Fruit tree collection
by Sarah - January 26th, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Thompson & Morgan has these fantastic value fruit tree packs.
Ideal if you want to grow several fruit trees. Get value for money buying these packs
Double U Cordon Collection – 2 trees – 1 of each variety £119.99
These distinctive U-shaped cordons are ideal for growing against a wall or training onto a wire framework. Guaranteed to look fantastic all year round and perfect for growing a heavy crop in small spaces which can be harvested from September. Being slightly older trees they will bear fruit quickly even in their first year of planting, and by simple spur pruning you will keep your investment in good shape for years to come. Pears are not self fertile and will need to planted near to another pear tree for successful pollination. Apple ‘Cybelle’ is self fertile but crops will be improved with cross pollination by another apple tree. Apple rootstock: P2. Pear rootstock: Quince A. Height: 2m (6’,5”). Spread: 75cm (2’,4”). Collection comprises 1 Double U Cordon tree each of:Apple ‘Cybelle’ – An excellent quality eating apple, with crunchy flesh, a delicate juicy flavour and a well balanced combination of sugar and acidity.Pear ‘Delsanne’ – Produces unusual round shaped fruits with a smooth tan skin and exceptional flavour.Useful links:How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide
Family Fruit Tree Collection – 3 fruit trees £89.99
Perfect for the Patio! Contains one tree each of Family Apple, Family Pear and Family Treeo of Delights.Each tree has three varieties grafted onto one tree and will crop at different times, so extending the picking season.Useful links:How to grow fruit trees
Patio Fruit Tree Collection – 3 trees – 1 of each variety £79.99
Imagine an orchard on your own patio! These fruit trees have been specifically for their dwarf habit making them ideal for growing in large containers on the patio.Collection comprises:Apple ‘Bright Star’ – This small tree produces a big crop of tasty bicoloured apples with a good balance of sugar and acid that gives a lovely flavour. ‘Bright Star’ apples store well after picking too. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’).Cherry ‘Griotella’ – This naturally dwarf tree has an attractive weeping habit, and looks stunning when in blossom. ‘Griotella’ produces heavy crops of sharp tasting fruits from late July that cook exceptionally well – especially tasty baked in a cherry pie! Height and spread: 1.5m (5’). Rootstock: Colt.Peach ‘Bonanza’ – A Californian bred, genetic dwarf peach producing a ‘mop head’ of full size leaves on a small tree, making it ideal for growing in containers. Each spring the trees are covered in a mass of pink blossom, followed by delicious full sized fruits. Height and spread: 1m (3’). Rootstock: St. Julien.Useful links:How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide
Apple and Pear Family Collection – 2 trees – 1 of each variety £69.98
An entire orchard on just one tree! Family fruit trees have three different varieties grafted onto one stem, which will pollinate each other and crop at different times to extend the picking season. Perfect for the smaller garden with room for only one tree; and even suited to growing in a large patio container (holding at least 30 litres of compost). Apple rootstock: M106. Pear rootstock: Quince A. Height and spread if not containerised: 4m (13’).Collection comprises 1 family apple tree and 1 family pear. Harvest from September.Family apple tree varieties:Apple ‘James Grieve’ – An excellent dual-use apple for cooking and eating. Apple ‘Discovery’ – An ever-popular early variety of dessert apple with a refreshing juicy flavour.Apple ‘Sunset’ – A good alternative to the desirable ‘Cox’ variety, and much easier to grow.Family pear varieties: Pear ‘Conference’ – One of the best known dessert pears, and tolerant of even cold, shady positions.Pear ‘Williams Bon Chretien’ – Often simply known as ‘Williams’, the fruits of this superb pear turn yellow as flesh ripens.Pear ‘Doyenne du Comice’ – A classic dessert pear with a sweet, juicy flavour.Useful links:How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide
Patio Fruit Collection – 3 trees – 1 of each variety £59.99
Imagine an orchard on your own patio! These fruit trees have been specifically for their dwarf habit making them ideal for growing in large containers on the patio.Collection comprises:Apple ‘Red Falstaff’ – Produces heavy crops of crunchy, juicy, red skinned apples with good resistance to scab. Height: 1.8m (5’,9″). Spread: 1.5m (4’,9″). Rootstock: M27.Nectarine ‘Necterella’ – Bred in California, Nectarine ‘Necterella’ is a genetically dwarf variety, making it ideal for growing in containers. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’) Rootstock: St. Julien.MPeach ‘Bonanza’ – Each spring the trees are covered in a mass of pink blossom, followed by delicious full sized fruits. Height and spread: 1m (3’) Rootstock: St. Julien.Useful links:How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide
Apple & Plum Tree Collection – 2 trees – 1 of each variety + 2 tree guards £39.99
This collection includes two popular garden varieties – Apple ‘Braeburn’ and Plum ‘Victoria’. Plus 2 tree guards to protect the trunks of your trees from rabbit, deer or pet damage. Apple ‘Braeburn’ – Huge crops of bi-coloured, smooth skinned, crisp and juicy fruits that can be harvested from October. Apple ‘Braeburn’ is not self-fertile so if you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has an apple tree close by that can act as suitable pollinator. Height and spread: 2.5m (8’) Rootstock: M9 (Dwarf).Plum ‘Victoria’ – This reliable British bred garden variety produces heavy crops of egg shaped, medium sized fruits for harvesting in late August. Plum ‘Victoria’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Height and spread: 2.5m (8’). Rootstock: St. Julien A (Dwarf).Useful links:How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide