Rootstocks
Fruit trees are grown on rootstocks which determine vigour and eventual size. Each type has different characteristics. The chart below gives the approxiamate sizes after 10 years. |
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Apples
MM106
Ideal for most situations and forms. Will reach 4-5m (12-15ft). Most of the apple varieties are available on this rootstock.
M26
Produces a semi dwarfing tree reaching 2.5-3.5m (8-12ft). Ideal for smaller gardens. Many apple varieties are available on this rootstock.
M9
Very dwarfing, producing trees of 1.8-3m (6-10ft). Early into bearing fruit. Requires good soil, permanent staking and no vegatation competition.
M27
Very dwarfing. Grows up to 2m (7ft). Good soil and permanent staking required. Suitable for growing in large containers. A smaller range of varieties available on this rootstock.
M25
Vigorous, reaching 6m plus (20'+). Suitable for standards trees, traditional orchards and for grazing beneath.
See the catalogue for our full range of apple trees. |
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Plums & Damsons
St. Julien A
Moderate vigour, reaching 4-5.5m (12-18ft). All Plum and Damson varieties are available on this rootstock.
Pixy
Semi dwarfing, up to two thirds the size of St. Julian A. A small number of varieties are available on this rootstock.
See the catalogue for our full range of plum & damson trees. |
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Pears
Quince A
Moderate vigour resulting in a tree of 4-5m (12-15ft).
See the catalogue for our full range of Pears. |
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Quinces
Quince A
Moderate vigour resulting in a tree of 4-5m (12-15ft).
See the catalogue for our range of quince trees. |
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Perry Pears
Pyrus communis
A vigourous rootstock that will produce Perry Pears 6m plus (20m+). Depending on the variety Perry Pears will grown larger up to 10m or more (30-40'). When planting give them plenty of room, these long lived trees will require it in time.
See the catalogue for our range of perry pear trees. |
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Cherries
Gisela 5
A new dwarfing rootstock. Ideal for smaller gardens, for protection from birds and the weather without any loss in productivity.
See the catalogue for our full range of cherry trees. |
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Crab Apples
All on MM106, moderate vigour rootstock.
See the catalogue for our full range of crab apple trees.
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Explanation of Terms
Maidens - one year trees 1m - 2m (3-6ft) tall. Depending on variety may or may not have branching. Bush - two year trees topped at 75cm to produce a head of branches. |
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