All trees can vary slightly in size slightly and we would not recommend putting up the wire supports until the trees arrive. 

Pollination Made Simple.

Most suburban situations provide good pollen due to the close proximity of other gardens. It is not always necessary to have pollinators if the bees and other pollinating insects are generous with their visits. If you have no other Apple tree close by then select two varieties in the same group or the adjoining group ie group 2 and 4 will pollinate group 3 as will any others in group 3. Some varieties are self fertile. 

Pollination Groups For Varieties Available.

Apples Group 2

Egremont Russet 

Apples Group 3 

Blenhieim Orange Bountiful Bramley Cox's Orange Pippin Fiesta Herefordshire Russet James Grieve Katy Kidd's Orange Queen Cox Red Falstaff Scrumptious Spartan Sunset Winter Gem 

Apples Group 4 

Ashmeads Kernel Braeburn Ellisons Orange Royal Gala.

Pears Group B Conference (Self Fertile)

Pears Group C Concorde 

The ideal tree shape for planting against a fence or a wall. Step overs are can be used to edge borders.

Espalier Pruning in Winter/Spring Following Planting

1 Shorten main leader to third wire – if not reached do not prune.

2 Cut side branch leaders back by one third.

3 Shorten any side shoots (laterals) on side branches to 3-4 inches if not already done.

4 Spur back any shoots arising from central stem if not already done.

Espalier Summer Pruning Mid August

a) Shorten laterals on side branches to 4 inches.

b) Shorten any laterals (shoots growing from laterals) to 2-3 inches. Do not prune any shoots which are shorter than 8 inches.

c) Do not prune leaders

d) Tie in the main leader also the selected shoots for the third tier. Remove unwanted shoots from central stem, also tie in side branch leaders.

Successive Winter Pruning

a) Shorten main leader to appropriate wire.

b) Shorten side branch leaders by one third.

c) When main leader or branch leaders have extended as far as required cut back each year to point of origin.

d) If new growth has occurred after summer pruning cut back to a new bud.

Note – Apples and pears can be grown as ‘fans, in this case prune as described for espaliers but there will not be a main central leader.

Delivery Charges - Due to the size and shape of the Espaliers Fans and Step Over trained fruit there is a £36.85 rate for local GU and KT postcodes only. Other areas start from £51.45 - £90.30. The delivery charge that applies to any orders including these trees is depending on the delivery location.. Once you have put together your order the delivery charge will show before payment. All orders are despatched in one delivery.

Sorry but due to the high courier costs we are unable to offer any delivery service to any European Countries and the following postcodes. GY KW IV AB PH KW HS ZE IM BT DD JE PO30 PO31 PO32 PO33 PO34 PO35 PO36 PO37 PO38 PO39 PO40 PO41