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Malus Domestica 'Idared' is a spreading tree of upright habit with ovate, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves, and slightly fragrant, pale pink flowers blooming in April to May. Flowers are followed by medium-sized, spherical, mostly red apples with firm, juicy, slightly sour flesh. It crops regularly and abundantly in October. It can be stored until March. Several weeks after harvesting, its sharp flavour becomes milder and sweet. Malus Domestica 'Idared' grows best in fertile, humus-rich, neutral, loamy or sandy, moderately moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but is tolerant of partial shade. It is self-fertile and its pollination needs the presence of other variety that blooms at the same time. Pollination group 2. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Regular pruning and fruit thinning is required. Apple 'Idared' is a lovely tree mostly grown for its fruit. Excellent for eating fresh, and making apple sauces and pies. Great addition to any garden.

Prunus domestica 'Mirabelle de Nancy' is a robust and sturdy plum tree, very popular in France since 15th century. It has broadly elliptic, mid-green leaves and lovely white flowers blooming in April. Small, round, rich yellow cherry plums have juicy and sweet flesh and are ready for harvesting in late summer. Prunus domestica 'Mirabelle de Nancy' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers medium fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It doesn’t like humid partial shade. It is extremely resistant to frost, even flowers can withstand some late spring frost. It doesn’t require much attention and will crop heavily even without pruning. Doesn’t have serious disease or pest problems. It is self-fertile but the crop is better with a pollinator nearby. Cherry plum 'Mirabelle de Nancy' is best when ripe and eaten fresh from the tree, but it is also great for jams and preserves. Very decorative and undemanding plant.

Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' is a vigorous, upright, pyramidal, deciduous tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and profusion of creamy-white flowers in early spring. It bears moderate, regular crops of large, tasty, red-flushed, greenish-yellow pears ready for harvesting in October. The fruit has excellent flavour and pleasantly melting flesh. Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' can grow in a wide range of soils, except damp or filled with stones. It thrives in fertile, neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers sunny, sheltered positions and the fruit is best when grown in full sun. It is extremely resistant to frost but since it is a very early bloomer, flower buds may be damaged by late frosts. It can withstand wind. It is self-sterile and needs to be grown with a pollination partner. Pear 'Doyenné du Comice' is primarily grown for its sweet and delicious fruit, but beautiful, white flowers make it a great ornamental tree. Ideal for small informal, cottage, and wildlife gardens.

Malus communis trained as a mature four-branch espalier is an excellent choice for gardens where beauty, productivity, and space efficiency are equally important. Carefully shaped with four horizontal tiers of branches, it creates a formal architectural feature that looks striking against walls, fences, or boundary lines while producing delicious apples. This trained form is especially valuable in smaller gardens, courtyards, kitchen gardens, and narrow spaces where a traditional orchard tree would be too large.

In spring, the tree is covered with attractive blossom that brings seasonal colour and helps support pollinators. Through summer, the neatly arranged branches carry developing fruit, followed by a rewarding harvest in autumn. Even in winter, the structured framework provides strong visual interest and classic garden character.

Espalier-trained apples perform best in a sunny, open position with fertile, well-drained soil. A south or west-facing wall can improve ripening and protect blossom from late frosts. Regular pruning is needed to maintain the elegant tiered shape and encourage productive fruiting spurs, making it ideal for gardeners who enjoy hands-on care and training.

Sunset apple is a heavy-cropping garden apple with upright, compact habit and attractive pale pink flowers that bloom in March. They are followed by small, round to ovate, golden-yellow and green fruit with red and orange striping. A white to ivory flesh is crisp, firm and fine-grained, sometimes tinged with green. It has sweet, sharp, aromatic flavour. Sunset Apple was bred in approximately 1918 by G. C. Addy at Ightham, Kent. One of the parent varieties is Cox’s Orange Pippin Apple. Sunset Apple was meant to be similar to it, but easier to grow. It is very resilient, generally disease-free, cold and frost resistant, therefore, suitable for growing even in northern parts of Europe. Doesn’t need a pollinating partner because it is self-fertile. It is not commercially grown because of its small size. Sunset apples are crispy and juicy, great for eating or cooking. When cooked, they retain their shape.

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.

Red Devil Apple plant is a deciduous, hardy, vigorous tree with a bushy, upright habit, attractive pink-white flowers, and stunning, deep red fruit. Its creamy flesh is white, but stained with red and produces beautiful pink juice. Red Devil apples ripen in mid-September and are harvested till mid-October. The fruit has juicy and moderately sweet and sharp taste with a hint of strawberry flavour. They store well and can be kept till January.

Red Devil Apple was bred by Hugh Ermen, in Faversham, Kent in 1975, and introduced in 1990 as an excellent, modern dessert apple. It is very resilient, generally disease-free, and adaptable to most weather conditions. It grows in almost any type of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is self-fertile and doesn’t need a pollination partner.

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.

Malus domestica ‘Katy’ is a vigorous, early-season, heavy-cropping, deciduous apple tree with ovate, green leaves, orange and red in autumn, and lovely, white, scented flowers blooming in spring. Small to medium, bright red apples have white and juicy flash with sweet and refreshing flavour and are ready for harvesting in early September. Malus domestica ‘Katy’ prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It doesn’t like acidic and shallow chalk soils, as well as shady areas. Resistant to frost and suitable for Northern European climates. Not self-fertile, it needs a pollinator nearby for flower pollination. Requires regular pruning and fruit thinning for better fruit size and quality. Apple 'Katya' is a cross between James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain. It’s a beautiful ornamental tree, a great addition to any informal, cottage, or urban garden. Suitable for wall-side borders and for growing in containers. Apples are perfect for making juices, but also to be eaten fresh.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock 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.

Laxton's Superb Apple is an old-fashioned, traditional, sweet, aromatic dessert apple. It was bred by Laxton Brothers in Bedford, UK in 1897. This apple plant is great for cold or exposed locations. It is fast-growing, but has a tendency to biennial bearing. It brings better crop when planted with another variety. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Doesn’t like very acidic soils, shallow chalk soils, and shade more than half of the day. Its flowers are pretty and fragrant, white with some pink, self-pollinating and long-lasting.

The fruit is green-yellow with orange-red blush and crisp firm flesh. It is similar to Cox’s Orange Pippin, which is one of its parents, but it is a bit superior with larger fruits, slightly richer flavour and better keeping qualities. Ready for harvesting in October, it can be stored till January. Late-season and heavy cropping.

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.

Prunus avium 'Summit' is a popular cultivar of sweet cherry tree, known for its abundant and large fruit production. It is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 12-15 feet.

The 'Summit' cherry tree produces large, heart-shaped fruit that is firm, sweet, and juicy, with a deep red skin and yellow flesh. The fruit is excellent for eating fresh, but can also be used for cooking and baking.

This tree is prized for its ornamental value as well, with showy clusters of white flowers that bloom in early spring and attract pollinators. The leaves are dark green and glossy, turning to shades of yellow and orange in the fall, adding a burst of colour to the landscape.

Prunus avium 'Summit' prefers full sun and well-draining soil, and it is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8. It is a self-fertile tree, meaning it does not require another cherry tree for pollination. 'Summit' is also relatively disease-resistant, making it a low-maintenance option for home gardeners and orchardists alike.

Overall, Prunus avium 'Summit' is an excellent choice for those looking for a productive and attractive cherry tree that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions.

Malus Domestica 'Garden Sun Red' is a high-yielding dwarf apple tree of upright habit, with large, oval, toothed, brownish-green leaves, greenish-white beneath and abundance of beautiful, white flowers blooming in April. Large, round, solid red apples are delicious - sweet, juicy and crunchy. Ready for harvesting in October and can be stored until March. Malus Domestica 'Garden Sun Red' prefers fertile, neutral, slightly chalky or acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and best crop is achieved in full sun. It can withstand very low temperatures and its flowers do not fear frosts, therefore, it is suitable for growing in many regions. Regular pruning is required to avoid small fruit size or occurrence of diseases. It is self-fertile. 'Garden Sun Red' Apple is a wonderful, ornamental, dwarf apple tree, excellent for growing in pots and containers. Perfect for orchards, small gardens, and low, informal hedges. It can be eaten fresh or used for culinary purposes – jams, jellies, or savoury dishes.

Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' is an upright, deciduous, fruiting tree, very reliable and highly productive. It has ovate, toothed, dark green leaves, orange and red in autumn, and lovely, white flowers blooming in mid-spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of glossy, rounded, delicious, dark red cherries with sweet and juicy flesh. Cherries are ready for harvesting in late spring. Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Overwatering may cause fruit split. It can withstand low temperatures and it is fairly resistant to wind, but needs to be sheltered from late frosts that can damage the flowers buds. It requires regular pruning and fruit thinning. Sweet cherry 'Bigarreau Burlat' is one of the most popular cherry cultivars in France. It is perfect for informal and cottage gardens. Great as a specimen tree or for wall-side borders and trellises.

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 'Scrumptious' is an early-fruiting, dessert apple tree with ovate, dark green leaves and pale pink flowers blooming in spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of large, sweet, crisp, and aromatic apples with thin, red skin and tasty, white flesh, ready for harvesting in early autumn, usually September. Malus domestica 'Scrumptious' grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun, but can adapt to a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. It can tolerate partial shade but the best cropping occurs if grown in full sun. It can withstand frost and, therefore, suitable for colder areas. Fairly resistant to pests and diseases. It is self-fertile and a good pollinator to other varieties. May require pruning and fruit thinning for better crops. Apple 'Scrumptious' is a modern English dessert apple, a cross between the Golden Delicious and the Discovery. Great option for small informal and cottage gardens and 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.

Pear - Conference (Pyrus communis) is a compact, deciduous, fruiting tree with strong, upright branches and oval, green leaves. Fragrant, small white flowers are blooming in spring and are followed by tasty, juicy, sweet, pale green with brown patches pears in autumn. The fruit is pyriform if cross-pollinated and banana-shaped if self-pollinated. Pear – Beth grows best in neutral, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun, but can adapt to various types of soils, except too dump and rocky. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Generally, pest-free. Attractive to butterflies and birds. Self-pollinated fruit is seedless. Pear - Conference is one of the most well-known dessert pears. This variety brings reliable, regular, and abundant crop of juicy fruit of good quality and sweet flavour. It is suitable for all training forms. Great for informal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant.

Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' ( Butirra Hardy) is a vigorous, narrowly upright, pyramidal, deciduous tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and lovely, white flowers in early spring. It bears good, regular crops of tasty, red-flushed, yellow-brown pears in autumn. The fruit has excellent flavour and very melting flesh.

Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' can grow in a wide range of soils, loamy, sandy and calcerous, but thrives in fertile, neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers sunny, sheltered positions and the fruit is best when grown in full sun. Resistant to frost but since it is an early bloomer, flower buds may be damaged by late frosts. It can withstand wind. It should be grown with a pollination partner for a reliable crop. Low maintenance plant.

Pear 'Beurré Hardy' is a popular French dessert pear. It is great for informal and cottage gardens. Suitable for wall-side borders and growing in containers. Since it is wind resistant, it can be grown in coastal areas.

Malus Domestica 'Gala' is a popular apple cultivar known for its crisp, juicy, and sweet flavor. The Gala apple was first developed in New Zealand in the 1930s and has since become one of the most widely cultivated apples in the world.

The fruit has a distinctive red and yellow skin with a creamy white flesh. It is typically medium to large in size and has a slightly conical shape. The skin of the Gala apple is thin and delicate, making it easy to bite into and chew. The flesh is firm and juicy, with a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness.

Gala apples are versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. They are delicious eaten raw as a snack, but can also be used for cooking, baking, or juicing. Due to their sweetness and low acidity, they are particularly well-suited for making applesauce and apple juice.

The tree itself is moderately vigorous and bears fruit early in the season. It is known for its high yields and consistent fruit quality, making it a popular choice for commercial growers. The Gala apple is also a good choice for backyard orchards, as it is relatively easy to grow and maintain.

Overall, the Malus Domestica 'Gala' is a delicious and versatile apple cultivar that is enjoyed by apple lovers around the world.

Malus communis 'Fuji' trained as an espalier is an elegant and highly productive apple tree, ideal for gardens where space is limited but fruit and ornamental value are desired. Carefully trained onto a frame it creates a striking architectural feature against walls, fences, or support wires while allowing excellent sunlight exposure and airflow. In spring, the branches are covered with attractive white to pale pink blossom, bringing seasonal beauty and attracting pollinators to the garden.

By autumn, the tree produces large, crisp apples with a sweet, juicy flavour and excellent texture. ‘Fuji’ is widely prized for its refreshing taste, making the fruit ideal for eating fresh, juicing, or storing for later use. The espalier form keeps the plant compact and manageable, making pruning, harvesting, and general maintenance far easier than with a full-sized tree.

Best grown in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, this variety performs reliably in many UK gardens. Its trained habit makes it especially useful for patios, kitchen gardens, courtyards, and narrow borders. Malus communis ‘Fuji’ espalier combines decorative blossom, practical structure, and delicious homegrown fruit in one beautiful and space-efficient tree.