Fig, Medlar, Mulberry, Quince

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These fruit trees have little in common with each other, except that they are less commonly grown!
They are generally hard to find in the shops, and none of them taste as good when bought as the real thing from your own garden.
Despite their exotic Eastern origins, they can thrive in most British gardens, given the right conditions.

Barerooted trees are delivered between November and the end of March, the winter planting season.
Pot grown varieties are available year round.

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This selection of exotic and unusual fruit are generally easy to grow and hardy across the UK, but they are not all able to produce ripe fruit outdoors when growing in colder regions of the North & Scotland, where a greenhouse may be necessary to get worthwhile crops.
Please read their desciptions carefully before buying.

All of these plants are genuinely self-fertile and do not need a pollination partner

Which Exotic Fruit Tree Should I Buy?

The common and Brown Turkey Figs crop fairly well in the Southern half of Great Britain, but given a sunny, South facing wall and a sheltered microclimate, they can be coaxed into cropping outdoors in a good year on the west coast up as far North as Glasgow. Even without their fruit, they are a handsome foliage plant for ornamental gardens.
Still, they are really a greenhouse crop in the North and Scotland, which is now easier than ever thanks to the dwarf fig, Little Miss Figgy.

Hardy kiwis are a similar story: in the North, they are unlikely to fruit consistently outside a greenhouse due to the later Spring frosts.
Jenny reaches around 6m, often takes a few years to start bearing fruit, and needs strong supports, but otherwise is a doddle to grow, so she's a great project for dedicated growers with a bit of space.

Medlars used to be a common delicacy in Britain, and they make a fine ornamental specimen or fruiting hedge. They are hardy and reasonably shade-tolerant, but like any fruit tree crop best in full sun.

Quinces add a perfume to your garden that is unmatched by any rose or lily. Serbian Gold is the most popular variety due to its early cropping and large size, but Meeches Prolific and Vranja are just as good.
They are extremely hardy, but do need full sun for the fruit to ripen.

King James I Mulberries are also very hardy and will crop well anywhere, but require a sheltered site and rich soil. They are such lovely trees when mature, especially in Autumn.
The fruit do not travel at all, so dried mulberries are all you ever find in the shops: nothing to compare with a fresh one!

Are medlar, kiwi and quince trees easy to grow?

Despite being less common, each of these species of tree is considerably easy to grow, particularly medlar, which will flourish in most soil types with adequate drainage. However, despite not having much in common, they all prefer a sunny, sheltered spot in your garden and love a south-facing wall to grow against or trail along.

What kind of soil should I use?

The type of soil you use depends mainly on your choice of plant. Kiwi requires a more acidic soil; quince prefers acidic to neutral soil, and figs and medlar will tolerate any soil. They all, however, need adequate drainage.

Should I plant my tree in a container or the ground?

Generally, fig trees are better having their roots restricted in a pot rather than growing directly in the ground.

Should I prune my tree?

All of these tree varieties will require pruning, and doing so during the winter months is ideal when they are dormant because it will reduce stress. However, they will each need a slightly different pruning method to ensure you stimulate new growth but don’t cause damage to the existing branches. It’s advisable to research your chosen variety and follow the specific guidelines carefully.

Do these varieties yield a good crop?

So long as you have matched their desired growing conditions, there is no reason that they will not flourish and fruit well. Each will require fertilising, feeding and pruning according to their needs, so check each variety carefully before buying.