| Dimensions | Can fit in smaller 1.4m carton, see the Delivery page. |
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We supply rootstocks once they have been harvested and sorted, between February and March. We will email you an Order Confirmation when we take payment, before being getting in touch to arrange delivery or collection.
Plum rootstock Brompton – vigorous
A vigorous rootstock that can produce standard plum or damson trees – trees with a canopy starting at 1.8m (6′). Stake initially but in time stake can be removed. Good for trees where grazing with sheep and cattle is anticipated. Protect trees in the meantime as trees are growing. Two year non organic rootstocks.
Availability: Out of stock. Next season's rootstocks will be available for advance ordering from November 2024 and will be supplied from February 2025
A vigorous rootstock that can produce standard plum or damson trees – trees with a canopy starting at 1.8m (6′). In the past other rootstocks such as Myroblan were used but now Brompton is the accepted rootstock used where large plum trees are wished for. Stake initially but in time stake can be removed. Good for trees where grazing with sheep and cattle is anticipated. Protect trees in the meantime as trees are growing. Two year non organic rootstocks.
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Apple rootstock M25 – vigorous
A vigorous rootstock that in time will produce standard apple trees – trees with a canopy starting at 1.8m (6′). However they do not have to be grown as tall as this. Stake initially but in time stake can be removed. Good for trees where grazing with sheep and cattle is anticipated. Protect trees in the meantime as trees are growing. One year organic rootstocks.
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Pear rootstock Quince C – semi dwarfing
A semi dwarfing rootstock suitable for bush trees in situations such as small gardens, allotments. Good for cordons, small espaliers. Will grow to 2.5-3.5m (8-12′) eventually. Two year non organic rootstocks.
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Pear rootstock Quince A – moderate
Quince is nowadays used as a rootstock for pears, being fully compatible with most varieties. Moderate vigour Quince A rootstock results in a tree of 4-5m (12-15ft). Suitable for all forms – bush trees, cordons & espaliers. Into cropping within 4-6 years. Two year non organic rootstocks.
