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- ApplesWe have a wide selection of apple trees for sale. Select and buy dessert, culinary and cider apple tree varieties. All apples are grown on our fruit tree nursery. As fruit tree growers we offer for sale apple trees on different rootstocks from dwarf to vigorous to suit all situations. The apple trees are available to buy as one year ‘maidens’ & some as a little taller two year trees ideal for training into different forms – bush trees, espaliers, cordons, etc. They are available barerooted being lifted and dispatched when dormant from late November through to March. They vary in size according to the variety. For example D’Arcy Spice is always the smallest variety at around 90cm / 3′ tall whereas Katy & Ribston Pippin are often around 1.8m / 6′ tall. The average height would be 1.2- 1.5m (4-5′ tall). Ideal for training into bush trees, cordons, espaliers, etc. Some varieties are a single stem whereas others are branched (feathered). In the UK, our shops stock such a small range of apples. Yet, we have such a rich heritage of successful fruit growing in the UK with many varieties of apple trees. Here at Walcot Nursery, we sell many…
- Cider ApplesAn expanding selection of cider apple trees are offered for sale on that will produce high quality Cider. Cider apples are divided into Bittersweets, Bittersharps, Sweets & Sharps. We offer mostly Bittersweets with a few from the other categories. Some varieties are also dual purpose including ‘Ten Commandments‘ & ‘Tom Putt‘. We offer cider apple trees on two rootstocks: MM106 – moderate vigour & M25 – vigorous. Trees are available as bare-rooted one year ‘maiden’ trees. Cider apples require a pollination partner. Each variety has a flowering period through May. A variety can be pollinated by another of the same flowering period or one to either side. Cider apples tend to flower later than other apples so for pollination compatibility should be considered on their own. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Cider Apple trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- Culinary ApplesA wide selection of culinary apple trees are offered for sale on a variety of rootstocks to suit all situations and tastes. The most famous variety in the UK, Bramley, originated 200 years ago, however there are many more desirable culinary apple trees to buy. Cooking apples are often green such as Grenadier and Lord Derby, but others redden up such as Howgate Wonder. They are generally divided into two categories acid and sub acid. Acid culinary apple trees tend to be sharp when cooked and require sweetening. Sub acid apple varieties are less sharp, so requiring little or no sugar and can be acceptable eaten raw. Trees are available as bare-rooted one year ‘maiden’ trees and some as little taller two year trees. As a rule culinary apples are large – plenty of flesh after peeling and coring! They tend to be less fickle than dessert apples – most of the trees will grow well in most parts of the UK. Culinary apples ripen through the autumn. The picking time for each variety is given but each variety. For a helpful overall guide click here. You can also see a summary on the Picking & Storage advice page. Apples require…
- Dessert ApplesA wide selection of dessert apple trees are offered for sale. To buy and grow your own apple tree gives you the opportunity to indulge in the many tastes that they offer. From the sharp sweetness of Fiesta to the drier nutty flavour of Egremont Russet or Adam’s Pearmain. To pick and eat an apple straight from the tree is to eat it at its best. As fruit tree growers we offer a wide selection of dessert apple trees for sale including many traditional varieties that have been with us for many years as well as some modern varieties developed in the UK and on the continent that taste great and have good disease resistance. Trees are available as barerooted one year ‘maiden’ trees. Apples ripen through the autumn. You may wish to choose a selection of trees and spread the picking time. These details are provided for each variety. For a helpful overall guide click here. You can also see a summary on the ‘Picking & Storage’ advice page. Apples require a pollination partner. Each variety has a flowering period between A – early and E – late. A variety can be pollinated by another of the same flowering group or…
- Worcestershire ApplesThe south west midlands has a rich heritage as a fruit growing area and as a result many Worcestershire apple varieties as well as plums and pears have arisen. Some have become widely well known i.e. Worcester Pearmain, William Crump. Others are less well known, but still of good quality. Below are offered a range of apple trees originating in Worcestershire along with a few from neighbouring counties of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. Some of these varieties have been supersceded by more well known varieties but some have never become noted despite being worthy of growing. Read below and visit the Worcestershire Orchards website for more information on the county’s orchard heritage. Most trees are offered on more vigorous M25 rootstocks. Some are available on smaller semi-dwarfing M26 rootstocks. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Apple trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- Plums, Gages & DamsonsOur selection of Plum, Gage and Damson trees – dessert, dual purpose and culinary is always widening. Gages are a distinct group of plums being the sweetest. We also have a number of damson tree varieties available. All ripen from late July into September. All grown on our fruit tree nursery. The Plum season lasts from late July until September with most varieties ripening during August. There are Plum trees to buy to suit everyone. Choose from well known varieties such as Victoria to the less well known but just as desirable varieties. Plums can be divided into three categories: Dessert – are best eaten fresh. Gages are the sweetest. Dual purpose – can be cooked or eaten as a dessert plum. There is a wide selection of dual purpose varieties including Czar, Victoria, Marjorie’s Seedling, Heron, etc. Culinary – best cooked or made into jams. Some are acceptable as a dessert such as Pershore Purple. Usually their fruit are large, so less stones in your desserts! Damsons ripen mostly into September. Though not edible like plums their uses are varied. We offer a small range of Damson trees for sale that will grow well in most situations. The Plum,…
- DamsonsDamson trees have been around in the UK for centuries and can be regarded as native in many parts. We have a selection of reliable hardy Damsons for sale that fruit into September, the heart of the fruit picking time. All grown on moderate vigour St Julien A rootstock. They all have the advantage of being self fertile. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Damson trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- GagesA selection of Gage trees are offered for sale. Though they are the sweetest of the plums they are a distinct group. Most Gages ripen during August. When ripe they are often green, hence the name Greengage, but can be different colours. The different Gage trees for sale are detailed below. All Gages are available bare-rooted as ‘maidens’ on moderate vigour St Julien A. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Gage trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- Gloucestershire PlumsThe county of Gloucestershire is well known for its plums. Grown particularly along the lower reaches of the River Severn south of Gloucester and into the Forest of Dean. Some Gloucestershire plums are very local to certain parts of the county and as a result are dwindling in number. At the request of Gloucestershire Orchard Trust (GOT) we are growing a good selection of these Gloucestershire plums & damson trees. All available as bare-root ‘maidens’ on vigorous Brompton rootstocks & some on moderate vigour St Julien A. We are growing a couple of other Goucestershire plums – Blaisdon Red & Grove’s Late Victoria. These are more widely known and are also on the Plums page. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Plum trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- PlumsAn expanding selection of Plum trees are offered for sale from dessert to culinary varieties. Plums ripen from July until September with most varieties ripening during August. There are Plum trees to buy to suit everyone. Choose from well known varieties such as Victoria to the less well known but just as desirable varieties. The different trees for sale are detailed below. All Plums are available as bare root ‘maidens’ on moderate vigour St Julien A rootstock, a few on a new semi dwarfing rootstock Prunus spinosa WUR S766 and some Gloucestershire plums on vigorous Brompton rootstock. Plums ripen from mid July into September. You may wish to choose a selection of trees and spread the picking time. These details are provided for each variety. You can see a summary on the ‘Picking & Storage’ advice page. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Plum trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- Pears & Perry PearsWe offer a widening selection of Pear trees for sale suited to the British climate and now Perry Pears. All pear trees are grown on our fruit tree nursery. The Pear trees to buy are all dessert varieties apart from two, and most of them have been bred in the UK. Pears trees will grow well in a well drained but moisture retentive soil and will start to fruit early after planting. The pear trees for sale are available as barerooted one year ‘maiden’ trees and some as little taller two year trees being lifted and dispatched when dormant from November onwards. They vary in size according to the variety. For example Concorde is usually 90 – 120cm / 3-4′ tall whereas Beurre Hardy is often around 1.8m / 6′ tall. Perry Pears are traditionally grown in the three counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire & Herefordshire they make large long lived trees and the fruit is used to make Perry, the pear equivalent of cider. Grown on a vigorous rootstock they can make large trees suitable for grazing beneath. You can place orders from late July through to early March. We keep our availability up to date during this time. We…
- PearsWe offer a selection of Pear trees for sale suited to the British climate. The Pear trees to buy are all dessert varieties apart from two. Most of them have been bred in the UK. Pears trees will grow well in a well drained but moisture retentive soil and will start to fruit early after planting. Pear trees are offered on three rootstocks : Quince A – moderate vigour, a few on Quince C – semi dwarfing and on vigorous Wild Pear. For more information on eventual sizes and spacing see Positioning advice page. Trees are available as barerooted one year ‘maiden’ trees and some as little taller two year trees. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Pear trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- Perry PearsWe have a selection of Perry Pear trees for sale. Perry Pears are traditionally grown in the three counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire & Herefordshire. They make large long lived trees and the fruit is used to make Perry. Trees are available as ‘maidens’ and grown on wild pear rootstock (Pyrus communis) Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Perry Pear trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- Quinces & MedlarWe have a range of Quinces & Medlar trees for sale and grown on our fruit tree nursery. Worth a place in any garden or orchard Quince trees have attractive large white flushed pink flowers in the spring and their fruit ripens by late October. All are grown on moderate vigour Quince A rootstock. The quince trees for sale are available as barerooted one year ‘maiden’ trees being lifted and dispatched when dormant from late November onwards. They are mostly 1.8m / 6′ tall maybe a little taller. Reduce the trees height a little after planting to encourage a framework of branching. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Quince and Medlar trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- CherriesCherries – we grow a range of cherry trees to buy suited to growing in the British climate and grown on our fruit tree nursery. All are dessert cherries ripening from late June until early August from dark red to black. Where possible, plant in a sheltered sunny situation into a fertile soil. Cherries flower quite early so for protection and good pollination a sheltered open situation suit them best. Cherry trees like a deep, fertile and well-drained soil that is ideally slightly acidic. When pruning cherry trees prune recently planted at the end of the winter shortly before they become active. Established trees summer prune soon after picking late July / early August to reduce3 the risk of bacterial canker & silverleaf. We offer them on two rootstocks which determines the ultimate size of the trees: Colt – a semi-vigorous variety. Grows to roughly 4m tall, and produces large crops of cherries. Compatible with all sweet and flowering varieties. Prunus avium ‘F.12.1’ – A full vigorous rootstock, grows to over 5m tall and is hardier than the others. A word of warning! In recent years we have had difficulties growing cherries. Promising new growth has been ‘burnt off’ by…
- Crab ApplesOften grown as ornamental trees, crab apple trees produce masses of attractive fruits. Crab apples are ideal for the garden situation where they can be a feature on their own or alongside other fruiting trees. Apart from being very good pollinators of all apples the fruits can be used to make crab apple jelly. The appealing Crab apple trees we have for sale are grown in our nursery on a moderate vigour rootstock. Crab apple and are available barerooted as one year ‘maiden’ trees. They vary in size according to the variety. The average height will be 1.2- 1.5m (4-5′ tall). Ideal for training into bush trees. Discount information: 5% on 5+ trees, 10% on 10+ trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Crab Apple trees [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc]
- Fruit BushesA range of Fruit bushes & Raspberry canes to compliment the selection of fruit trees for sale that we grow. We do not grow the fruit bushes & canes ourselves and cannot source any as organically currently, these are non organic plants. Discount information: 5% on 5+ bushes/trees, 10% on 10+ bushes/trees. Delivery cost: based on quantity ordered. See the How to Order page for more details. Fruit bushes & Canes are dispatched between late November and late March when dormant. [sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- Blackberry & Hybrid BerriesWe all know the Blackberry (or Bramble) growing wild in the UK in hedgrerows and uncultivated places that produce small fruits. From these wild relatives have come cultivated varieties with larger fruits and some that are thornless. Hybrid berries – the Tayberry & Loganberry – are a result of crossing various Rubus species including the Raspberry, Blackberry & Dewberry and are grown in a similar way to Blackberries. A new addition is a distinct loganberry variety ‘Worcester Early Thornless’ available in small quantities with proceeds donated to a local homeless shelter. We are offering some of these plants that are an excellent addition to any fruit garden. We do not grow Black & Hybrid berries ourselves but offer non organic plants. Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order quantity – 5% on 5+, 10% on 10+. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details. Blackberries and Hybrid berries are [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc][sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- BlackcurrantWe offer blackcurrant bushes that have a spread of fruiting from late June through July. Easy to grow, heavy cropping they will provide lots of nutritious summer fruits for many years if maintained well. We do not grow bushes ourselves. Varieties are available as non organic plants. Plant about 1.5 (5′) apart. Grow as stoolbed bushes where the branching arises from soil level. Plant a little deeper than on the nursery to encourage branching from below soil level. After planting reduce branching to a couple of buds above soil level. Mark the plants well because little will be visible initially. However Blackcurrant bushes will quickly. Grow in a sheltered, fertile site with plenty of sunlight. Some shade can be tolerated. Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order quantity – 5% on 5+, 10% on 10+. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details. Blackcurrant bushes [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc][sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- ChuckleberryA new fruit bush that has been available since 2012. Grow the Chuckleberry like a Blackcurrant. Plant 1.2-1.5m (4-5′) apart. Grow as stoolbed bushes where the branching arises from soil level Plant a little deeper than on the nursery to encourage branching from below soil level. After planting reduce branching to a couple of buds above soil level. Mark the plants well because little will be visible initially. However the Chuckleberry will quickly grow in a sheltered, fertile site with plenty of sunlight. Some shade can be tolerated. Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order quantity – 5% on 5+, 10% on 10+. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details. Chuckleberry bushes are dispatched between late November and early April when dormant. [sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- GooseberryNot usually seen in the shops the best way to the Gooseberry is to grow your own. Versatile plants they can be grown as bushes, as a half standard or as cordons. Happy in most fertile well drained soils even tolerating partial shade. Best if planted in a sheltered position. We do not grow Gooseberries ourselves, but are offering non organic bushes. We are offering three varieties – two dessert and one culinary. The dessert varieties can be cooked aswell. Plant 1.5-1.8m (5-6′) apart and grow on a leg. Plant closer is space is limited and trim. Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order quantity – 5% on 5+, 10% on 10+. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details. Gooseberry bushes [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc][sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- RaspberriesThough we only have a small selection of Raspberry varieties available they cover a long fruiting period. From Glen Ample that is picked from late June to autumn fruiting raspberries which can be picked through until the first frosts. Plant raspberries 45cm (18″) apart in a clean sunny sheltered site ideally with the row running north to south. Summer fruiting canes fruit on last years growth so these canes will need the support of posts and wires. Autumn fruiting raspberries fruit on the current seasons growth which is cut down after fruiting and do not necessarily need support. Supplied in bundles of 5. The first two varieties are autumn fruiting, the last three summer fruiting. Not grown by ourselves but from a very reliable nursery they are non organic canes. Raspberry canes [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc] [sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- RedcurrantThe Redcurrant is usually grown as a bush but can also be grown taller as a cordon or fan trained against a fence or wall. Grow on a short leg, planting at the same height as they were on the nursery about 1.5m (5′) apart. Grow Redcurrant in a sunny position in a fertile, well drained soil. Tolerant of partial shade, but fruits will ripen a little later and may not be as flavoursome as bushes growing in full sun. We do not grow Redcurrants ourselves, but are offering non organic bushes. Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order quantity – 5% on 5+, 10% on 10+. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details. Redcurrant bushes [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc][sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- WhitecurrantThe Whitecurrant is a mutant or sport of the Redcurrant so grow and treat the same. Usually grown as bushes they can also be grown taller as cordons or fan trained against a fence or wall. Grow Whitecurrants on a sort leg, planting at the same height as they were on the nursery about 1.5m (5′) apart. Grow in a sunny position in a fertile, well drained soil. Tolerant of partial shade, but fruits will ripen a little later and may not be as flavoursome as bushes growing in full sun. We do not grow Whitecurrants ourselves but offer non organic plants. Discount information – the following discounts apply on total order quantity – 5% on 5+, 10% on 10+. Carriage based on quantity – see the Delivery page for more details. Whitecurrant bushes [sc name="category-seasonal-status"][/sc][sc name="category-seasonal-status-fruit-bushes"][/sc]
- SundriesA selection of items for sale to aid fruit tree establishment. We advise stake and tying trees at planting for two or three years to aid establishment. We do not deliver stakes but they should be available locally from a Garden Centre or DIY shed. Look for short stakes 1.2-1.5m (4-5′) tall to support the roots as they establish. We stock such stakes at the Nursery for those who collect – £2.40 for 1.2m & £3.00 for 1.5m stakes
- RootstocksWe are able to offer apple, pear and plum rootstocks for February & March grafting, or for planting out before grafting at a later stage. Sold individually, some of the apple rootstocks will have been grown on the nursery and will be harvested in January. Others will be bought in, some of it organic. For grafting the stems will be in the region of 8-11mm collar diameter. Once we have harvested and received the rootstocks we will supply them February to late March for delivery or collection. **WE ARE NOW WELL UNDERWAY DELIVERING ORDERED ROOTSTOCKS. WE ARE WORKING THROUGH ORDERS PLACED FROM LATER NOVEMBER ONWARDS. IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WE WILL BE IN CONTACT AS SOON AS WE CAN ** Having ordered you will receive an automated acknowledgement. We will then send you an ‘Order Confirmation’ in January when we take payment before being in contact to arrange delivery or collection February onwards. With rootstocks being smaller we will deliver most orders for £15.00. For very small orders, up to 10 rootstocks, we will try to fit in a postal tube and send through the Post Office for £12. We will adjust accordingly as we take payment.
- Pre-trained Espaliers (Collection only)We will have a selection of pre-trained containerised espalier fruit trees grown in 12 litre pots. As they are grown in containers, we can supply them from August onwards. Espaliers are a tree form good for training against walls or fences. They have a single vertical stem with branches coming out in horizontal tiers. This takes up a lot less space than a round bush tree. There is a small range of apple and pear varieties, available as single tier trees with the first tier established at 12-18” above the compost level. THEY ARE FOR COLLECTION ONLY. THEY ARE TOO BULKY TO BE DELIVERED WITH CANES PROTRUDING. They will fit comfortably in a hatchback vehicle. The trees are grown for the summer in peat free compost with added loam to provide enough nutition through the growing season.
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- Apples
- Crab Apples
- Fruit Bushes
- Pears & Perry Pears
- Plums, Gages & Damsons
- Quinces & Medlar
- Sundries
- RootstocksWe can offer apple, pear and plum rootstocks for sale for grafting in February & March or for planting out before grafting at a later stage. Some of the apple rootstocks will have been grown on the nursery and will be harvested in January. Others will be bought in, most of it organic. For grafting the stems will be stout in the region of 8-11mm collar diameter. Available from early February for delivery or collection. If delivery required carriage will be calculated based on ‘complete’ trees. With rootstocks being smaller we will deliver most orders for £15. We will adjust before payment is taken. They can be ordered along with ‘complete’ trees. Delivery will be made together February onwards unless specified.
- Pre-trained Espaliers (Collection only)We will have a selection of pre-trained containerised espalier fruit trees grown in 12 litre pots. As they are grown in containers, we can supply them from August onwards. Espaliers are a tree form good for training against walls or fences. They have a single vertical stem with branches coming out in horizontal tiers. This takes up a lot less space than a round bush tree. There is a small range of apple and pear varieties, available as single tier trees with the first tier established at 12-18” above the compost level. THEY ARE FOR COLLECTION ONLY. THEY ARE TOO BULKY TO BE DELIVERED WITH CANES PROTRUDING. They will fit comfortably in a hatchback vehicle. The trees are grown for the summer in peat free compost with added loam to provide enough nutition through the growing season.
