Cordon Apple, Plum & Cherry Collection (3 Trees)

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This Mini Orchard Cordon collection consists of 3 popular self-fertile varieties, suitable for growing countrywide, 1 each of the following:

Cordon Apple 'Ellison's Orange'

This wonderful dessert apple is over 100 years old. It is an excellent alternative to Cox as it is much easier to grow and is particularly recommended for the north where it is a popular garden variety. Crisp red-flushed fruits. Intensely rich and aromatic with a hint of aniseed. Highly resistant to scab and mildew. Very attractive blossom. Season: late Sept - late Oct. Self-fertile.

Cordon Plum 'Victoria'

The UK’s best known plum, raised in 1840 and grown commercially. The fruits are pinkish red with sweet, yellow, juicy flesh. A very popular dessert variety but also excellent cooked, producing a lovely pink syrup and almond aroma. Heavy cropping. Blossom is frost resistant. Season: late Aug. Self-fertile.

Cordon Cherry 'Summer Sun'

This dark red dessert cherry is an excellent choice for the north and more exposed areas, cropping well even in poor summers. It is compact in growth and ideal for small gardens. The fruits are large and sweet with an excellent flavour. Season: late July. Self-fertile.

Available for delivery: late November/December - early May.

Our Mini Orchard Collections are the perfect solution for those yearning to cultivate their own orchard fruits in limited spaces.

Are you dreaming of a bountiful orchard but find yourself constrained by a modest garden? Our Mini Orchard Collections are tailored to meet your needs, offering a delightful array of orchard fruits in a compact, manageable format.

The modern approach to growing orchard fruit has evolved, and we’re proud to present our space-saving columnar trees. These vertical cordons are not only fruitful but also aesthetically pleasing, making them ideal for smaller gardens, patios, or even balconies. Imagine picking fresh apples, pears, plums, or cherries from your very own mini orchard, mere steps from your back door.

Cordons can be planted as close as 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart, allowing you to create a charming fruit tree arrangement in even the most modest of spaces. For those with limited ground space, these trees thrive equally well in containers, bringing the orchard to your sunny patio or balcony.

To ensure your mini orchard remains manageable, we recommend maintaining the ultimate height of your cordons between 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft). This not only keeps fruit picking within easy reach but also maintains the compact, columnar shape that makes these trees so special.

To ensure rapid establishment, cordon fruit trees are supplied bare-rooted and are approximately 1-1.2m (3-4ft) tall on despatch (including the roots). Trees are available from late November to late April. This ensures you can establish your mini orchard during the optimal planting season, giving your trees the best start possible.

We select our most popular varieties for our Mini Orchard Fruit Tree collections, making sure that the trees are either self-fertile or have compatible pollinators in the same collection.

For those concerned about the complexities of orchard fruit cultivation, fear not. We provide comprehensive guidance on care and maintenance, including summer pruning techniques to keep your fruiting laterals in check and preserve the tree’s compact form.

With our Mini Orchard Collections, you’re not just purchasing trees; you’re investing in a fruitful future, a slice of countryside charm, and a sustainable way to enjoy homegrown produce. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, our collections offer an accessible entry into the world of orchard fruits.

Embrace the joy of cultivating your own orchard fruits, savour the satisfaction of homegrown produce, and create your own little Eden with our Mini Orchard Collections. Your journey to becoming an orchard keeper starts here, regardless of the size of your outdoor space.

Don’t forget to include tree stakes and ties on your order. All young fruit trees require staking and for better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.

If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.

Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.

Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.

Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.

Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.

Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from mid/late May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June (closing date for orders is the 26th June). Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).

Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis - we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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