Bare Root Fruit Trees

How to choose the best bare root fruit trees for your garden

If you can’t decide which fruit tree to plant in a small garden, why not try our apple and pear ‘family collection’ that gives you three different varieties on one tree. It can even be grown in a large container! For cultivation advice, our article on how to grow bare root fruit and nut trees is a good place to start, along with the Frequently Asked Questions below.

Which bare root fruit trees grow in shade?

Most fruit trees need sunshine to produce the best crops, but Morello cherry will thrive in a north-facing spot. Crab apples, purple filbert, cherry laurel and our hazelnut collection are also suitable for semi-shade.

Which bare root fruit trees can be used as hedges?

You can make a lovely fruiting hedge using bare root crab apple trees or cherry plums.

Which bare root fruit trees can be grown in a container?

One of the best fruit trees for a container is Apple columnar ‘Purple Haze’ which has an upright habit that’s ideal for growing in a large pot.