Pre-trained Espaliers (Collection only)

Pre-trained espalier with one horizontal tier held in place by bamboo canes

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. THEY ARE FOR COLLECTION ONLY. THEY ARE TOO BULKY TO BE DELIVERED WITH CANES AND STEMS PROTRUDING.

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. For how to train espaliers, see our pruning advice page.

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 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.

Pre-trained Espaliers (Collection only)

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Espalier – Pitmaston Pineapple

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

A quite different and distinctive apple. Small golden yellow apples, oblong conical in shape covered with a fine russet. Sweet yet sharp.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – early October
Storage until – December

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Ashmead’s Kernel

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Ashmeads Kernel is a very old variety producing excellent quality brown russeted apples, crisp & juicy, that keep well.

Picking time: mid October
Storage until: February

M26 (semi dwarfing): Out of stock £52.50
Espalier – Bramley

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Bramley is THE English cooking apple, and has become renowned world wide. Its sharpness, and strong flavour make it an exceptional culinary apple.

Picking time: mid October
Storage until: March

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Christmas Pippin®

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

A recent introduction Christmas Pippin produces heavy crops of high quality sweet apples. Skin flushed red over it’s base colour making it a good looking apple.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – early October
Storage until – December

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Discovery

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Pre-trained as a single-tier espalier, this tree is ideal for growing against a wall or fence. When mature, it takes up less area than a normal bush tree. See the Espaliers product category for details. Collection only, as it’s containerised and too bulky to deliver. Unlike most of our trees, we can supply espaliers all year round if we have them in stock.

Very good early eater – crisp juicy and sweet. One of the earliest dessert apples picked from mid August. Almost all covered bright crimson. The flesh can also be tinged pink around the edges. Consume quickly after picking as the apples will not keep. Disease- resistant and suitable for colder areas. A partial tip-bearer but grows well as an espalier.

Pollination group – C Picking time – August Storage until – does not keep

M26 (semi dwarfing): Out of stock £52.50
Espalier – Egremont Russet

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

The most well known UK russet. Dry golden skin with large areas of brown russet. Crisp flavour, nutty and sweet. A trouble-free variety.

Pollination group – B
Picking time – late September
Storage until – December

M26 (semi dwarfing): Out of stock £52.50
Espalier – Fiesta

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

A high yielding modern whose fruit ripens to be sweet and juicy with balancing acidity similar to Cox which is one of its parents.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – late September
Storage until – January

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Herefordshire Russet®

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

A new russet variety. The apples are round and the skin has a warm golden colour. Medium sized apples with a rich Cox like flavour.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – late September
Storage until – January

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Howgate Wonder

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Apples are round conical in shape striped orange red and can be very large. Sub acid in flavour, easily cooking to a fluff. Can be eaten as a dessert apple aswell.

Pollination group – D
Picking time – early October
Storage until – March

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – James Grieve

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

A very well known dual purpose apple. Medium-large sized apples are warmly coloured yellow striped with orange. Of excellent flavour, sweet with acid balance.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – late August
Storage until – October

M26 (semi dwarfing): Out of stock £52.50
Espalier – Katy

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Produces bright red apples conical in shape in early September. Refreshing taste with slight acidity. Skin shiny and smooth.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – September
Storage until – October

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Kidd’s Orange Red

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

A quality dessert apple of very good flavour. Apples crimson flushed with small areas of russet which contribute to its distinct appearance.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – Early October
Storage until – January

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Lord Lambourne

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

A classic English dessert apple of excellent refreshing taste, sweet & juicy. Flushed and striped red. Apples slightly conical and smooth skinned.

Pollination group – B
Picking time – Late September
Storage until – November

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Red Devil

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Bright red apples. Apples have a really nice fruity, strawberry flavour. When sliced through the flesh is often reddened to varying degrees.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – September
Storage until – December

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Red Falstaff

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Fruits slightly oblong with flattened ends largely covered bright red. Of very good flavour, crisp and juicy. Heavy yielding, disease-resistant.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – October
Storage until – March

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Spartan

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Pre-trained as a single-tier espalier, this tree is ideal for growing against a wall or fence. When mature, it takes up less area than a normal bush tree. See the Espaliers product category for details. Collection only, as it’s containerised and too bulky to deliver. Unlike most of our trees, we can supply espaliers all year round if we have them in stock.

A very distinct apple with its round conical shape and maroon coloured skin colour. Another feature is that the skin often has a bloom which can easily be polished off. Sometimes grown as commercial variety but very good in the garden. Often heavily fruiting so if thinned early summer larger apples will be produced. The flesh is white and of good flavour with hints of strawberry and melon! Rootstock: MM106, M26.

Pollination group – C Picking time – early October Storage until – January

M26 (semi dwarfing): Out of stock £52.50
Espalier – Sunset

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Similar to Cox but more disease resistant and easier to grow. Flavour very good – crisp, juicy and sweet with sharpness.

Pollination group – C
Picking time – late September
Storage until – December

M26 (semi dwarfing): In stock £52.50
Espalier – Concorde

This is a containerised espalier tree and too big to deliver in a parcel. Collection only.

Compact and heavy fruiting. Medium sized yellow pears with golden russetting. Sweet, juicy, melting pale yellow flesh. A good garden variety.

Pollination group – C
Pick – late September
Storage until – November

Quince A (moderate): In stock £52.50