Column Fruit Trees (Set of 3)2215

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They will produce delicious full-sized fruit in the first year after planting and grow no larger than 1. This very attractive dessert apple was raised from a cross between two of our favourite British apples - James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain. A normal rose stake or reasonable thickness 6ft bamboo cane is quite adequate unless you growing area is very exposed. According to St Ives Community Orchard, some of the best companion plants for fruit trees include Nasturtium, Basil, Yarrow, Comfrey and Chamomile.

Gardeners often use the word variety when referring to a specific plant, but the correct botanical term is 'cultivar'.

Used as a walkway, tunnel, arbour or even around a door, the wonderful scented blossom that turns to a magical array of tempting fruits is a very attainable dream. As columnar fruit trees do not take up much space, you can also happily cultivate them in pots or containers.

Although it’s best to use spur-bearing cultivars, it is also possible to train partial tip-bearers as cordons. If attached to a wall or fence, the wire should be held at least 10cm (4in) away from the structure to allow for air circulation. A very popular late dessert/culinary plum producing medium-large purple fruits with a very good sweet flavour.

Super columns are capable of fruiting from the first year and, depending on the variety will often settle down for regular heavy cropping from the second or third year onwards. The key feature of Ballerina® apple trees is that they are not a trained form (like cordons or minarettes) but are a group of naturally columnar apple varieties. Thanks to their marvellous efforts you can now bring the delight of the Column Fruit Tree to your garden at home.