Plum Varieties

Plum Varieties

Plums are one of the best fruit trees (along with Figs) for our area in the Midi-Pyrenees region, many having names of the local areas they originate from.  All prefer open, sunny sites.  Here is a description of the varieties we currently have in stock: Plum Reine-Claude d’Oullins This is an old variety which is …

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Apple Varieties

Introduction Apples are one of the most popular and versatile of fruits.  Great for eating straight from the tree and enjoyed as a puree and in many favourite desserts.  They are generally very hardy and easy to grow.  The only thing you really need to consider is that they do need to be planted near …

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Explaining Tree Sizes

What’s it all about? We realise it can sometimes be confusing to work out the sizing in a Tree Catalogue.  Have you ever wondered why we don’t list them by height?  Have you puzzled over what is meant by “6-8” and “std” and what on earth is “BR”? Here we will try and demystify some …

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