size of around 4.5m tall and 4.5m across, whichever form you choose. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage look of the slightly streaky red and green apple, the blossom in spring, and a summer flowering rambler rose like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/albertine-rambling-rose-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlbertine\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/felicite-perpetue-rambling-rose-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFelicite Perpetue \u003c\/a\u003emake Howgate Wonder a decorative feature for three seasons of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are partly self-fertile, making decent crops without a pollination partner, but still perform best with one.\u003cbr\u003eHowgate Wonder is in Pollination Group C, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowgate Wonder crops better with a partner from group B, C or D. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lord-derby-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLord Derby\u003c\/a\u003e is a second cooker in the same group, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovery-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coxs-orange-pippin-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCox's Orange Pippin\u003c\/a\u003e add an early and a late eater. One of its parents, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blenheim-orange-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlenheim Orange\u003c\/a\u003e, is still in our list. For trained forms, read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/training-fruit-tree-wire-espalier-trellis-cordon-fan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etraining fruit trees on wires\u003c\/a\u003e. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Howgate Wonder Apple tree is grafted onto MM106 rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Howgate Wonder need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly. It is partially self-fertile, so one tree sets fruit alone. It crops better with another Apple from group B, C or D nearby, such as Lord Derby, Discovery or Cox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Howgate Wonder a cooking or an eating Apple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cooker first. The flavour is very mild, the slices keep their shape, and the juice is good. Fully ripe, it is sweet enough to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the Apples picked, and how long do they keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick in early October. Stored somewhere cool, they keep until February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, a pruned bush is kept at about 3 metres and a half-standard at about 4 metres. Left unpruned, the rootstock gives a tree about 4.5 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Howgate Wonder as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy a maiden and make the shape yourself, which is how a cordon is made. Tell us the form you want and we pre-prune the maiden before despatch. MM106 suits cordons, fans and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it hold an award?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It has held the Award of Garden Merit since 2014, and it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586171206,"sku":"MALUDOMHOWWO-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963586203974,"sku":"MALUDOMHOWWO-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963586236742,"sku":"MALUDOMHOWWO-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/howgate-wonder-apples-fruit.jpg?v=1755634485"},{"product_id":"james-grieve-apple-trees","title":"James Grieve Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Grieve, the dual-purpose apple from Edinburgh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'James Grieve'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eating, cooking and juice. Sharp early in the season for cooking, sweeter later for eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard. Pot-grown bush in a 7.5 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5m tall and 4.5m across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group C. Self-fertile, and crops better with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September, or earlier for cooking. Keeps into October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spur bearer, suitable for all trained forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered place. Suitable for northerly, colder, wetter areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. Pot-grown, all year when in stock. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Grieve is a dual-purpose apple raised in Edinburgh: sharp and good for cooking early in the season, sweeter and very juicy for eating from late September. It is self-fertile in pollination group C, grows to 4.5 metres on MM106, suits colder, wetter areas and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJames Grieve Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best versatile apples, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Grieve \u003c\/strong\u003eholds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, awarded in 1993. The green fruit are large and attractively streaked with red, the cream flesh is very, very juicy. \u003cbr\u003eEarly in the season, the flavour is sharp and best for cooking, where they keep their shape in apple tarts or strudel. As the apple ages on the tree, it sweetens but always retains that slight edge to make it so wonderfully refreshing. \u003cbr\u003eThe texture is relatively soft, almost more like a firm pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce picked in September, they'll store for a month or two; early windfalls make marvellous juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe predominantly pink but quite discreet blossom is remarkably frost proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered from late autumn to spring, November to April. Pot grown plants, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing James Grieve Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blossom of apple trees coincides with the best of the bulbs; surround yours with Triumph tulips or lovely daffodils like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ice-follies-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIce Follies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for James Grieve, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. On MM106 rootstock, expect a mature size of around 4.5m tall and 4.5m across, whichever form you choose. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons, fans and espaliers. We don't sell ready-trained cordons, fans or espaliers but you can just buy maidens and train them yourself: we can pre-prune them to whichever form(s) you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResistant to scab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for James Grieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self fertile, making decent crops without a pollination partner, but still perform best with one.\u003cbr\u003eJames Grieve is in Pollination Group C, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Grieve is self-fertile, and a partner still lifts the crop. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovery-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunset-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunset\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/katy-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/charles-ross-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharles Ross\u003c\/a\u003e share group C, with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lord-lambourne-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLord Lambourne\u003c\/a\u003e in group B and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ellisons-orange-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEllison's Orange\u003c\/a\u003e in group D either side. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your James Grieve is on MM106, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are guaranteed for 12 months, and so is a potted tree delivered leafless between November and March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs James Grieve an eating apple or a cooker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. It is an early dessert apple that can be cooked if you pick it before it is ripe, and it keeps its shape when cooked. Early windfalls make good juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes James Grieve need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is self-fertile and crops alone, though it does better with a partner. It is in group C, so partners come from groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, about 4.5 metres tall and 4.5 across at maturity, whichever form you buy. All our apple trees are on MM106.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you pick James Grieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late September for eating, and earlier if you want sharp apples for cooking. Its season of use is September to October, and the fruit bruises easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good apple for the North?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits northerly, colder areas with high rainfall, and we recommend it for the North and for Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you train it as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a spur bearer, and it is suitable for all training forms. Buy a maiden: we pre-prune it before despatch for the form you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot trees are delivered from November to April, while they are dormant. Pot-grown trees can be delivered and planted in any month when you find them in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586302278,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963586335046,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963586367814,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999224025414,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/james-grieve-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756060807"},{"product_id":"jupiter-apple-trees","title":"Jupiter Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJupiter Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJupiter Apple \u003c\/strong\u003eis a thing to behold. It's often as large as a cooker, round and orange red coloured over a green\/yellow main colour with no russety bits. The flesh is cream and slightly coarse but utterly delicious with a firm but not crisp bite and a taste that is like a Cox's Orange Pippin but for many is preferable because it's slightly sharper and more consistent. It certainly is one of the best eating apples we grow and sell. The tree itself errs on the large side - it needs to be to hold those enormous apples! - and crops splendidly. The real bonus is that for our money Jupiter has one of the prettiest blossoms out there; pink and white large flowers with dark pink buds appearing in mid-May and so a little later than some giving it good frost protection. It won its RHS AGM in 1993 and is extremely mildew resistant. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always encouraging you to think of your apple trees not just as something that should be relegated to the orchard (many of us don't have room for those any more!) but seen as an enormously important aesthetic addition to your garden. For a slightly larger garden, Jupiter would be the one to choose for this purpose. The spectacular blossom makes it breath-taking in May especially if you can organise to surround it with May flowering pink and white tulips, or even the purple \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/negrita-tulip-bulbs\"\u003eNegrita\u003c\/a\u003e with the latest growing Narcissi - Old Pheasant's Eye. You will have achieved heaven then! Apple trees make fabulous natural supports to twine clematis through. Have a look at the enormous range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/clematis-climbing-plants\"\u003eclematis \u003c\/a\u003eavailable and then why stop at one? Jupiter apples are great to eat straight from the tree, do store for up to two months and juice to an ambrosial beverage, certainly a drink for the gods. Finally, as a triploid tree Jupiter does need a couple more apple trees around to pollinate it successfully. For a very different type of eating apple which Jupiter will approve of, why not try the lovely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/beauty-of-bath-apple-trees\"\u003eBeauty of Bath\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis apple must have been named after the King of the Gods from Greek mythology, although Jupiter is the Roman name for the Greek Zeus, not the planet. Jupiter's extraordinary japes and infidelities the Ancient's lore make him, like this apple, a larger than life character, even if he is definitely one you would prefer to have on your side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586400582,"sku":"MALUDOMJUP-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963586433350,"sku":"MALUDOMJUP-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999229169990,"sku":"MALUDOMJUP-7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/jupiter-apples-fruit-2.jpg?v=1755634518"},{"product_id":"kingston-black-cider-apple-trees","title":"Kingston Black Cider Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKingston Black Cider Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great variety that large scale cider makers have forgotten about, \u003cstrong\u003eKingston Black\u003c\/strong\u003e cider apple trees are all about quality over quantity. The fruit are small and conical and can be deep orange or maroon in colour. The juice has a highly aromatic \u003cstrong\u003ebittersharp\u003c\/strong\u003e flavour, just perfect for cider. In fact, we would go so far as to say that Kingston Black apples are one of the best \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e cider apples around. While the trees are fairly vigorous, they're slow to start producing fruit and have lower yields than most other similar trees. Given that you won't need any other apples to make top-notch cider, these characteristics shouldn't be such a problem. Another reason that they have fallen out of favour with farmers is that they're more susceptible to scab than some, especially if you live in the south-west. \u003cbr\u003eThey're \u003cstrong\u003eready to pick\u003c\/strong\u003e from late October to early November, and should be left to \"sweat\" in a cool dry place for ten days (but not longer) before processing, which mellows the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCider: Bittersharp vintage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot self fertile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: End October - early November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Kingston Black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have several apple trees to pollinate or feel at all unsure about choosing a suitable partner, go for a crab apple like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/john-downie-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eJohn Downie\u003c\/a\u003e varieties. Kingston Black flowers in the mid-season and is therefore a match for any of the fertile trees in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e list, in particular with those that are also listed as mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKingston Black Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we use MM106 rootstocks for our apple trees, you can grow a medium-sized tree, a shorter bush or any of the various trained forms, like cordons and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a look at our quick guide if you are new to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/making-cider-homegrown-apples\"\u003ebrewing cider at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586466118,"sku":"MALUDOMKINBL-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/kingston-black-cider-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756060647"},{"product_id":"lanes-prince-albert-apple-trees","title":"Lanes Prince Albert Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLanes Prince Albert Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Lanes Prince Albert' a cooking apple tree with a late crop, a lovely sharp tasting fruit. The grain is fine and doesn't disintegrate in the oven, so these are good apples to go with your favourite cream or blended with sweeter cooking apples in more daring dishes - and the best apple for tarte tatin. The trees are in fruit from October until Christmas and are fine as dessert apples by then. This is an apple tree with good timing, producing warming and nutritional cookers the coldest part of the year. Once, these apples were common cookers for sale in the local markets, but now remaining orchards mostly use them for juice: it makes excellent cider, by the way. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmingly, \u003cstrong\u003eLane's Prince Albert\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the event of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert changing their coach horses near Berkhampstead at the time the first young tree was transplanted there by Mr Squire. Of course, Mr Lane was pleased to tell his customers this story some time later when he was selling these trees and their winter apples. The original tree lasted for about 90 years before the house and gardens were reconstructed. The parents are recorded as Russet Nonpareil, which is very tasty although prone to produce odd-shaped fruit and Dumelow's Seedling, a good apple for making sauces and purées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePollination Guide Lane's Prince Albert\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is an apple that will self-pollinate to some degree, as with all \"fertile\" apples, Lanes Prince Albert will yield much better if it's cross-pollinated with another variety of apple. A nearby crab apple is always the simplest way of making sure that all your apple trees get a good dose of pollen, we recommend either the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/john-downie-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eJohn Downie\u003c\/a\u003e or the yellow fruiting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRootstocks for Lane's Prince Albert Apples\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks, which were bred in England early last century; the series has become the standard for most apple trees since. MM106 is classed as 'moderately vigorous' and is noted for its drought resistant qualities you still have to water your new apple tree while its roots are getting established though! On MM106 rootstock, expect a mature size of around 4.5m tall and 4.5m across, whichever form you choose. Gardeners who want cordons, fans or espaliers will find this rootstock ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e page\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586695494,"sku":"MALUDOMLANPRAL-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/lanes-prince-albert-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756060613"},{"product_id":"laxton-superb-apple-trees","title":"Laxtons Superb Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laxton's Superb, the sweet late Victorian dessert Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Laxton's Superb'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bush is kept at about 3m. 4.5m by 4.5m if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized, greenish-yellow flushed red, sweet and firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group D. Partially self-fertile: it crops better with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spur bearer. Heavy crops, with a tendency to crop every other year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Until January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaxton's Superb is a Cox seedling from 1897 that is sweeter and larger than its parent: a heavy-cropping late dessert Apple with firm flesh, picked in early October and kept until January. It is partially self-fertile, in group D, and on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLaxtons Superb Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe late Victorians and Edwardians loved this apple. Laxtons Superb graced many tables because of its tremendous sweetness, complex flavours and firm but not too juicy flesh. Needless to say it's a superb apple. Less flat than a Cox's Orange Pippin from which it's derived, it's definitely sweeter and larger than a Cox but not so brash in taste as modern varieties of apple. The apples are of a medium size with slight russeting on the red flushed surfaces of the greeny\/yellow skin. It's handsome without being hugely decorative. The flesh is cream in colour and fine in texture. The blossom comes early in May.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hidden ingredient in the Laxtons Superb flavour is its ancestry in the Wyken Pippin apple, an old variety that is rarely grown today. Weirdly it tastes better if you cut it and eat it in slices rather than bite into it. Try it and see. It needs a pollinator to help deliver its full potential. If you do not have a preference, we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/worcester-pearmain-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorcester Pearmain \u003c\/a\u003ewhich is another fascinating older dessert apple. It fruits earlier than Laxtons Superb, but flowers at the same time and would do the job perfectly. Any Group C or D apples would suit. Not a showy apple tree, it would look wonderful clothed in a rambling rose in the summer season. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1897 in Bedfordshire by the Laxton Brothers, well known apple breeders of the time, this apple has remained popular ever since. Their father Thomas Laxton was a well-known plant breeder specialising in strawberries and peas. He worked with Charles Darwin on some of his pea experiments and is mentioned in Darwin's 'The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication' and in other publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny Apple in group C or D will pollinate it. From its own group, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gala-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/braeburn-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBraeburn\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ellisons-orange-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEllison's Orange\u003c\/a\u003e all work, and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple pollination chart\u003c\/a\u003e lists the rest. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Laxton's Superb Apple tree is grafted onto MM106 rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Laxton's Superb need a pollinator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is partially self-fertile, so a lone tree sets some fruit, and it crops much better with a partner from group C or D nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my tree fruit every other year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaxton's Superb tends towards biennial bearing: a huge crop one year and little the next. Thinning the young fruit in a heavy year, in late spring or early summer, evens it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, a pruned bush is kept at about 3 metres and a half-standard at about 4 metres. Left unpruned, the rootstock gives a tree about 4.5 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you pick it, and how long does it keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick in early October. Stored somewhere cool, the fruit keeps until January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a tip bearer or a spur bearer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spur bearer, so it suits ordinary winter pruning and trained forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Laxton's Superb as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy a maiden and make the shape yourself, which is how a cordon is made. Tell us the form you want and we pre-prune the maiden before despatch. MM106 suits cordons, fans and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586793798,"sku":"MALUDOMLAXSU-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963586826566,"sku":"MALUDOMLAXSU-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963586859334,"sku":"MALUDOMLAXSU-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/laxtons-superb-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756060547"},{"product_id":"lord-derby-apple-trees","title":"Lord Derby Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLord Derby Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLord Derby\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cooking apple tree that has withstood the test of time. Sometimes known as London Major, Lord Derby is still grown commercially today. The tree produces lavish crops of initially shiny green fruit that later bulge and become golden yellow, sometimes with russet patches. They're fine to use in September when still green, usually with plenty of brown sugar as the younger fruit are very acid. Taking some of the earlier fruit like this will keep your tree cropping well into December. The flesh of the mature yellow fruit's softer and slightly sweeter, with a delicate grain that holds its shape after baking. \u003cstrong\u003eLord Derby\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptionally hardy and will succeed in Northern England and Scotland, as well as in troublesome frost pockets in the south. They're resistant to all the major apple tree diseases and will even tolerate damp, heavy clay soil so long as it's not too waterlogged. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe credit for raising this tree goes to Mr. Witham of Cheshire, who managed a nursery there. He documented it in 1862, but it's questionable if he actually raised it as he could only confirm one of its parents, the russet-gold cooker Catseye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApple Tree Pollination guide for Lord Derby\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers begin to come out in late May and we recommend selecting any of the trees listed as mid or late season pollinators in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e guide as a blooming partner. Lord Derby's ability to pollinate itself is limited and in any case, better fruit generally results from cross-pollinating apples. The long flowering periods of crab apple trees make them an excellent all round pollen supplier; the most prolific and attractive are the Hupehensis and Golden Hornet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRootstocks for Lord Derby\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs standard, we use \u003cstrong\u003eMM106 rootstocks\u003c\/strong\u003e for all of our apple Trees. The MM group of rootstocks were created specifically for use in the UK and produces healthy, heavy cropping trees in our weather conditions and soil. MM106's growth is classed as semi-vigorous, producing a medium sized tree at a rate that is practical for gardeners as it can also be trained into a fan, cordon or espalier. A half standard Lord Derby will grow to about four metres in width and height. A bush is shorter and requires a little more attention and pruning to maintain a good ratio of second-year branches, which carry the fruit. Cordons are ideal for the enthusiastic fruit gardener in a small garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586892102,"sku":"MALUDOMLORDE-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/lord-derby-apples-fruit-3.jpg?v=1755634562"},{"product_id":"lord-lambourne-apple-trees","title":"Lord Lambourne Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lord Lambourne, the early aromatic dessert Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Lord Lambourne'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bush is kept at about 3m, a half-standard at about 4m. 4.5m by 4.5m if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to medium, streaky red over orange-green, with a little russet. Sweet, juicy, strongly aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group B. Partially self-fertile: it crops better with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial tip bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it does well:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northerly, colder and higher-rainfall areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLord Lambourne is a cross between James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain that beat both of them: an aromatic, juicy dessert Apple picked in late September and eaten through to November. It is in pollination group B, partially self-fertile, and it does well in colder, wetter, more northerly gardens. It holds the Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLord Lambourne Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLord Lambourne \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of those prodigies who took all the best bits from both of his parents, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/james-grieve-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJames Grieve\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/worcester-pearmain-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorcester Pearmain\u003c\/a\u003e, and became something quite different. The apple is a pleasing round shape and looks streaky red over orange\/green with a smidgen of russeting present. \u003cbr\u003eLord Lambourne is the earliest of the aromatic apples to fruit : very apple-y with a strong and pleasant taste that is tempered by clear acidity and will sweeten over time, even after picking. The flesh is clean white and juicy to the bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Lord Lambourne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLord Lambo (to his friends) is very easy to grow, being highly resistant to scab and hard winters. Being partially self-fertile, it's recommended that you have another apple tree close by from Group B or C unless you have some flowering crab apples in the vicinity which will also do the job. A good partner is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/howgate-wonder-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHowgate Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e, a group C cooker that also eats well late in the season, and the contrast in size is part of the fun: one of Lord Lambourne's attractions is that the fruit is small enough for a child to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLord Lambourne sets some fruit alone and a good deal more with an Apple from group B or C nearby. Both of its parents sit in that pool, James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain, each in group C, and both are linked above. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovery-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e is another group C, and the rest are on our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple pollination chart\u003c\/a\u003e. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Lord Lambourne Apple tree is grafted onto MM106 rootstock, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Lord Lambourne need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is partially self-fertile, so a lone tree crops. Plant an Apple from group B or C within sight of it and the crop is heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pollination group is it in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup B. That means it works with the other group B Apples and with group C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you pick it, and how long does it keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick in late September. It eats from then until about November, and it sweetens after picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good Apple for a cold or wet garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the varieties recommended for northerly, colder, higher-rainfall areas, and it resists scab and mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a tip bearer or a spur bearer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA partial tip bearer, so leave some of the previous year's shoot tips on when you prune: cut them all back and you cut off next year's Apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, a pruned bush is kept at about 3 metres and a half-standard at about 4 metres. Left unpruned, the rootstock gives a tree about 4.5 metres tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Lord Lambourne as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy a maiden and make the shape yourself, which is how a cordon is made. Tell us the form you want and we pre-prune the maiden before despatch. MM106 suits cordons, fans and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the trees are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your tree is lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586924870,"sku":"MALUDOMLORLA-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963586957638,"sku":"MALUDOMLORLA-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963586990406,"sku":"MALUDOMLORLA-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/lord-lambourne-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1755205231"},{"product_id":"newton-wonder-apple-trees","title":"Newton Wonder Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNewton Wonder Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewton Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e apples are large green cookers with an attractive red tinge. Their flavour is less sharp than that of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bramley-apple-trees\"\u003eBramley\u003c\/a\u003e, which gives them more appeal as a dessert apple and they bake to a similar delicate, fluffy texture. \u003cbr\u003eThese are winter apples, with a heavy crop which store from November through to March. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePollination guide for Newton Wonder\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour tree will be flowering around May and although it's self-fertile, it does need to be pollinated in order to crop heavily. Pollen from other trees tends to produce tastier apples too. As it flowers mid-season, \u003cstrong\u003eNewton Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e matches with any of the pollinators or fertile apples on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e list. We have also identified a couple of selected pollinators in the list at the bottom of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA crab apple tree is another way of ensuring strong pollination for a single apple or in an orchard of mixed apple trees and we recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/john-downie-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eJohn Downie\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e crab trees in particular as universal apple pollinators. It's a quirk of some\u003cstrong\u003e Newton Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e trees to flower poorly every other year. This does affect the size of the crop enough for this apple to not be as popular these days with apple growers but shouldn't bother a gardener at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eRootstocks for Newton Wonder\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe use MM106 Rootstocks because they're suitable for most soil types, drought resistant, grow to a size that is practical for you to prune and produce plenty of fruit. MM series rootstocks were entirely designed to succeed in Britain's soil conditions and MM106's growth rate is suitable for trees trained into fans, cordons and espaliers as well as bushes, half and full standards. On MM106 rootstock, expect a mature size of around 4.5 metres tall, with branches spreading out about as wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587023174,"sku":"MALUDOMNEWWO-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963587055942,"sku":"MALUDOMNEWWO-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963587088710,"sku":"MALUDOMNEWWO-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/newton-wonder-apples-fruit-2.jpg?v=1755634620"},{"product_id":"peasgood-nonsuch-apple-trees","title":"Peasgood Nonsuch Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch Apple trees bear lovely big fruit - in the book \"Mr Paul\" by Jonathan Cape, one character remarks of the \u003cstrong\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Capital! One of them makes a dumpling by itself.\" And he is right- it's a cooking apple that also makes a good eater once ripe. The young fruit tend to have a large red patch that breaks up into stripes as it ripens, finally becoming an attractive, even red and yellow apple. The flesh is soft, slightly sharp and very succulent, becoming a light and sweet purée when cooked. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch's\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers are white, a little larger than most and the buds are bright pink, making this tree a good choice for planting where it can be seen in flower. They're fairly vigorous with a spreading habit. Though fully hardy, the flowers of Peasgood Nonsuch can be damaged by late frosts in April - the stress of being thawed too quickly by the early morning sun causes them to die back. Some farmers use warm fans to stop the flowers freezing, but for the amateur it's better to try to plant them so the morning sun doesn't hit the trees until about 9.30am, this will give the flowers time to thaw out more gently. You can use a long bamboo stick to check the position of the sunlight when planning where to plant your Trees. In any case, it would take a -4 degree frost to kill all the flowers (an extremely rare occurrence in April, even in the North). We aren't sure about the parentage of Peasgood Nonsuch - all we know is that it was bred in Lincolnshire in the 1850's and has been used to breed six or seven other varieties. \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e in mid-September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Peasgood Nonsuch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always recommend a crab apple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e they're the perfect pollinators and have good ornamental value too. If you would rather use another apple tree, Peasgood is just about mid- season and is compatible with any other fertile tree in the Early or Mid Season categories of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM106 group of rootstocks gives the home grower the widest range of manageable options, producing a 4 metre tree if left untrained. If space is an issue, you can take a maiden tree and grow it into a bush, cordon, fan or espalier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587154246,"sku":"MALUDOMPEANO-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999289823558,"sku":"MALUDOMPEANO-Bush 7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/peasgood-nonsuch-apples-fruit.jpg?v=1755634650"},{"product_id":"pitmaston-pineapple-apple-trees","title":"Pitmaston Pineapple Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePitmaston Pineapple Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pitmaston Pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e - sometimes called Radcliffes NonPareil - is an exceptional apple with a powerful nutty flavour, honey sweet yet also sharp. \u003cbr\u003eThe name really refers to its warm yellow-russet colour and shape more than the flavour, which has at best a mild hint and aroma of pineapple - reminiscent, let's say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitmaston Pineapples\u003c\/strong\u003e are very small, about 5cm across, and the trees tend to crop biennially, laden with fruit in alternate years, so they're rarely grown commercially, but make an outstanding addition to an orchard with children around, and anyway your neighbours won't be able to get their hands on them anywhere else!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst not really a cooking apple, their flavour special enough that you should experiment with them in pies and other desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trees have an upright habit and are fairly vigorous, their flowers are also large and well structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit are \u003cstrong\u003eready to eat\u003c\/strong\u003e in mid-October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered in late Autumn to Spring, about November-March inclusive. Pot grown plants, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating: Hint of pineapple flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAKA Radcliffes NonPareil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer (good for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf sterile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScab resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStores 1 - 2 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Pitmaston Pineapples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit need regular thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eScab resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for Pitmaston Pineapple, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. It gives a half-standard about 4m tall, and a bush about 3m. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self sterile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make fruit.\u003cbr\u003ePitmaston Pineapple is in Pollination Group D, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups C, D and E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587187014,"sku":"MALUDOMPITPI-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999298670918,"sku":"MALUDOMPITPI-Bush 7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/pitmaston-pineapple-apples-fruit-2.jpg?v=1755634669"},{"product_id":"somerset-redstreak-apple-trees","title":"Somerset Redstreak Cider Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSomerset Redstreak Cider Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid cider variety, the \u003cstrong\u003eSomerset Redstreak\u003c\/strong\u003e is the apple behind Thatchers Redstreak Cider, which won the 2007 International Cider and Perry Competition. The attractive fruit are deep, shiny red with stripy marks. They aren't great eaters, having a rather woolly texture and the juice is a refreshing, \u003cstrong\u003emild bittersweet\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a good tree if you are in hurry to start making cider as it'll begin cropping a year before most other varieties. Though it does tend to a biennial cropping habit, it's a reliable in its cycle and crops very well during an active year this trait also has the side benefit of letting the tree grow faster. Thatchers use a technique called cuvage to improve their single variety Redstreak cider. Unless you are a cider technician, we would recommend using it in conjunction with other cider apples to get a full-bodied drink. The \u003cstrong\u003efruit are ready\u003c\/strong\u003e to go in the first weeks of October. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eall our apple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Somerset Redstreak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no better way of ensuring strong pollination than by planting a crab apple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e nearby. If you want to use an apple tree, Somerset Redstreak is in the mid-season flowering group and can be pollinated by any fertile tree in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e guide, though another mid-season variety is best if you only plan on having a few trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave a look at our quick guide if you are new to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/making-cider-homegrown-apples\"\u003ebrewing cider at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSomerset Redstreak Rootstocks and Diseases\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown on MM106 rootstocks that produce trees up to 4.5 metres in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Sawfly can be an issue with this breed. If you don't want to use a pesticide, rake the soil around the tree thoroughly a few times during the winter. This exposes the hibernating insects to the winter frosts and kills them - if sparrows, blue tits and robins do not get them first. Destroy any young or fallen fruit that has a telltale hole in them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587219782,"sku":"MALUDOMSOMRE-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/somerset-redstreak-cider-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1755205239"},{"product_id":"reverend-w-wilks-apple-trees","title":"Reverend W Wilks Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReverend W Wilks Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Reverend W Wilks' real blessings is that it's a cooking apple that is slightly premature and so is ready to use when blackberries are ripe. Other virtues include a very large, striking green apple with bright white flesh, a good sharp flavour and reasonable resistance to all the sins of apple trees like canker, scab and mildew. As befits a clergy man, the blossom is whiter than white, early and all-encompassing. Indeed, this tree is often grown purely for this attribute making it a member of a broad church, equally at home in both garden and orchard. The apples when cooked repent into a pool of excellent purée. The only cross to bear with this apple tree is that it's not very vigorous however this makes it possible to grow even in small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing productive, compact and beautiful makes this a highly desirable apple tree. It kicks off the bounty of autumn and is easy to grow. Consider it as the centrepiece of a white garden and you wouldn't be disappointed. Partner it with another self fertile to reap maximum apple reward. A larger garden might accommodate a couple of eaters like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/greensleeves-apple-trees\"\u003eGreensleeves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/red-falstaff-apple-trees\"\u003eRed Falstaff\u003c\/a\u003e which would span the season and look good too. You could think about trailing some climbing roses through the branches of your trees: another white one, or you could shock the Reverend with the bright pink \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/dancing-queen-climbing-rose-plants\"\u003eDancing Queen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: on MM106 rootstock, around 4.5 metres tall and 4.5 metres across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Spur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self Fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking: late August - November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple colour: Yellow\/Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group: Group B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 1-2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact that this apple tree was named after the then President of the RHS demonstrates the importance attached to cooking apple trees in Victorian times. It was raised by Mr Veitch in Chelsea, London in 1904 and given its RHS Award of Merit the same year. It's thought that the wonderfully named \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/peasgood-nonsuch-apple-trees\"\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ribston-pippin-apple-trees\"\u003eRibston Pippin\u003c\/a\u003e are the Rev's parents. A pippin is an old term for a sapling. Often new apple trees came about by happenstance and people would literally find a seedling in an orchard and look after it to see what fruit it might bear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587252550,"sku":"MALUDOMREVWI-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/reverend-w-wilks-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756060132"},{"product_id":"scotch-bridget-apple-trees","title":"Scotch Bridget Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotch Bridget Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Bridget\u003c\/strong\u003e is a truly tough cooking apple, and is ideal for planting in problem areas in the North and Scotland, where it'll crop reliably even after a harsh winter, late frosts and a poor summer. The apples are a good size with cheery red and green patches. Their flavour is rich, and they can be eaten raw from around Christmas time, if you enjoy sharp tasting apples. Cooked, they have a good texture, and a gentle flavour that goes well with other fruit, or some cinnamon. Scotch Bridget apple trees were originally bred in Scotland, and they were extensively grown in Lancashire from the 1850's until quite recently. The first apples are ready in early October, and they store well for up to 3 months. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Scotch Bridget\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese trees are self-sterile and must have a pollinator. You can't beat a crab apple: one is enough for an orchard, no matter which varieties of apple tree you have, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/john-downie-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eJohn Downie\u003c\/a\u003e variety is good looking to boot. Otherwise, any fertile tree in the Early or Mid season categories of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e guide will do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eScotch Bridget Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith MM106 rootstocks, you have the freedom to train your tree any way you like, be it into a fan, cordon or espalier. On MM106 rootstock, expect a mature size of around 4.5 metres tall and 4.5 metres across. They're also one of the most drought resistant rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHowever, our Bush size Scotch Bridget trees are on M26: a very similar rootstock to MM106, it's a bit less vigorous and gives an even more satisfactory bush form with this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587285318,"sku":"MALUDOMSCOBR-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/scotch-bridget-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756060073"},{"product_id":"spartan-apple-trees","title":"Spartan Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpartan Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpartan is a super little eating apple. It boasts a glorious red colour that deepens to a maroon red when fully ripe with whiter than white, crisp and fine flesh. Visually therefore it's tempting to eat and in practice its sweet, slightly vinous flavour makes it very popular. Cropping in October it's a relatively late eater. Its single, white blossom is very pretty and is at its best in the first half of May.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpartan is a generous cropper that must be thinned to prevent it making a lot of undersize fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003esusceptible to scab\u003c\/strong\u003e, which tends to be more of a problem in the warmer, more humid West side of the UK.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt grows \u0026amp; crops well even in the far North.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing and Harvesting Spartan Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing an excellent pollinator, Spartan is a useful apple to include in an orchard where you may have triploid or other group B-D apples. Leave the apples on the tree for as long as you can because the flavour improves as the colour deepens. The apples do not store well because the flesh becomes woolly and soft. Keep them for up to a week only. Spartan juice is delicious and well worth the trouble so if you have excess fruit, juice them and freeze what you can. With its blossom early in May you could also surround Spartan with an array of bulbs to make for a wonderful spring display. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: to 4.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse: Eating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePruning: Spur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePollination: Self Fertile\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePicking: October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApple colour: Red\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePollination Group: Group C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePollination: Excellent pollinator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest grown in the East of UK, where scab is less severe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot recommended for organic growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis apple has nothing to do with Greece; unusually, it's the product of a formal scientific breeding programme carried out during the 1920s in Summerland, British Columbia. Rarely do we find apple varieties coming from the Americas to us but it has proved to be a fortunate move and the apple is now grown widely across the UK having been introduced in 1936. One of Spartan's parents is the American apple McIntosh which gave it the deeply coloured skin and white flesh. Its pollen parent is said to be Newtown Pippin.\u003c\/p\u003e\nVideo courtesy of Fruitwise, copyright Stephen Hayes\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hQ7qhdobAxM?si=zAe_NJasMd8_hSTs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587350854,"sku":"MALUDOMSPA-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963587383622,"sku":"MALUDOMSPA-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963587416390,"sku":"MALUDOMSPA-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/spartan-apples-fruit-2.jpg?v=1755634778"},{"product_id":"sunset-apple-trees","title":"Sunset Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSunset Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunset\u003c\/strong\u003e apple trees produce masses of small red and gold flushed eaters, often grown as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/coxs-orange-pippin-apple-trees\"\u003eCox's Orange Pippin\u003c\/a\u003e substitute; they have a similar flavour, perhaps not as deep, (nothing really is) but Sunsets are altogether easier to grow, being a pretty disease resistant tree that crops reliably. \u003cbr\u003eThe fruit stores and ripens off the branch from September, with the last ones harvesting being good in early December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Kentish style apple, so it juices well and has been known to make a sweet, strong cider blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered in late Autumn to Spring, about November-March inclusive. Pot grown plants, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating: Similar to Cox on a good year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuices well, sweet element for cider blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf fertile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStores 2 - 3 weeks at least, perfect fruit a little longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Sunset Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset isn't ideal for colder Northern, or shady sites, where its flavour might not ripen as it does with more heat and light. \u003cbr\u003eIt's highly recommended for growing against south facing walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCanker resistant. \u003cbr\u003eNo special resistance to scab, so not ideal for humid sites in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for all Sunset sizes, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. It gives a half-standard about 4m tall, and a bush about 3m. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons and espaliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Sunset\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self fertile, making decent crops without a pollination partner, but still perform best with one.\u003cbr\u003eSunset is in Pollination Group C, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\"\u003eApple Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587481926,"sku":"MALUDOMSUN-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963587514694,"sku":"MALUDOMSUN-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963587547462,"sku":"MALUDOMSUN-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/sunset-apples-fruit-3.jpg?v=1755634792"},{"product_id":"tom-putt-apple-trees","title":"Tom Putt Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTom Putt Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePutt\u003c\/strong\u003e,also called Jeffreys Seedling or Ploughman, produces large, rather flattened red, shiny apples with the odd green patch. They're superb cookers, with a light flavour and melting-sweet texture, and an ideal choice for the \u003cstrong\u003esharp\u003c\/strong\u003e element in a blended cider. They're easy to press, making tangy rich flavoured juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tom Putt tree is a real trooper; it's vigorous, begins cropping young and bears large, steady harvests year in, year out on branches that have a spreading habit. \u003cbr\u003eTheir crowning glory in our book is that they're very resistant to scab, which is probably the biggest problem for people growing apples and pears in warmer, damper areas of Britain. \u003cbr\u003eIn a warm year, you might get some fruit at the end of August. They store well and should see you through till Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eall our apple trees \u003c\/a\u003eor read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Cider: Large full sharp, sweetens when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf sterile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStores 1 - 2 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Tom Putt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab apple trees are naturally the best pollinators, flowering long and hard enough to supply an orchard we recommend a breed like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet.\u003c\/a\u003e If you would rather use another apple tree, any fertile variety in Groups B-D of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e table will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTom Putt Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use MM106 rootstocks for all our apple trees because they're specifically bred for use in Britain and give you the most control over the shape of your tree they're dwarfing enough for fans, espaliers and cordons, while still allowing you to end up with a healthy 4-5 metre tree that you can drive a lawnmower underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unclear about fruit tree sizes take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-tree-sizes-delivery\"\u003eGuide to Fruit Tree Sizing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587580230,"sku":"MALUDOMTOMPU-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999466836294,"sku":"MALUDOMTOMPU-Bush 7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/tom-putt-apples-fruit-3.jpg?v=1755634824"},{"product_id":"tremletts-bitter-cider-apple-trees","title":"Tremletts Bitter Cider Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTremletts Bitter Cider Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mostly red, often blotchy apple, \u003cstrong\u003eTremletts Bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real cider apple - one bite from a fresh one and you won't be wanting another in a hurry! The fruit are medium sized and have a hard, \u003cstrong\u003ebittersweet\u003c\/strong\u003e flavour, high in tannin. \u003cbr\u003eWhen blended with a sweet and a sharp cider apple, they help create a rich, refreshing overall flavour and are a popular ingredient in commercial ciders. \u003cbr\u003eYou could use Tremletts Bitter for a single variety cider if you really like the dry stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit have a handy habit of falling from the tree when ripe, so place a net underneath to catch the early ones, and give the tree a shake when you think that they're all ready. \u003cbr\u003eThe trees' growth is fairly good and they're noted for coming into fruit well in their third or fourth year. It's up to you to decide whether to keep these first fruit or pinch the buds off to discourage a biennial habit (meaning one year will be good, the next not so good). \u003cbr\u003eThe fruit \u003cstrong\u003eripen\u003c\/strong\u003e in early to mid October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eall our apple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCider: Full Bitter-Sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf sterile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a look at our quick guide if you are new to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/making-cider-homegrown-apples\"\u003ebrewing cider at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Tremletts Bitter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/john-downie-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eJohn Downie\u003c\/a\u003e crab apple trees is the fool-proof way of pollinating a mixed orchard. If you would rather use another normal apple tree, then select any of the fertile or pollinating trees in Groups A-C in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTremletts Bitter Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM106 rootstocks that we use for our apple trees will produce a medium sized tree of 4-5 metres if left to grow naturally and are also suitable for training your tree into a bush, cordon or espalier. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587612998,"sku":"MALUDOMTREBI-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999473226054,"sku":"MALUDOMTREBI-Bush 7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/tremletts-bitter-cider-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1758634131"},{"product_id":"winter-gem-apple-trees","title":"Winter Gem Eating Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinter Gem Eating Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its sensational, rich taste and keeping properties Winter Gem is really useful, maintaining that late apple season into the New Year. 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Pot grown plants, year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot commercially grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModest crop size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer (good for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self Sterile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Group D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking: late October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple colour: Red\/Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Winter Gem Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtremely resistant to bitter pit and cankers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for Winter Gem, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. It gives a half-standard about 4m tall, and a bush about 3m. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons, fans and espaliers. We don't sell ready-trained cordons, fans or espaliers but you can just buy maidens and train them yourself: we can pre-prune them to whichever form(s) you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self sterile and their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make fruit.\u003cbr\u003eWinter Gem is in Pollination Group D, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups C, D, and E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/discovery-apple-trees\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e, which crops in August, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/blenheim-orange-apple-trees\"\u003eBlenheim Orange\u003c\/a\u003e in September would make a great set of partners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587678534,"sku":"MALUDOMWINGE-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/winter-gem-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1755205242"},{"product_id":"berberis-thunbergii-hedge-plants-green-japanese-barberry","title":"Green Barberry Hedge Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Barberry Hedge Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure hedge, specimen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium. 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This compact deciduous shrub reaches nearly 2 metres, perfect for secure boundaries without towering height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach spring brings clusters of small, sweetly fragrant yellow flowers that glow against the fresh green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer sees bright red berries develop, persisting well into autumn as the leaves transform into hot red-orange before dropping for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen shrub, the graceful arching stems create an elegant fountain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense growth provides nesting sites for small birds, while spring flowers support bees and pollinators from April through June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/berberis-hedging-plants-barberry\"\u003eberberis varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/garden-shrubs\"\u003eornamental shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained including clay and chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterlogged sites, deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clips well, very tough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy, coastal and urban tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in virtually any well-drained soil. Best flowering and autumn colour in sunny positions, but grows reasonably in partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerates coastal salt spray, urban pollution, and exposed windy sites. \u003cbr\u003eWon't tolerate waterlogged soil or deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix with purple-leaved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/purple-berberis-thunbergii-atropurpurea-hedge-plants\"\u003eBerberis atropurpurea\u003c\/a\u003e for dynamic colour contrasts throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, position where arching stems have space to develop their graceful form. Looks striking against darker evergreen backdrops like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/green-holly-hedge-plants-ilex-aquifolium\"\u003eholly\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/pyracantha-hedging-plants\"\u003ePyracantha\u003c\/a\u003e, which showcase the autumn foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderplant with late-flowering \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\"\u003edaffodils\u003c\/a\u003e that echo the yellow flowers, or early tulips for spring colour harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn wildlife gardens, plant to maximize dense cover for small and ground-nesting birds like wrens, robins, and blackbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japanese native, barberries have become widely naturalised in China and North America, so much so that they're regarded as invasive in the Great Lakes and North East of the USA. \u003cbr\u003eThe spines are highly modified leaves, rather than true thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, the Chinese extracted the chemical berberine from the wood and bark to make dye, known today as \"natural yellow 18\", mainly for paper and silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species was introduced to Europe from Japan in the 1860's. It's named after Karl Peter von Thunberg, one of the \"apostles of Carl Linnaeus\", who first described it around 1784.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 40\/60cm","offer_id":54992624517446,"sku":"BERBTHU-40\/60","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/green-barberry-hedge-plants.jpg?v=1755205286"},{"product_id":"alder-buckthorn-hedge-plants-frangula-alnus","title":"Alder Buckthorn Hedge Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder Buckthorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frangula alnus, formerly Rhamnus frangula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot hedge plants, 60\/80cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Deciduous, turning yellow or red in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorns:\u003c\/strong\u003e None, despite the name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to about 5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize unpruned:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 8m tall by 2.5 to 4m wide, in 5 to 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 plants per metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, ripening to black. Birds take them, thrushes especially\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators. The main food plant of the Brimstone butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Trim a hedge in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H7, hardy in the severest British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlder Buckthorn is a thornless native shrub for a country or wildlife hedge up to about 5 metres high, quick to mature and generally free of pests and diseases. It is the main food plant of the Brimstone butterfly, its flowers are on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, and birds eat the berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlder Buckthorn Hedge Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlder Buckthorn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large native shrub or small tree that is ideal for country hedging. It flowers in late spring and early summer, and the berries follow from late summer, ripening red and then darkening to almost black, which contrast well with its lovely yellow autumn foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for hedges up to about 5 metres high. Browse all of our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buckthorn-hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evarieties of Buckthorn hedge plants\u003c\/a\u003e, our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-british-hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative hedging\u003c\/a\u003e, or our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder Buckthorn hedge plants are only delivered bareroot, during late autumn and winter, approximately November-April inclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Alder Buckthorn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's extremely hardy and will grow on wet, boggy sites. It'll grow well in any fertile, acidic soil conditions. It tolerates partial shade or dappled shade underneath large trees. In the wild, it grows in open woods, scrubland, hedgerows and wet areas like bogs and riverbanks. Avoid growing on chalk or in very shady sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen grown as a specimen tree, alder buckthorn needs no routine pruning, although it'll tolerate hard pruning if necessary to maintain its shape. Prune in late winter or early spring, outside the nesting season for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpacing an Alder Buckthorn hedge:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant at 3 plants per metre, 33cm apart. You can also plant at 6 plants per metre in a staggered double row, with 33cm between each plant along the row and 40cm between the rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlder buckthorn is great as a small specimen tree in a wildlife border. The berries are loved by birds, especially thrushes and the flowers are excellent for bees. It can be combined with other berried shrubs like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hawthorn-hedge-plants-crataegus-monogyna\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehawthorn\u003c\/a\u003e, and underplanted with small herbaceous perennials such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ivyleaf-cyclamen-hederifolium-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecyclamen\u003c\/a\u003e, and sweet violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of a native hedge, it can be planted alongside other native trees, shrubs and rambling plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackthorn-sloe-hedge-plants-prunus-spinosa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblackthorn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/field-maple-hedge-plants-acer-campestre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efield maple\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-holly-hedge-plants-ilex-aquifolium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eholly\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dog-rose-hedge-plants-rosa-canina\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edog-rose\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wayfaring-tree-hedge-plants-viburnum-lantana\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewayfaring tree\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-ivy-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eivy\u003c\/a\u003e. Using a wide variety of species creates varied habitat for wildlife and a long flowering season with pollen and nectar produced for many months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its name, the alder buckthorn is neither an alder, nor does it have thorns. Recently, botanists have determined that the former \u003cem\u003eRhamnus frangula\u003c\/em\u003e really belongs in its own genus, and it is now officially called \u003cem\u003eFrangula alnus\u003c\/em\u003e. It is also known as black dogwood, breaking buckthorn or glossy buckthorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was used as a dye plant in the past with a yellow pigment made from the foliage and bark. A blue or grey dye can be made from the ripe berries and the unripe berries produce a green pigment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purging-buckthorn-hedge-plants-rhamnus-cathartica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurging Buckthorn\u003c\/a\u003e, this plant is the only food source for the beautiful yellow brimstone butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e  It is an excellent host for bees and butterflies, although the tiny flowers aren't really visible amongst the leaves. It isn't the most ornamental shrub, but it is excellent for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirewood: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe charcoal made from buckthorn wood is one of the best for making gunpowder. The wood is durable and easy to sharpen, so was used historically for nails, skewers and arrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brimstone butterfly lays on only two British plants: this one and Purging Buckthorn, which is thorny and suits chalk, where Alder Buckthorn wants damper ground. In a native hedge, plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guelder-rose-hedge-plants-viburnum-opulus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuelder Rose\u003c\/a\u003e, which likes the same damp soil, and with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-hazel-hedge-plants-corylus-avellana\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHazel\u003c\/a\u003e and Hawthorn as the backbone. See our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/hedging\/double-staggered-row-hedge-spacing-planting-distance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espacing a double row\u003c\/a\u003e. Dust the roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge for Hedging?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedging is not a sideline here: your Alder Buckthorn is grown for us as hedging by specialist growers. Bareroot plants are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months. Ashridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Alder Buckthorn and Purging Buckthorn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurging Buckthorn is thorny, suckering and a plant of chalk. Alder Buckthorn is thornless and wants damper, more acid ground. Both feed the Brimstone butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it bring Brimstone butterflies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives them somewhere to breed. The Brimstone can lay its eggs on only two plants in Britain, Alder Buckthorn and Purging Buckthorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Alder Buckthorn have thorns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is neither an Alder nor thorny, and the branches are smooth. It is the one to plant if you want the Brimstone without the thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hedge, up to about 5 metres. Left unpruned, it grows 4 to 8 metres tall by 2.5 to 4 metres wide, in 5 to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you trim an Alder Buckthorn hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, before the birds nest. It needs little pruning otherwise, and it tolerates a hard cut if it outgrows its space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for bees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list. The small, greenish flowers open in late spring and early summer and are well worked by bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the plants delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the plants are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your plants are lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 60\/80cm","offer_id":54992624550214,"sku":"RHAMFRA-60\/80","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/buckthorn-alder-rhamnus-frangula-1-hedging.jpg?v=1755205285"},{"product_id":"berberis-julianae-hedging-plants-chinese-wintergreen-barberry","title":"Wintergreen Chinese Barberry Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWintergreen Chinese Barberry Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure hedge, specimen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium. Dense, thorny habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen thorny shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berberis julianae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBareroot Delivery Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nov-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance, Growth \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberis julianae, known as Wintergreen, Chinese, or Julia's Barberry, is a dense, seriously spiny shrub that makes a strong, impenetrable hedge of up to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts new spring leaves unfurl in copper shades amongst yellow flowers, which ripen into black berries. \u003cbr\u003eThe evergreen leaves mature to dark green in summer, then turn warm ruddy red late Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense growth and long spines make an excellent intruder-proof hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/berberis-hedging-plants-barberry\"\u003eberberis hedging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterlogged sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very tough, clips well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy to -15C, salt tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarberries will grow well in sun or partial shade but you'll get the best flowers and berries in a sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're great for exposed or seaside gardens, and for polluted inner city sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA secure hedging plant with year round interest is rare, your other options that fit that bill are pretty much \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/berberis-darwinii-hedge-plants-darwins-barberry\"\u003eBerberis darwinii\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/pyracantha-hedging-plants\"\u003ePyracanthas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts yellow spring flowers, copper-tinted young leaves, and pleasant autumn foliage colours that kick in when the last herbaceous perennials are dying back and then last all winter all make it an excellent evergreen backdrop to any flower border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a great plant for wildlife gardens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe early single flowers are a vital source of food for bees, which become active in the cold seasons whenever the temperature is above 10C. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike most of the barberries, its dense stems are perfect cover for small garden birds, especially those that nest near the ground, such as wrens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe berries aren't very showy, but blackbirds and thrushes love them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native of Central China, this is one of the hardiest barberries, tolerating temperatures as low as -15C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species was brought to Britain from China by the prolific plant collector Ernest H Wilson in 1900. It was named by the German botanist Camillo Schneider (1876-1951), after his wife, Julia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerr Schneider should have gone down in history as the 20th century's greatest Berberis scholar, but his life's academic work and manuscripts were destroyed by Allied bombing in 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 20\/30cm","offer_id":54992624582982,"sku":"BERBJUL-20\/30","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/wintergreen-barberry-berberis-julianae-flowers-1.jpg?v=1756803626"},{"product_id":"blackthorn-sloe-hedge-plants-prunus-spinosa","title":"Blackthorn \/ Sloe Hedge Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackthorn, the thorn that gives you sloes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackthorn, sloe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus spinosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot hedge plants, 40\/60cm, 60\/80cm and 90\/120cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants per metre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 in a single row, 6 in a staggered double row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hedge trimmed yearly to the height you want. About 4m (13ft) if left unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, up to 60cm a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorny:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, very\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suckers into a thicket if you let it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white flowers in early spring. Bloomy black sloes, 1.5cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any moist, well-drained soil, chalk included. Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H7, hardy anywhere in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators. Early blossom, dense nesting cover, sloes for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e November to April, while dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn, Prunus spinosa, is a thorny, deciduous native that makes a stock-proof country hedge, with small white flowers in early spring and bloomy black sloes in autumn. Unpruned it reaches about 4m; as a hedge you trim it once a year to whatever height you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlackthorn \/ Sloe Hedge Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackthorn, or sloe,\u003c\/strong\u003e is a native tree that makes a wonderful deciduous wildlife hedge. Its sharp black thorns provide an impenetrable barrier for keeping intruders out and stock in, while a froth of small white, open flowers bring sublime beauty in early spring, an iconic sight in the British countryside. In autumn, the shrub produces small purple-black sloes, covered in a pretty bloom; these berries make wonderful sloe gin. Blackthorn is the perfect secure boundary to any sizeable garden or field, and is tough enough to be a roadside hedge, in sun or part shade, and will thrive in any soil except waterlogged sites. Fast growing, it'll reach about 4 metres, but is easily kept in check by annual pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants on this page are bareroot saplings, ideal for planting as hedging or in woodland projects. If you're looking for another kind of hedging, evergreen perhaps or something for smaller gardens, here's where you can browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehedging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackthorn hedge plants are delivered bareroot during late autumn and winter, approximately November-April inclusive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small plants are cheaper and overall more convenient for hedge use, unless instant impact is your priority. If you are only buying a few plants for ornamental use, then you may as well use bigger ones. All our hedge plants are measured by their height in centimetres above the ground (the roots aren't measured).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Blackthorn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's extremely hardy and tough. It'll grow anywhere with decent drainage, chalk included. It's a native British shrub, recognisable for its distinctive clouds of white spring blossom on bare branches, then purple sloes in autumn. It's also drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a tough hedging plant and will \u003cstrong\u003eregrow quickly after clipping,\u003c\/strong\u003e so it can be hard pruned annually to keep it in check. Do this wearing suitably tough gloves, in winter but not in freezing temperatures. Blackthorn can also be left to grow, if you prefer a more natural shape to your hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn has a reputation for its sharp thorns, so take care where you plant it; however, its dense network of foliage and branches means it's popular with birds who use it for nesting and for foraging under cover (they also love the autumn sloes). Plants are quite vigorous, and can grow up to 60cm each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing a Blackthorn hedge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant at 3 plants per metre, 33cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blackthorn hedge is great anywhere you want to keep out intruders, keep animals in or encourage wildlife, in all but the smallest of gardens. In a city garden, it's definitely a statement of rural intent, that frothy white spring blossom bringing a hit of countryside charm. Consider it for enclosing an allotment, as it provides a home for a huge range of wildlife and pollinators and also gives you sloes for gin and vodka in October and November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hedge alone will be a real draw for wildlife, attracting pollinating insects, birds and all kinds of small mammals to its dense cover. To continue the ecological theme, underplant with common dog violet, hedge woundwort or dead nettles and don't tidy up too much. The leaves and fallen berries are rich pickings for hedgehogs, insects and other creatures. Team it with a wildflower meadow on a sunny bank for maximum pulling-power for insects, birds and mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn is an essential component in some of our hedge mixes, including our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mixed-bird-friendly-hedge-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBird Friendly hedging\u003c\/a\u003e, and combines well with other native hedging plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crab-apple-hedge-plants-malus-sylvestris\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewild crab-apple\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-native-dogwood-hedge-plants-cornus-sanguinea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edogwood\u003c\/a\u003e. Treat as a good old-fashioned pick and mix to create a mixed hedge to provide fruit, flowers and protection all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn is one of the two thorns that hold a native hedge together. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hawthorn-hedge-plants-crataegus-monogyna\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHawthorn\u003c\/a\u003e is the other, flowering in May when the blackthorn has finished, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-hazel-hedge-plants-corylus-avellana\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHazel\u003c\/a\u003e is the usual third. To have the mixing done for you, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mixed-blackthorn-based-hedge-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblackthorn-based hedge mix\u003c\/a\u003e is the traditional sheep-country recipe. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-bluebell-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNative bluebells\u003c\/a\u003e do well at the foot of a thorn hedge, and the rest of the natives are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-british-hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Hedging from Ashridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell more bareroot hedging than almost anyone in the UK, so your blackthorn is lifted to order and does not sit about. It is grown for us as hedging from the outset. Ashridge holds the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, and bareroot plants are guaranteed for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many blackthorn plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree per metre in a single row, 33cm apart. For a stock-proof hedge, six per metre in a staggered double row, the rows 40cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between blackthorn and hawthorn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn flowers first, in early spring on bare wood, and bears sloes. Hawthorn flowers in May and bears red haws. Blackthorn suckers into a thicket; hawthorn does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill blackthorn grow on chalk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Blackthorn grows on chalk, clay, loam or sand, acid or alkaline. What it will not stand is waterlogging. Full sun gives the most blossom and sloes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes blackthorn spread by suckers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does. Take them out, unless a solid thicket is what you want. In a field hedge that is a virtue. Beside a lawn, mow them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I plant bareroot blackthorn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom November to April, while dormant, on any day when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Water the row through its first summer and keep it weed-free for two or three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 40\/60cm","offer_id":54992624877894,"sku":"PRUNSPI-40\/60","price":1.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 60\/80cm","offer_id":54992624910662,"sku":"PRUNSPI-60\/80","price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 90\/120cm","offer_id":54992624943430,"sku":"PRUNSPI-90\/120","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/blackthorn-flowers.jpg?v=1755634242"},{"product_id":"box-hedge-plants-buxus-sempervirens","title":"Common Box Hedge Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buxus sempervirens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants at 15\/20cm and 30\/40cm. Pot-grown at 30\/40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm to 2m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize if left unclipped:\u003c\/strong\u003e A large shrub or small tree, to about 5m, over 10 to 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 plants per metre in a single row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy dark green, to 3cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small and yellowish, in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil, chalk included. Partial or full shade; in full sun the leaves can scorch on dry soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low formal hedges, edging and topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. Pot-grown, all year when in stock. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Box is the native evergreen for low formal hedges, edging and topiary: small, glossy, dark green leaves on a slow, dense plant that clips to a sharp line. It grows in any well-drained soil, chalk included, and is happier in shade than in hot sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Box Hedge Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon box\u003c\/strong\u003e is the go-to variety if you want plants to shape into sharp-edged evergreen edging hedges or topiary. Left uncut, the shrubs can grow into small trees more than 5m. They respond well to cutting, forming dense, springy plants packed with small, glossy, bright green oval leaves. Box is shade tolerant, hardy down to -20C and frost resistant, so all areas of the UK can enjoy it. Add to that a slightly citrusy, fresh smell, and you have a winner. We stock other varieties of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/box-hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebox hedging\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare-root plants are delivered in winter and are only planted when they're dormant, from November to April. They can be pre-ordered in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small plants are cheaper and more convenient for hedging, unless instant impact is your priority. If you are buying a few plants for ornamental use, then you may as well use bigger ones. All our hedge plants are measured by their height in centimetres above the ground (the roots aren't measured).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Common Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox will grow well in poor, dry soils including chalk, and it thrives in shady conditions; the leaves can be scorched by sun and winds. It doesn't like poor drainage or waterlogging, but it'll grow in heavy clay on a slope or on top of a ridged bed where the drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other thing that Box hates is poor air circulation, which is a necessary condition for box blight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it's slow-growing, you only have to clip it once a year, and it can eventually grow to 2m as a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing a Common Box hedge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant at 5 plants per metre in a single row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox is one of the best hedging plants for a formal look, whether that's as traditional as a parterre or as contemporary as geometric topiary. The ornamental, evergreen low-growing hedges look equally good frosted in winter or glossy green in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clips so tightly that you can achieve knife-edge lines with it, due to the sheer number of small leaves. Box can act as a frame for bedding schemes and stop plants spilling over paths: think of Monty Don's Jewel Garden at Longmeadow. Here, the rich tones of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dahlia-tubers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edahlias\u003c\/a\u003e and grasses tumble around. Ornamental kitchen gardens on country estates were often edged with box to create a productive yet handsome vista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuxus sempervirens is one of the favourite plants used for topiary, as it's so dense: think of the ubiquitous box balls you see in many a modern garden. However, box can live for several centuries and grow up to 6m tall, as many huge examples in stately homes will testify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/hedging\/box-blight-hedge-disease\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebox blight\u003c\/a\u003e became a problem, the tradition of clipping plants on Derby Day is no longer advised. Buxus is better trimmed in winter, as box blight likes warm, damp conditions where plants are overcrowded. Spores then enter wounds to a plant. Clip in winter, on a dry day when the temperature is above freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere really is no other plant that can be sculpted as accurately, with such reliable coverage as box. However, if you would prefer something with about the same look but faster growing and without the risk of disease, consider using \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shrubby-honeysuckle-hedge-plants-lonicera-nitida\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLonicera nitida\u003c\/a\u003e or Ilex Crenata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to southern England and across South-western Eurasia, thriving on hillsides and woodland. England's most famous wild populations of Box are on Box Hill in Surrey, the Cotswolds, the North Downs and the Chilterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn English folklore, Box was associated with sorrow and branches were thrown onto coffins by mourners. As a contrast, Box trees are considered sacred in Georgia, where twigs are taken to church on Palm Sunday to bring protection to the home and good luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is highly prized for its density, close-grained texture and warm yellow tone. It is made into inlay and marquetry, even as a substitute for ivory. Traditional uses include croquet mallets, recorders and stringed instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContaining steroidal alkaloids and flavonoids, Box has been used medicinally for centuries. Maladies supposed to be helped by box include gout, urinary tract infections, intestinal worms, skin problems, haemorrhoids, epilepsy and headaches. Homoeopaths use the leaves to treat rheumatism and fever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box has been awarded the RHS's Plants for Pollinators Award: bees love it, and it provides a sheltered home for birds, small mammals and insects. Fairly inconspicuous male and female green-yellow flower clusters are produced in April and May. Pollinated female flowers develop into a brown, woody seed case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirewood: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt will burn well, but as it is one of the most expensive timbers in the world, costing as much as £40,000 per cubic metre, it is not advised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLow Box edging wants something tall, dark and formal behind it, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yew-hedge-plants-taxus-baccata\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYew\u003c\/a\u003e is the classic answer; there are more sizes under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yew-hedging-plants-taxus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYew hedging\u003c\/a\u003e. Inside a Box frame, Dahlias and grasses can spill as they please, as they do at Longmeadow. Dust bareroot plants with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Hedging from Ashridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedging is not a sideline here: your Box is grown for us as hedging by specialist growers. Bareroot plants are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months. Ashridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do you plant Box hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive plants to the metre, 20cm apart, in a single row, whichever size you buy. Box is slow, so do not be tempted to stretch the spacing to save plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will a Box hedge grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it anywhere from 30cm edging to a 2 metre hedge. Left alone, it reaches about 5 metres as a large shrub or small tree, over 10 to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Box grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it prefers it. Box grows best in partial shade and can be scorched by sun and strong winds where the soil is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is killing my Box hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually Box blight or Box Tree Caterpillar. Clean tools and good airflow through the plants help against blight. If either keeps coming back, Lonicera nitida gives you a similar look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Box grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is the point: one clip a year keeps it sharp. Buy the 30\/40cm size if you want the line of a hedge sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are Box plants delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot plants are delivered from November to April, while they are dormant. The pot-grown size can be delivered and planted in any month when you find it in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 15\/20cm","offer_id":54992624976198,"sku":"BUXUSEM-15\/20","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ 30\/40cm","offer_id":54992625008966,"sku":"BUXUSEM-CN-30\/40","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 30\/40cm","offer_id":54992625041734,"sku":"BUXUSEM-30\/40","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/box-common-buxus-sempervirens-hedge-3.jpg?v=1755205285"},{"product_id":"cherry-laurel-hedge-plants-prunus-laurocerasus-rotundifolia","title":"Common Laurel Hedge Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCommon Laurel Hedge Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecommon \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e cherry laurel \u003c\/strong\u003eis a vigorous garden superhero that relishes inhospitable conditions and will make a stunning, shiny green hedge all year round. Its seriously glossy, greeny-yellow leaves, which can be up to 15 cm long, are so verdant and lush that they look almost tropical. Naturally bushy, it blocks out light very well, and helps to dissipate strong, prevailing winds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn summer, it's festooned with tall, white, flowers that are richly scented and pull in bees and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\nAutumn brings large, shiny, black, inedible \"cherries\" that are hugely popular with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's almost infinitely forgiving of mistakes, so it's hard not to produce a good Laurel hedge!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eView the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/laurel-hedging-plants\"\u003elaurel hedging\u003c\/a\u003e or our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nA similar but less vigorous option is Portuguese laurel, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/portuguese-laurel-hedge-plants-prunus-lusitanica-angustifolia\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica\u003c\/a\u003e. For restrained evergreen hedging with smaller, matt leaves, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/privet-hedging-plants-ligustrum\"\u003ePrivet hedging\u003c\/a\u003e has the same propensity to thrive where no other plant dare go.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered during late autumn and winter, approximately November-April inclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSize sold: 30-60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHedge Height: 1m to very tall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoil: all soils\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse: Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle Row: 2-3\/m\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Bright Green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat for poor soils and brightening a shady corner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Common Laurel\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt'll grow in any soil apart from waterlogged. It's very shade tolerant, and is a go-to choice for shady sites with poor, dry soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's low maintenance and can be hard pruned at anytime if necessary, although it'll bounce back better if you do this in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing a Cherry Laurel hedge: \u003c\/strong\u003eLike most formal hedging, plant at 3 per metre, 33cm apart in a single row.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts vigour is second to none, its rounded, shiny leaves play with light to brighten a dark corner of the garden, and it can be shaped into individual balls or lollipops that look fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant a laurel hedge next to a low, stone wall, and you can 'extend' your wall by several metres by trimming the laurel flush to the wall's face. It'll provide a perfect screen to block the line of sight from nearby buildings, and is an ideal windbreak to provide shelter in a garden so that you can grow more tender ornamental trees and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead and stone statuary or planters look especially good against its vibrant green and are indicative of how laurel can be used in a more formal setting where you use laurel to provide structure in the garden as opposed to the more commonly used but slower growing box or yew.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother use is as ground cover for game and wildlife, although it's probably best not to grow it next to a field containing livestock because it's poisonous to them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Clip \u0026amp; Prune Laurel Hedges \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome formative pruning will make it as dense as possible. Do not clip Laurel Hedging straight after planting, but wait until new leaves appear, showing that the roots have established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaurel can put out new growth from the junction of stem and leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo encourage this growth, cut back a branch so two or three leaves remain.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new side shoot will come from each leaf within a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo this yearly until there is a good structure of bushy branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA mature hedge is best pruned with secateurs and loppers when practical, which won't leave ragged foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe best time to use a hedge trimmer is the middle of Spring, when the vigorous new growth will cover the ragged foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrim your hedge into a sort of \"A\" shape, with a flat top. A slight taper to a hedge - wider at the bottom than at the top - allows light and air to get to the lower branches, keeping them healthy and covered in leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Pruning Old Laurel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurel cut to the ground will grow back. Mid-winter is the best time for surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we refer to as cherry or common laurel is not a true laurel like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/sweet-bay-leaf-laurel-hedge-plants-laurus-nobilis\"\u003ebay leaf laurel\u003c\/a\u003e (Laurus nobilis): it belongs to the cherry family, the genus Prunus. It has a long tradition of use in gardens here since it was first introduced from the Ottoman Empire in the 1500s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-lasting foliage is a standard element for floristry.\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Laurel, the main evergreen broadleaf available in Britain was \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/green-holly-hedge-plants-ilex-aquifolium\"\u003eHolly\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/box-hedging-plants\"\u003eboxwood\u003c\/a\u003e is too slow for tall barrier hedges around a garden), and it's mostly a case of \"everything Holly can do, Laurel can do better\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCherry laurel has \u003cstrong\u003eheavier, bigger leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e than Holly that are better at \u003cstrong\u003eexcluding light\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etraffic noise\u003c\/strong\u003e. They also stop effectively weeds from getting started in their dense shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it grows quickly to considerable heights, whereas Holly has medium-to-low vigour and so isn't ideal for really tall hedges.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a splendid laurel hedge outside Bristol providing shelter from the M5 that is around 20 feet, 7 metres, tall; you can't achieve that with Holly in a reasonable time frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 30\/50cm","offer_id":54992625369414,"sku":"PRUNLAURO-30\/50","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 60\/80cm","offer_id":54992625402182,"sku":"PRUNLAURO-60\/80","price":3.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ 80\/100cm 3L","offer_id":54992625434950,"sku":"PRUNLAURO-3L","price":11.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trough \/ 80\/100","offer_id":57602762408262,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/cherry-laurel-prunus-laurocerasus-rotundifolia-hedge-leaves-2.jpg?v=1755466841"},{"product_id":"cherry-plum-hedge-plants-prunus-cerasifera-myrobalan","title":"Cherry Plum Hedging Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus cerasifera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants at 40\/60cm, 60\/80cm and 90\/120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 plants per metre in a single row, or 6 per metre in a staggered double row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize if left unclipped:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12m tall and wider than 8m, over 20 to 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small and white, in early spring as the leaves open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible, plum-like, red, orange or yellow, about 2.5cm long. Not every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any moderately fertile soil that drains, chalk and clay included. Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Plum is a twiggy, deciduous hedging plant and small tree that opens its small white flowers in early spring, among the first of the year, and sometimes follows them with edible fruit. It grows in any soil that drains, in full sun, and it is a Plant for Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCherry Plum Hedging Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Plum, Prunus cerasifera\u003c\/strong\u003e is an untidy looking large shrub or small tree with a shaggy canopy that makes an excellent \u003cstrong\u003ecountry or urban hedging plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Prunus cerasifera is one of the first woody plants to flower each spring, starting in February and usually continuing until April. It has a few thorns. Its small, red\/purple plums are edible, about an inch wide and are ripe in July. They're sweet and quite tasty, like a greengage with a less intense flavour. It makes an equally good hedge plant and screening tree. When it's grown as a tree, it develops a twiggy, wild looking canopy that is good for blocking sight and tends to attract nesting birds. It'll grow on most well drained soils and will reach 8 to 12 metres if it grows freely as a tree. The plants on this page are young saplings, ideal for planting as hedging or in woodland projects. You can also buy large, ornamental \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-cherry-plum-trees-prunus-cerasifera-nigra\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Cherry Plum trees\u003c\/a\u003e here, which have a much tidier canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehedging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCherry Plum hedge plants are \u003cstrong\u003eonly delivered bareroot\u003c\/strong\u003e, during winter (Nov-April).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen you are ordering Cherry Plum plants for a hedge, we generally recommend that you use plants that are graded at 60\/80cm. They're cheaper than large plants, easier to handle and they'll establish well in poor conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse the larger, 90\/120cm high plants if you want a taller hedge quickly or for instant impact as a specimen tree.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll our \u003cstrong\u003ehedge plants are measured\u003c\/strong\u003e by their height in centimetres above the ground (the roots aren't measured).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpacing a Cherry Plum hedge:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant Cherry Plum hedging at 3 plants per metre, 33cm apart.\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can also plant Cherry Plum at 6 plants per metre in a staggered double row, with 33cm between each plant along the row and 40 between the rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country hedge, Cherry Plum mixes with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hawthorn-hedge-plants-crataegus-monogyna\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHawthorn\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackthorn-sloe-hedge-plants-prunus-spinosa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlackthorn\u003c\/a\u003e, which add the thorns that it mostly lacks. The Purple Cherry Plum is the same species with dark leaves, grown as a garden tree. Dust the roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Hedging from Ashridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedging is not a sideline here: your Cherry Plum is grown for us as hedging by specialist growers, lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months. Ashridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do you plant Cherry Plum hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 3 to the metre, 33cm apart, in a single row. For a thicker hedge, plant 6 to the metre in a staggered double row, with 40cm between the two rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat Cherry Plums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The fruit is edible, plum-like and about 2.5cm long, in red, orange or yellow. Ours are sweet, like a greengage with a milder flavour, and ripe in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Cherry Plum flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, as the leaves open. It is one of the first woody plants into flower each year, and it is a Plant for Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Cherry Plum grow if you do not clip it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a free-growing tree it reaches 8 to 12 metres in height and more than 8 metres in spread, over 20 to 50 years. As a hedge you hold it where you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size of plant should you buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most hedges, the 60\/80cm grade: it is cheaper than the larger size, easy to handle and establishes well in poor conditions. Use 90\/120cm plants where you want height sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cherry Plum a native plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is not a British native. For a strictly native hedge, plant Hawthorn and Blackthorn, and keep Cherry Plum for its early flowers and its fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are Cherry Plum plants delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the plants are dormant. You can order at any time of year and they are lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 60\/80cm","offer_id":54992625500486,"sku":"PRUNCER-60\/80","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 90\/120cm","offer_id":54992625533254,"sku":"PRUNCER-90\/120","price":3.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 40\/60cm","offer_id":54992625566022,"sku":"PRUNCER-40\/60","price":1.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/cherry-plum-prunus-cerasifera-fruit-3.jpg?v=1755634298"},{"product_id":"colorado-blue-spruce-sapling-trees-picea-pungens-glauca","title":"Blue Spruce Sapling Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Spruce, the silver-blue form of the Colorado Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picea pungens Glauca Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot saplings, 15\/25 and 20\/40cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e To about 15m tall, 4 to 8m wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to full size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen. Stiff, pointed, silvery-blue needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green at first, ripening to pale brown and hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained, neutral to acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H7, hardy in the severest British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Spruce is the Colorado Spruce in its silver-blue coat: a conical evergreen with stiff, waxy needles, slow enough to enjoy for years as a garden specimen and reaching about 15 metres in time. It is rated H7, wants full sun and a moist, neutral to acid soil, and doubles as a living Christmas tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Spruce Sapling Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural variant of the Colorado spruce, being a medium-sized tree with blue tinted, grey-green needles. Especially beautiful by water, it also makes a good no drop Christmas tree. To 15m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eevergreens\u003c\/a\u003e, our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esapling trees and hedging\u003c\/a\u003e, or our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garden-trees-big-standards\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etrees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruces are delivered bareroot from late autumn to early spring, November to April. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small plants are cheaper and more forgiving of less than ideal aftercare, so they're best for a big planting project. If instant impact is your priority, or if you are only buying a few plants for ornamental use in a place where it's convenient to water them well in their first year, then you may as well use bigger ones. All our sapling trees are measured by their height in centimetres above the ground (the roots aren't measured).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Blue Spruce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not fussy about soil, but will be most vigorous on rich, moist, slightly acidic sites. Good drought tolerance when established. Suitable for exposed, windy sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Christmas tree plot, grow it beside the traditional \u003ca href=\"\/products\/norway-spruce-hedge-plants-picea-abies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNorway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e and the soft-needled \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nordman-fir-sapling-trees-abies-nordmanniana\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNordmann Fir\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/serbian-spruce-sapling-trees-picea-omorika\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSerbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e is another ornamental Spruce for a garden, and the rest are with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers-evergreen-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econifers\u003c\/a\u003e. Dust the roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge for Hedging and Young Trees?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedging and young trees are not a sideline here: your Blue Spruce saplings are grown for us by specialist growers. Bareroot plants are lifted to order while dormant and guaranteed for 12 months. Ashridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Blue Spruce grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo about 15 metres tall and 4 to 8 metres across, over several decades. Named garden selections of the blue form stay far smaller, but these are seed-raised saplings of the full-sized tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe needles are covered in wax, which gives them the silvery-blue cast. Seed-raised trees vary a little in how blue they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoist but well-drained, and neutral to acid. It is not a tree for thin chalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you use it as a Christmas tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It holds its needles well indoors. Grown in the ground it makes a good outdoor tree to decorate year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Spruces keep their own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the plants delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot only, from November to April, while the plants are dormant. You can order at any time of year and your plants are lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 20\/40cm","offer_id":54992625697094,"sku":"PICEPUNGLA-30\/40","price":4.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 15\/25cm","offer_id":54992625729862,"sku":"PICEPUNGL-15\/30","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/blue-spruce-mature-tree.jpg?v=1755543003"},{"product_id":"common-green-beech-hedge-plants-fagus-sylvatica","title":"Green Beech Hedging Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot 20\/40cm to 150\/175cm; 1m troughs 125\/150cm and 150\/175cm also available on this page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants per metre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single row 3\/m; staggered double row 6\/m, or 4\/m for a fuller winter face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate hedge height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept at 1–5m (a tree to 25–30m unclipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60cm a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen or deciduous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous — but clip it in summer and it holds coppery-brown leaves right through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorny:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Leaves and mast can upset dogs if eaten in quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter, free-draining soil and full sun. Struggles on heavy, wet ground or in frost pockets, where \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hornbeam-hedge-plants-carpinus-betulus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehornbeam\u003c\/a\u003e is the honest alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 1993, hardiness rating H6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mast feeds birds and small mammals in irregular \"mast years\", roughly every 5–12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April — guaranteed to grow for 12 months, correctly cared for. The instant trough option on this page is not covered by that guarantee. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen beech hedging (\u003cem\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e) is Britain's classic formal deciduous hedge — a fresh, bright green that grows 30–60cm a year and, once clipped, holds its coppery-brown leaves right through winter instead of dropping them like a hedge left to grow naturally. It clips to as sharp a face as any evergreen, on a fraction of the maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Beech Hedging: Winter Colour Without an Evergreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeech's trick is called marcescence — trim a beech hedge in late summer and the dead leaves stay attached through winter rather than falling, giving genuine screening and colour from a plant that's technically deciduous. Left unclipped, a beech tree drops its leaves like anything else; it's the annual cut that keeps the winter leaves on. That single fact is why beech reads, from a distance, almost like an evergreen hedge for most of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants lighter, free-draining soil and a reasonably sunny spot to do this well. On heavy clay or ground that holds winter wet, beech struggles and thins at the base — hornbeam, its near-identical cousin in every respect except soil tolerance, is the honest choice there instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tallest Hedge on Earth Is Beech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meikleour Beech Hedge in Perthshire, planted in the autumn of 1745, now stands around 30 metres tall and roughly 530 metres long — Guinness-recognised as both the tallest and the longest hedge on the planet, trimmed only about once a decade. Local tradition holds that it grows so vigorously because the men who planted it fell at the Battle of Culloden the following year and never returned to tend it; the death of Robert Murray Nairne at Culloden in 1746 is recorded history, whatever truth lies behind the folklore about the hedge itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeech wood has a working history to match its garden presence: it smoked much of the nation's herring and, being close-grained and hard-wearing, supplied kitchen utensils, tool handles and furniture for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen beech's most natural partner is its own purple-leaved relative, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copper-beech-hedge-plants-fagus-sylvatica-purpurea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecopper beech\u003c\/a\u003e — mixing the two in one run makes the traditional tapestry hedge, since both grow at exactly the same rate. On wetter or heavier ground, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hornbeam-hedge-plants-carpinus-betulus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehornbeam\u003c\/a\u003e is the site-driven alternative rather than a struggling beech, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yew-hedge-plants-taxus-baccata\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyew\u003c\/a\u003e is the evergreen option where winter colour matters less than year-round density. As a clean green backdrop, beech suits almost anything planted in front of it — a border from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eperennial plant range\u003c\/a\u003e included. Browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beech-hedging-plants-fagus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeech hedging range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge for Your Hedge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge hedging is grown under contract by specialist UK growers, to our own specification — never surplus stock from elsewhere. We're one of the UK's largest bareroot hedging sellers, and a purpose-built cold store keeps stock in top condition all season. Bareroot green beech is guaranteed to grow for 12 months, planted and cared for correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes green beech keep its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if trimmed — clip it in late summer and the dead brown leaves hold on the branches right through to spring, giving effective winter screening from a deciduous plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill beech grow on my clay soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably — beech wants lighter, free-draining ground and struggles on heavy, wet clay. Hornbeam tolerates exactly those conditions and is the more honest choice there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I trim a beech hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year, in late summer (August or September), is enough for a mature beech hedge. Use secateurs rather than shears so you're not slicing the larger leaves in half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many beech plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 per metre in a single row, or 4–6 per metre in a staggered double row for a fuller, faster-establishing screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the trough option on this page covered by the guarantee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the 12-month guarantee applies to our bareroot hedging. The instant trough option, being an established rootballed plant supplied in a container, sits outside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix green beech with copper beech in one hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the classic tapestry hedge. The two grow at exactly the same rate and take the same clip, so they knit together as a single hedge rather than competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 20\/40cm","offer_id":54992625828166,"sku":"FAGUSYL-30\/40","price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 40\/60cm","offer_id":54992625860934,"sku":"FAGUSYL-40\/60","price":1.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 60\/80cm","offer_id":54992625893702,"sku":"FAGUSYL-60\/80","price":1.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 90\/120cm","offer_id":54992625926470,"sku":"FAGUSYL-90\/125","price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 120\/150cm","offer_id":54992625959238,"sku":"FAGUSYL-120\/150","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 150\/175cm","offer_id":54992625992006,"sku":"FAGUSYL-150\/175","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trough \/ 125\/150cm 1m Trough","offer_id":54992626057542,"sku":"FAGUSYL-125\/150cm 1m Trough","price":149.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trough \/ 150\/175cm 1m Trough","offer_id":54992626024774,"sku":"FAGUSYL-150\/175cm 1m Trough","price":169.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/green-beech-hedging.webp?v=1757102573"},{"product_id":"common-hazel-hedge-plants-corylus-avellana","title":"Hazel Hedge Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot 40\/60cm to 90\/120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants per metre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single row 3\/m; staggered double row 6\/m for a thicker, faster-establishing screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate hedge height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whatever height you keep it clipped to — naturally bushy from the base (a tree to around 12m if left unclipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 45cm a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen or deciduous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous — catkins dress the bare stems from late winter, well before the leaves appear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorny:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — thornless and safe near livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil including damp ground, shade-tolerant; avoid very acid soil, permanently waterlogged ground, and exposed coastal sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — only named cultivars hold it, not the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hazel dormouse's signature plant — nuts fatten it for hibernation, and spring leaves host the caterpillars it feeds on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April — guaranteed to grow for 12 months, correctly cared for. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHazel hedging (\u003cem\u003eCorylus avellana\u003c\/em\u003e) is the country hedge rather than the formal one — a thornless, shade-tolerant native that grows around 45cm a year, copes with almost any soil including genuinely damp ground, and is the single most-used ingredient across our mixed native hedging packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHazel Hedging: The Country Native That Copes with Almost Anything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazel is naturally bushy from the base rather than growing into a single trunk, which is exactly what a good informal hedge wants — it fills out low down without the gappy bottom that troubles hedges left unclipped. It tolerates shade better than most native hedging, handles damp ground that would rot out drier-loving species, and shrugs off any soil short of the truly acid or truly waterlogged. The one place it struggles is directly on the coast, where salt and wind take their toll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoppice it — cut it back hard to the base in winter — and it regrows strongly rather than sulking, which is why hazel has been managed this way in Britain for centuries and can genuinely outlive an uncoppiced tree several times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Dormouse's Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritain's hazel dormouse is named for this plant and depends on it directly: hazelnuts fatten the dormouse for hibernation, while the spring leaves host the caterpillars it hunts through the rest of the year (PTES). A hazel hedge left to flower and fruit properly is one of the more direct ways a garden can support a genuinely declining native mammal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant runs deep into folklore too — in Celtic tradition hazel was the tree of wisdom and divination, the wood of the dowsing rod and the \"nut of knowledge\" (Woodland Trust). Coppiced hazel built rural Britain in more practical ways: thatching spars, hurdles, wattle for wattle-and-daub walls, and net stakes all came from managed hazel stands (Woodland Trust). A hazel tree left alone lives around 80 years; coppiced, it can live for several hundred — cutting it down, repeatedly, is what keeps it alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazel is hedging's great mixer — it's a constituent of every one of our mixed native hedging packs, more than any other species we sell. It pairs constantly with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hawthorn-hedge-plants-crataegus-monogyna\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehawthorn\u003c\/a\u003e, its most frequent partner in the wild and in our own mixes, and with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackthorn-sloe-hedge-plants-prunus-spinosa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblackthorn\u003c\/a\u003e in the classic country matrix. If you'd rather buy a ready-made scheme, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mixed-conservation-hedge-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emixed conservation hedging pack\u003c\/a\u003e builds hazel in alongside its usual companions. For extra spring interest at the hedge foot, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mixed-naturalising-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enaturalising daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e flower before hazel leafs up. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hazel-hedging-plants-corylus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehazel hedging range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Hedging from Us?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge hedging is grown under contract by specialist UK growers, to our own specification — never surplus stock diverted from elsewhere. We're one of the UK's largest sellers of bareroot hedging, so stock is lifted to order and moves fast. Bareroot hazel is guaranteed to grow for 12 months, correctly planted and cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I coppice a hazel hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — cut it back hard to the base in winter and it regrows strongly. This is traditional management for hazel, and a coppiced hazel can live for several hundred years rather than the roughly 80 years it manages left uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill hazel grow in shade or on damp ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to both — hazel is more shade-tolerant than most native hedging and copes well with genuinely damp soil. It's less happy on very acid ground, permanently waterlogged sites, or directly on the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs hazel safe to plant near horses or livestock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — hazel is thornless and not toxic, making it a safe choice near grazing animals, unlike thornier or more toxic hedging species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich mixed hedging packs include hazel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of them — hazel is the most widely used constituent across our entire mixed native hedging range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many hazel plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 per metre in a single row, or 6 per metre in a staggered double row for a thicker, faster-establishing hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes hazel support any particular wildlife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, notably the hazel dormouse — the nuts fatten it for hibernation and the spring leaves feed the caterpillars it hunts. Catkin pollen is also among the earliest food sources for bees each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 40\/60cm","offer_id":54992626090310,"sku":"CORYAVE-40\/60","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 60\/80cm","offer_id":54992626123078,"sku":"CORYAVE-60\/80","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 90\/120cm","offer_id":54992626155846,"sku":"CORYAVE-100\/125","price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/common-hazelnuts-corylus-avellana-1.jpg?v=1755543128"},{"product_id":"common-native-dogwood-hedge-plants-cornus-sanguinea","title":"Common Red Dogwood Hedge Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot whips, 40\/60cm, 60\/80cm or 90\/120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants per metre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/m single row, 6\/m staggered double row (grant standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKept height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2.5m as a mixed-hedge constituent or colour block\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — leaves turn deep red in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorny:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil\/site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp ground or most soils including chalk; full sun for the strongest stem colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators; berries for birds; food for several moth caterpillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Dogwood is the native hedgerow dogwood — a suckering, twiggy shrub that fills the middle of a mixed native hedge and turns crimson-stemmed through winter. It isn't a formal, clipped-face plant; it's a filler and a colour-bringer, most often bought alongside hawthorn and hazel to make up a proper country hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes damp ground happily but is equally at home on most soils, including chalk. Give it full sun if winter stem colour matters to you — in shade the stems stay green rather than turning red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManaging it for colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft alone, common dogwood thickens into a tall native shrub. For the strongest winter stems, treat it as a pruning-group-7 plant: cut hard, back to 5–7.5cm from the ground, in late winter to early spring — colour lives in the youngest wood, so cutting hard is the point, not a maintenance chore. Wait until the plant has been in the ground two years and growing strongly before you start. In a country hedge grown for structure rather than colour, it can simply be left to thicken with the rest of the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and establishment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into a weed-free strip through the bareroot season, November to April, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground. Firm in to the root collar, apply Rootgrow, and water through the whole first season — the main cause of a young hedge failing is drought, not cold. Keep the base weed-free for the first two to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge for your hedge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge hedging is grown for one purpose — to be a hedge — under contract by specialist UK growers working to our specification. We're one of the largest UK sellers of bareroot hedging, to gardeners and the trade alike, so stock is lifted to order and moves fast through a purpose-built cold store that keeps it in top condition all season. Bareroot plants establish very readily: like for like, a bareroot plant is larger, stronger and healthier than a pot-grown one, and better value for money. Common Dogwood is guaranteed to grow for 12 months, subject to our standard care conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 plants per metre in a single row (33cm apart) for a garden hedge. For a stock-proof or grant-compliant hedge, plant a staggered double row at 6 plants per metre, rows around 40cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Common Dogwood a UK native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it's a constituent of most of our native mixed hedge packs — it's one of the standard building blocks of a proper country hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my dogwood's stems green rather than red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade is almost always the reason. The same shrub carries crimson twigs in full sun and lime-green ones in shade — if your dogwood is disappointing, check the site before anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I prune it for the best colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter to mid-spring, with early-to-mid April the best balance between enjoying this winter's stems and producing next winter's. Cut all shoots back to 5–7.5cm from the ground once the plant is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suckers, so left unchecked it will spread within the row. Regular cutting back keeps it in bounds — it's a well-behaved constituent of a mixed hedge once it's part of your normal trimming routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from my boundary should I plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 0.5m from a fence or boundary — this is also a condition of our 12-month guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hawthorn-hedge-plants-crataegus-monogyna\"\u003eHawthorn\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-hazel-hedge-plants-corylus-avellana\"\u003eHazel\u003c\/a\u003e, its constant partners in a native mix, and with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guelder-rose-hedge-plants-viburnum-opulus\"\u003eGuelder Rose\u003c\/a\u003e for extra berries and a second flowering season. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dogwood-hedging-plants-cornus\"\u003edogwood range\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ 40\/60cm","offer_id":54992626188614,"sku":"CORNSAN-40\/60","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 60\/80cm","offer_id":54992626221382,"sku":"CORNSAN-60\/80","price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ 90\/120cm","offer_id":54992626254150,"sku":"CORNSAN-90\/120","price":4.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/common-dogwood-cornus-sanguinea-autumn-leaves-4.jpg?v=1755634316"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/collections\/st-julien-a-plum-rootstock_caa1fe8a-aa02-435c-8b47-df6743db909d.jpg?v=1779803506","url":"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/bareroot-products.oembed?page=9","provider":"Ashridge Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}