Fruit Trees

Punica granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is a small deciduous tree or shrub that belongs to the family Lythraceae. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, the pomegranate is widely cultivated for its fruit, ornamental value, and medicinal properties. The tree grows up to 5-8 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It produces beautiful red-orange flowers that bloom in summer and are followed by the fruit in autumn.

The fruit of the pomegranate is a round or slightly hexagonal berry, about the size of an apple or grapefruit. The leathery skin of the fruit is thick and inedible, but it contains hundreds of edible arils or seeds, each surrounded by a juicy, ruby-red pulp. The seeds are packed with nutrients and antioxidants and are said to have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Pomegranate is commonly used in cooking, juices, smoothies, and salads, and it adds a sweet-tart flavor and vibrant color to any dish. Overall, Punica granatum is a versatile and attractive tree that would make a great addition to any garden or landscape, both for its ornamental value and its delicious fruit.

Diospyros kaki ‘Rojo Brillante’, grown with a clear stem, forms an elegant small tree that combines ornamental beauty with the added attraction of edible fruit. Its broad, glossy green leaves create a lush summer canopy, turning rich shades of orange and red in autumn before falling to reveal bright, lantern-like fruits that often hang decoratively on the bare branches. This makes it a superb feature tree, providing interest from spring through to winter.

Well suited to sheltered gardens in the UK, it prefers a warm, sunny position where the fruits can fully ripen and colour. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and is tolerant of light chalk if organic matter is added. Once established, it is reasonably drought tolerant and low maintenance.

The clear stem raises the rounded crown, giving the tree a refined, architectural form that works well in lawns, borders, and larger containers on patios. Its moderate size makes it suitable for small to medium gardens, where it can be enjoyed both as a striking ornamental specimen and as a productive, unusual fruit tree.

Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’, grown with a clear stem, is an excellent choice for gardens seeking both ornamental value and reliable fruit production. Its large, deeply lobed leaves create a bold, exotic appearance throughout summer, providing shade and strong architectural presence. In warm seasons, it produces heavy crops of sweet, purple-brown figs with rich, pink flesh, often yielding two harvests in favourable conditions.

This fig is well suited to sheltered, sunny positions, such as south- or west-facing walls, courtyards, and patios, where heat is reflected and wind is reduced. It thrives in most well-drained soils and is particularly tolerant of chalk when organic matter is incorporated. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it a practical choice for low-input gardens.

The clear stem form lifts the spreading crown, giving a neat, tree-like structure that works beautifully as a specimen in lawns, borders, or large containers. Its moderate size makes it suitable for small to medium gardens, where it provides seasonal interest, attractive foliage, and the pleasure of home-grown fruit.

The semi-mature Ficus, (10-15 years old) carica is a beautiful, fruit-bearing tree with a well-defined clear stem of approximately 80cm, making it an excellent choice for gardens, patios, or orchard planting. This deciduous tree features large, deeply lobed green leaves that create a lush, tropical feel, providing light shade in warmer months. The tree produces delicious, sweet figs, typically ripening in late summer to early autumn.

With its smooth, greyish-brown bark and elegant structure, this semi-mature fig tree is both ornamental and productive. It thrives in well-drained soil and enjoys full sun, making it ideal for Mediterranean and temperate climates. Drought-tolerant once established, this variety is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet rewarding fruit tree with a striking architectural presence.

Punica granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is a small deciduous tree or shrub that belongs to the family Lythraceae. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, the pomegranate is widely cultivated for its fruit, ornamental value, and medicinal properties. The tree grows up to 5-8 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It produces beautiful red-orange flowers that bloom in summer and are followed by the fruit in autumn.

The fruit of the pomegranate is a round or slightly hexagonal berry, about the size of an apple or grapefruit. The leathery skin of the fruit is thick and inedible, but it contains hundreds of edible arils or seeds, each surrounded by a juicy, ruby-red pulp. The seeds are packed with nutrients and antioxidants and are said to have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Pomegranate is commonly used in cooking, juices, smoothies, and salads, and it adds a sweet-tart flavour and vibrant colour to any dish. Overall, Punica granatum is a versatile and attractive tree that would make a great addition to any garden or landscape, both for its ornamental value and its delicious fruit.

Punica granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is a small deciduous tree or shrub that belongs to the family Lythraceae. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, the pomegranate is widely cultivated for its fruit, ornamental value, and medicinal properties. The tree grows up to 5-8 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It produces beautiful red-orange flowers that bloom in summer and are followed by the fruit in autumn.

The fruit of the pomegranate is a round or slightly hexagonal berry, about the size of an apple or grapefruit. The leathery skin of the fruit is thick and inedible, but it contains hundreds of edible arils or seeds, each surrounded by a juicy, ruby-red pulp. The seeds are packed with nutrients and antioxidants and are said to have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Pomegranate is commonly used in cooking, juices, smoothies, and salads, and it adds a sweet-tart flavour and vibrant colour to any dish. Overall, Punica granatum is a versatile and attractive tree that would make a great addition to any garden or landscape, both for its ornamental value and its delicious fruit.

The semi-mature Ficus, (10-15 years old) carica is a beautiful, fruit-bearing tree with a well-defined clear stem of approximately 80cm, making it an excellent choice for gardens, patios, or orchard planting. This deciduous tree features large, deeply lobed green leaves that create a lush, tropical feel, providing light shade in warmer months. The tree produces delicious, sweet figs, typically ripening in late summer to early autumn.

With its smooth, greyish-brown bark and elegant structure, this semi-mature fig tree is both ornamental and productive. It thrives in well-drained soil and enjoys full sun, making it ideal for Mediterranean and temperate climates. Drought-tolerant once established, this variety is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet rewarding fruit tree with a striking architectural presence.

The semi-mature Ficus, (10-15 years old) carica is a beautiful, fruit-bearing tree with a well-defined clear stem of approximately 80cm, making it an excellent choice for gardens, patios, or orchard planting. This deciduous tree features large, deeply lobed green leaves that create a lush, tropical feel, providing light shade in warmer months. The tree produces delicious, sweet figs, typically ripening in late summer to early autumn.

With its smooth, greyish-brown bark and elegant structure, this semi-mature fig tree is both ornamental and productive. It thrives in well-drained soil and enjoys full sun, making it ideal for Mediterranean and temperate climates. Drought-tolerant once established, this variety is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet rewarding fruit tree with a striking architectural presence.

Ficus carica ‘Madeleine des Deux Saisons’—often called Madeleine 2 Saisons—is a highly appealing fig variety for home gardens, especially for those who value both early and extended harvests. True to its name, this cultivar typically produces two crops: an early breba crop in late spring or early summer, followed by a main crop in late summer. Its fruits are medium-sized, pale yellow to green, with a sweet, delicate flavor that is excellent for fresh eating.

This variety is well suited to gardens in mild to warm climates and performs best in full sun, which encourages early ripening and improves overall fruit quality. ‘Madeleine 2 Saisons’ has moderate vigor, making it manageable for small to medium gardens, and it responds well to pruning, allowing gardeners to shape the tree or maintain a compact form.

It prefers well-drained soil and becomes reasonably drought tolerant once established, though regular watering during periods of fruit development enhances yield. While not the hardiest fig, it can still succeed in cooler climates with some winter protection.

With its attractive foliage, reliable dual harvests, and refined flavor, ‘Madeleine 2 Saisons’ is a versatile and rewarding choice for ornamental and edible garden spaces alike.

Ficus carica ‘Ronde de Bordeaux’ is an excellent fig variety for home gardens, valued for its hardiness, compact size, and reliably sweet fruit. This cultivar produces small to medium, dark purple figs with rich, jam-like flesh. It is known for bearing early—often among the first figs to ripen—making it a great option for gardeners in cooler or shorter-summer climates who want consistent harvests.

Its naturally small stature and dense growth habit make ‘Ronde de Bordeaux’ particularly suitable for limited spaces, patio gardens, or training as an espalier. The tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and once established, it shows good drought tolerance. Its vigor allows it to adapt to a range of soil types, provided drainage is adequate.

One of the standout qualities of this variety is its cold resilience. It is considered hardier than many figs, enabling successful cultivation in regions where winter temperatures drop lower than ideal. Because it is self-fertile, it doesn’t require a companion variety for fruit set.

Overall, ‘Ronde de Bordeaux’ is a dependable, low-maintenance fig tree that offers ornamental beauty, manageable size, and superb fruit making it a versatile and rewarding choice for many gardens.

Ficus carica ‘Noire de Caromb’ is a distinctive and rewarding fig variety well-suited to many home gardens, especially those in warm, temperate regions. Renowned for its elongated, dark purple to nearly black fruits, this cultivar offers a rich, honeyed flavour and a pleasingly firm texture. It typically produces a reliable main crop in late summer, making it a desirable addition for gardeners seeking high-quality dessert figs.

This variety grows with moderate vigour, forming an attractive tree that fits comfortably in medium-sized gardens. It performs best in full sun, where warmth enhances both fruit sweetness and yield. Well-draining soil is essential, and once established, ‘Noire de Caromb’ shows good drought tolerance, allowing it to thrive with relatively low maintenance.

Although not the hardiest fig, it can still succeed in cooler climates with proper protection, such as planting against a south-facing wall or providing winter insulation. It is self-fertile, simplifying placement and eliminating the need for a pollinating partner.

Overall, ‘Noire de Caromb’ combines ornamental appeal, manageable growth, and exceptional fruit quality. Its distinctive flavour and attractive appearance make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a standout fig variety.

Ficus carica ‘Dauphine’ is a highly suitable choice for many home gardens due to its vigor, productivity, and adaptability. This fig cultivar is known for producing large, sweet, purple-brown fruits that appear early in the season, often followed by a second, lighter crop later in the year. Its relatively compact growth habit makes it manageable for smaller spaces, while still providing a generous yield.

‘Dauphine’ thrives in warm, temperate climates and benefits from full sun exposure, which enhances fruit flavor and ripening. It prefers well-draining soil and shows moderate tolerance to drought once established, making it a resilient option for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance fruit tree. Protection from harsh winter winds can help maintain plant health in cooler regions.

Because it is partially self-fertile, ‘Dauphine’ does not require another fig variety for pollination, simplifying placement and design considerations within the garden. With proper pruning and seasonal care, this fig tree develops an attractive structure and provides both ornamental appeal and dependable harvests, making it an excellent addition to edible landscapes. Its versatility ensures reliable performance across diverse garden settings.

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a vigorous, spreading deciduous shrub or small tree with large, deeply lobed, green leaves and purplish-brown fruits, green when they emerge, with pink flesh, sweet, delicious and rich in flavour. It is ready for harvesting in late summer or autumn. It crops abundantly and another small crop may appear in spring.

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is very easy to grow and grows best in organically rich, neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers sunny positions, but can tolerate some shade. The best crop is achieved in full sun. It is resistant to frost but needs to be protected from harsh, winter winds. If grown in containers, it needs to be brought inside in cold winter climates. It is self-fertile, doesn’t need pollinators. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Fig 'Brown Turkey' is an attractive, ornamental tree, bearing large crops of excellent, delicious fruit that can be eaten fresh, dried, or for culinary purposes.

This is unique, gnarly, mature specimen tree. Very rare and uncommon. 

Ziziphus Jujuba, commonly known as jujube or Chinese date, is a species of small deciduous tree native to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fruit and various medicinal properties. Belonging to the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), this tree is revered not only for its delicious and nutritious fruit but also for its adaptability to diverse climates and soils.

The jujube tree typically grows up to 5 to 12 meters in height, with shiny green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. The fruit, resembling a small date, ripens in late summer to early autumn, transitioning from green to reddish-brown or mahogany when fully matured. Jujubes are sweet and tangy in taste, with a chewy texture similar to that of dates.

Throughout history, jujubes have held cultural significance in various regions. In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruit and other parts of the tree are believed to possess medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, sedative, and immune-boosting effects. Jujubes are often used to alleviate stress, improve digestion, and promote overall well-being.

Jujubes are a popular ingredient in culinary dishes and beverages. They can be eaten fresh, dried, candied, or cooked into jams, syrups, and desserts. 

Moreover, the jujube tree plays a role in agroforestry systems, as it is drought-tolerant and can thrive in poor soil conditions. Its deep roots help prevent soil erosion.

Ziziphus jujuba, commonly known as jujube or Chinese date, is a species of small deciduous tree native to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fruit and various medicinal properties. Belonging to the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), this tree is revered not only for its delicious and nutritious fruit but also for its adaptability to diverse climates and soils.

The jujube tree typically grows up to 5 to 12 meters in height, with shiny green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. The fruit, resembling a small date, ripens in late summer to early autumn, transitioning from green to reddish-brown or mahogany when fully matured. Jujubes are sweet and tangy in taste, with a chewy texture similar to that of dates.

Throughout history, jujubes have held cultural significance in various regions. In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruit and other parts of the tree are believed to possess medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, sedative, and immune-boosting effects. Jujubes are often used to alleviate stress, improve digestion, and promote overall well-being.

Jujubes are a popular ingredient in culinary dishes and beverages. They can be eaten fresh, dried, candied, or cooked into jams, syrups, and desserts. 

Moreover, the jujube tree plays a role in agroforestry systems, as it is drought-tolerant and can thrive in poor soil conditions. Its deep roots help prevent soil erosion.

Prunus avium, or Wild Cherry, is a medium-sized deciduous cherry tree, with brown bark, silvery when mature, and serrated, dark green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. The clusters of pure white flowers bloom in late spring and are followed by small, glossy, red-purple cherries, edible but a bit bitter, ready for harvesting in summer or autumn. Attractive to bees and birds. Toxic for pets.

Wild Cherry thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun. It can adapt to a wide range of soils, but doesn’t tolerate too wet soils, therefore, good drainage is essential. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs periodic chemical spraying. Low maintenance plant.

Prunus avium is a nice ornamental tree for large informal, cottage and wildlife gardens, great for beds and borders and wall-side borders.