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We now also stock a large range of Cider
Apple and Perry Pear trees
Please ask for details
Things
to consider
Fruit
tree forms & prices
Demand for and interest
in homegrown fruit has increased greatly in recent years.
This is perhaps due to:
- Increased awareness
of the benefits and importance of fresh fruit in our diets
for health, fitness and longevity;
- Concern over
the use of chemicals and treatments by commercial growers;
- Appreciation
and satisfaction of the improved flavour of freshly gathered
fruit;
- Interest in
older and less common varieties, not available from shops.
Often these varieties do not exhibit the qualities required
for transportation, shelf life, cosmetic attraction, productivity,
but never the less grow well and taste good.
There
is nothing better than fruit ripened naturally, hand picked
and freshly eaten. You know how it has been grown, what has
been put on it and how long it has been off the plant.
We look
forward to being able to supply you.
Why
not try one of our new Orchard
Collections
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If there
is something special you are looking for which is
not listed, please let us know, as we may be able
to find it for you or may have it growing in small
numbers
Advice
on selection, planting and
aftercare is available.
Call 01394 460755, fax 01394 460142
or email enquiries@crown-nursery.co.uk
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1
year Maiden – Young trees in their
first year of life, which have had no formative
pruning. Usually single stem, with little
or no side branching. Ideal for training
into cordons, fans, espaliers, step-overs
and other trained forms or into the more
usual bush, ½ standard or standard
trees. It is important to select the correct
rootstock for your project. Advice available
if required - 'Formative
Pruning for Maiden Fruit Trees' |
Apples
from £16.00
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2 year
Maiden – Young tree in its second
year of life, which has some side branching
(feathers) it may have had some initial
pruning to encourage the development of
these side branches. Ideal for training
into bushes, ½ standard and standard
trees. It is important to select the correct
rootstock for your project. Advice available
if required. |
Apples
from £20.50
Pears,
Cherries,
Plums &
Gages from £24.00
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3 to
4 year old trees – these may be:
· a bush tree – usually with
a clear stem of 2-2.5ft;
· a ½ standard tree –
clear stem of approximately 3.5/4ft
· a standard tree – clear stem
of 4.5/5ft
Most formative pruning has been completed
on these trees – which should have
a good open goblet shape.
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Apples
from £26.00
Pears,
Cherries,
Plums &
Gages from £28.00
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Trained/Shaped
Fruit – in the following forms as
available from £36.00 please enquire
on availability
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Espalier–
Arms grown horizontally i.e. parallel to
the ground. May be 1, 2, 3 or more tiers.
Usually used for apples and pears. |
From
£48.00 |
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Step
– A single tiered espalier, good for
apples and pears. Excellent for edging paths
& beds |
From
£36.00 |
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Fan –
Tree is trained as a ‘fan’ –
usually used for plums, gages, peaches,
pears and cherries. |
From
£48.00 |
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'S'
shaped trees – A continental and commercial
form of training which good for apples.
Exciting architectural shape and good crops! |
From
£48.00 |
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Cordon
– A single stem on which short side
‘spurs’ carry the fruit. Useful
for most fruit. A good way of achieving
may varieties in a small space. |
Apples
from £20.50
Pears from £22.50
Cherries from £22.50
Plums from £22.50
Gages from £22.50
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THINGS
TO CONSIDER BEFORE PLANTING FRUIT TREES OR BUSHES: |
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Most parts of the British Isles can grow some
kind of fruit; difficult areas include: |
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| Areas of high rainfall
(over 40" or 1016mm
per year) due to the increased
disease incidence related
to wet conditions |
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| Altitudes
of over 400ft (120m) |
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| Extremely
acid or alkaline soils |
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Some apples are especially suitable for
the north of the country, these are: |
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· Charles Ross
· Grenadier
· Howgate Wonder
· Jupiter |
· Lane's Prince
Albert
· Laxton's Superb
· Lord Derby
· Merton Worcester |
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Newton Wonder
· Ribston Pippin
· Suntan |
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Soils |
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Most fruits are tolerant of a wide range
of soils, provided they are of a good depth
18/24”(45/60cm) and well drained and
ideally with a Ph range of 6.5-6.7 although
this is not essential. |
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Site |
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| Choose the sunniest possible site. Sun
is needed to promote the ripening of the
wood, which is essential for fruit and bud
development. Provide shelter from strong
winds, which can distort and damage growth,
flowers and fruit and inhibit insect pollination.
Avoid frost pockets and sites of old apple
trees. |
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4. Protection |
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| Consider how you will protect your plants
from rabbits, deer and squirrels and your
fruit and buds from birds. |
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Pollination |
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| Most top fruit trees - eg apples, pears,
plums, etc. need to be planted with a 'pollinator'
to ensure a good fruit crop. See the individual
fruit sections for full details and further
information. |
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Organic Growing Techniques |
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'Tips
for Organic Fruit Tree Management' |
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7. Careful handling, planting and after
of your chosen few plants are all essential |
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Please
read and follow carefully our '10 Steps to Successful
Planting and Establishment of your new plants'
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Trained Fruit Trees |
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We recommend the RHS Books on providing and training
for guidance on fruit training. A shortened summary
for fan training and Espalier training is available
here.
Pruning Fan Fruit Trees
Pruning Espalier Fruit Trees
or why not join one of our short courses.
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