Small trees to grow in pots

Amelanchier lamarckii is a deciduous shrub or small tree of upright habit and horizontally spreading branches, and toothed, elliptic leaves, bronze when they emerge, dark green when mature, and orange-red in autumn. Fragrant, white, 5-petal flowers in loose, dropping clusters bloom in spring and are followed by edible, sweet and juicy, dark purple berries in summer.

Amelanchier lamarckii can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions, but thrives in fertile, lime-free, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It grows well in full sun and partial shade, but best fruit and autumn foliage are achieved in full sun. It is resistant to frost, de-icing slat, and wind. Tolerant of urban pollution. No serious pest or disease problems. Low maintenance plant. Snowy Mespilus is a lovely, elegant shrub, perfect for cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Excellent as a specimen, for shrub borders, wall-side borders, and informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Malus domestica 'Belle de Boskoop' is a cultivar of apple tree that is believed to have originated in the Netherlands in the late 19th century. It is also known as 'Beauty of Boskoop' or simply 'Boskoop'.

The fruit produced by this apple tree is large and somewhat flattened, with a green-yellow skin that is often russeted or brownish. The flesh is firm, juicy, and slightly tart, with a distinct aroma and flavor that is highly regarded by apple enthusiasts.

'Belle de Boskoop' is a late-ripening variety, typically harvested in October and November in the northern hemisphere. It is known for its excellent storage qualities and can be kept for several months in a cool, dry place.

This apple cultivar is considered to be a triploid, meaning it requires two other compatible apple trees for cross-pollination in order to produce fruit. It is a popular variety for commercial and home orchards alike, and is grown in many parts of the world, including Europe and North America.

Bramley's Seedling Apple is an English cooking apple and one of the best culinary apples in the world. It was discovered in 1809. in Nottinghamshire in England. Bramley apples are large, mostly green, slightly reddish, juicy, sharply acidic, and with excellent, strong flavour. They are used mostly for cooking and baking as they can be cooked down to a smooth puree. Bramley's Seedling Apple tree is very large and vigorous, with oval green leaves and beautiful crimson flowers. For smaller gardens, it needs to be grown on dwarfing rootstock. It is very easy to grow and also known for its longevity. The original tree is alive to this day and still producing apples. It prefers sunny, sheltered locations and neutral, moist and well-drained soil. The only problem could be pollination since Bramley's Seedling Apple needs two different pollinating apple trees nearby to be successfully pollinated.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Cox’s Orange Pippin apple is the classic English apple. It was discovered in England in 19th century as a chance seedling. It is famous for its rich and complex flavour and considered to be one of the finest dessert apples. The fruit is small to medium-sized. It has yellow skin with orange-red blush and crisp, firm, very juicy and aromatic flesh. The flavour has hints of mango and orange. Cox’s Orange Pippin apple plant is an upright tree with spreading growth habit. Its vigorous and bushy growth can become difficult to control. The plant is sensitive and demanding with regard to soil and climate. It needs exceptional soil and adequate weather conditions to grow well. It prefers rich neutral soil, moist but well drained, and sheltered position in full sun. It is susceptible to diseases and doesn’t tolerate frost. The best flavour is achieved in cool maritime climate.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Cox’s Orange Pippin apple is the classic English apple. It was discovered in England in 19th century as a chance seedling. It is famous for its rich and complex flavour and considered to be one of the finest dessert apples. The fruit is small to medium-sized. It has yellow skin with orange-red blush and crisp, firm, very juicy and aromatic flesh. The flavour has hints of mango and orange. Cox’s Orange Pippin apple plant is an upright tree with spreading growth habit. Its vigorous and bushy growth can become difficult to control. The plant is sensitive and demanding with regard to soil and climate. It needs exceptional soil and adequate weather conditions to grow well. It prefers rich neutral soil, moist but well drained, and sheltered position in full sun. It is susceptible to diseases and doesn’t tolerate frost. The best flavour is achieved in cool maritime climate.

Root stock MM106 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock commonly used for apple trees. It offers a moderate growth rate, producing trees 10-15 feet tall when mature. Suitable for medium-sized gardens, MM106 ensures good fruit yield and adaptability to various soils. It's resistant to woolly apple aphid and moderately resistant to crown rot. Ideal for bush, cordons, and espalier forms. Ensure proper staking in early years.

Malus domestica 'Discovery' is an excellent early-producing apple tree with an upright, compact growth habit. Attractive white flowers emerge in spring, and delicious bright red apples, with hints of green and yellow, are ready for harvesting in late August and September. The apples are hard and crisp, sweet and slightly acidic, with delicate light flavour that has a touch of strawberry. As every early-producing variety, it can be stored only for a short period of time. Discovery Apple tree is very easy to care for. It is resilient and undemanding. It prefers neutral, well-drained soil, and full sun in a sheltered position. It is generally disease-resistant and pest-resistant and tolerates frost very well. It is not self-pollinating. It needs to cross-pollinate with other apple trees. As a partial tip-barer, it can be grown in cordons and espaliers. Suitable for containers and large pots.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Malus domestica 'Egremont Russet' is a deciduous, apple tree with ovate, green leaves, and fragrant, pale pink flowers blooming in late spring and summer. Rough-skinned, dull yellow, flushed red, apples with crisp, firm flesh and sweet, nutty flavour are ready for harvesting in October and can be stored until December. Malus domestica 'Egremont Russet' grows best in neutral, moderately fertile, consistently moist, but well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and best crop is achieved in full sun, but it is tolerant of partial shade. It grows best in areas with cold winter and moderate summer temperatures, and medium to high humidity. Needs to be sheltered form harsh winter winds. Requires regular pruning and may need fruit thinning. Pollination group 2. 'Egremont Russet' Apple is a nice addition to any informal, cottage, and urban garden. It is mostly grown for its delicious fruit with characteristic nutty flavour. It produces good, regular crops. Suitable for growing in containers.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Malus domestica 'Fiesta' is a medium-sized, upright to spreading, heavy-cropping, deciduous, dessert apple tree with ovate, toothed, grey-green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Pale pink flowers fade to white, bloom in spring, and are followed by heavy crops of red-flushed, yellow-orange apples ready for harvesting in September. The apples are rich in flavour, juicy, sweet and crisp. Malus domestica 'Fiesta' grows best in moderately fertile, neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Partially self-fertile, it requires another pollinator planted near-by. It needs regular pruning and thinning. Apple 'Fiesta' is a popular dessert apple. The tree is ornamental and suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. It’s a reliable and heavy cropper. The apples can be eaten fresh, but are also used for culinary purposes. Since very juicy, they are perfect for making apple juice.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ is a heavily-producing, deciduous apple tree, with oval, dark green leaves and lovely, fragrant, white flowers blooming in April. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by heavy and regular crops of greenish-yellow to golden-yellow, delicious, sweet, crispy, juicy, and aromatic apples. Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ grows best in moderately fertile, neutral, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but can adapt to partial shade. It requires cold winters for good fruit production, but it has to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. It is self-fertile but needs a pollinator of anther variety blooming at the same time for better crops. Regular pruning and fruit thinning are required to improve fruit size and quality. 'Golden Delicious' Apple is a wonderful, ornamental tree, a nice addition to any garden. It is primarily grown for its delicious fruit, perfect for eating fresh and great for cooking. One of the best apple varieties.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Clapp’s Favourite is a classic English dessert apple, valued for its attractive appearance, refreshing flavour and early cropping season. This traditional variety remains a popular choice for gardeners looking to extend the apple harvest into the earlier part of the season.

The fruit is medium to large, with a distinctive greenish-yellow skin flushed and streaked with bright red as it ripens. When cut open, the flesh is juicy, crisp and tender, with a pleasantly sweet flavour balanced by a refreshing acidity. Clapp’s Favourite is particularly enjoyable when eaten straight from the tree, making it an excellent choice for the family fruit garden.

One of its greatest advantages is its early ripening period, with fruit generally ready to harvest from late August into early September, depending on the location and growing conditions. This makes it a useful variety for enjoying home-grown apples before many of the more familiar autumn cultivars are ready.

The tree produces attractive blossom in spring, with delicate white to pale pink flowers providing an important source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. It also makes an attractive feature tree, combining spring blossom with a crop of colourful fruit later in the year.

For the best results, plant Clapp’s Favourite in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. A sunny site will encourage good fruit development and help the apples achieve their best flavour. Regular watering during dry periods, particularly while the tree is becoming established, will also encourage healthy growth and reliable cropping.

Clapp’s Favourite is not generally regarded as a self-fertile variety, so it is best planted alongside a compatible apple variety that flowers at a similar time to ensure good pollination and fruit production.

An excellent choice for traditional and family gardens, Clapp’s Favourite combines spring blossom, attractive fruit and an early summer harvest, making it a rewarding addition to the home orchard.

The Starline Green Finch apple tree is a modern, compact variety well suited to gardens across the UK, particularly where space is limited. Bred for reliability and ease of care, it is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners seeking a productive and attractive fruit tree.

This variety produces medium-sized apples with a fresh green skin, sometimes developing a slight golden hue as they ripen. The flesh is crisp, juicy, and pleasantly firm, offering a well-balanced flavour that combines gentle sweetness with a refreshing sharpness. This makes the fruit ideal for eating fresh, while also being suitable for cooking, juicing, or adding to salads.

The tree itself has a neat, manageable growth habit, often remaining relatively compact without requiring excessive pruning. It is therefore particularly appropriate for smaller gardens, patios, or even container growing when grafted onto a suitable rootstock. In spring, it produces a profusion of delicate white blossoms, which not only enhance its ornamental appeal but also attract pollinators such as bees.

One of the key advantages of the Starline Green Finch is its good disease resistance, helping to reduce the need for chemical treatments and making it a more environmentally friendly option. It is also known for producing consistent and reliable crops year after year, even in typical British weather conditions.

Overall, the Starline Green Finch apple tree offers a combination of practicality, flavour, and visual appeal, making it a rewarding addition to a wide range of UK gardens.

James Grieve Apple is a hardy, deciduous tree suitable for cold climate zones. It is best grown in northerly areas with cold winters, moderate summer temperatures, and medium to high humidity. It’s an old apple variety, raised in 1893. in Edinburgh, Scotland, by James Grieve from pollination of Cox’s Orange Pippin and most likely Pott’s Seedling apple. Generally, a resilient plant, it needs some protection from harsh winds. It’s a good polliniser for other apples. It cannot be found in supermarkets because it is sensitive to pressure and easily bruised and cannot sustain supermarket handling.

James Grieve apples are medium to large, yellow-green, speckled and striped orange-red, with creamy, refreshing and very juicy flesh. At the beginning of season, it is sharp and perfect for cooking, retaining its shape when cooked. After a few weeks, it becomes milder and sweeter, like a firm pear in texture.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

James Grieve Apple is a hardy, deciduous tree suitable for cold climate zones. It is best grown in northerly areas with cold winters, moderate summer temperatures, and medium to high humidity. It’s an old apple variety, raised in 1893. in Edinburgh, Scotland, by James Grieve from pollination of Cox’s Orange Pippin and most likely Pott’s Seedling apple. Generally, a resilient plant, it needs some protection from harsh winds. It’s a good polliniser for other apples. It cannot be found in supermarkets because it is sensitive to pressure and easily bruised and cannot sustain supermarket handling.

James Grieve apples are medium to large, yellow-green, speckled and striped orange-red, with creamy, refreshing and very juicy flesh. At the beginning of season, it is sharp and perfect for cooking, retaining its shape when cooked. After a few weeks, it becomes milder and sweeter, like a firm pear in texture.