Tree Forms

Find the Perfect Fruit Tree for Your Space

Whether you're planting a single tree on a small balcony or planning a full
traditional orchard, we have the perfect fruit tree form to suit your space. From compact patio trees to majestic standards and productive espaliered walls, we offer a wide range of shapes and sizes to fit every garden, large or small.

We know the terminology around tree forms can be confusing, so we’ve made it our mission to simplify the jargon and help you choose with confidence. Our clear guides and expert advice will help you find the right tree for your needs – and enjoy successful growing for years to come.

Patio Trees

Perfect for small gardens, patios, balconies and courtyards, our Patio Apple and Pear Trees are specially grafted onto dwarf rootstocks to keep them compact and manageable.

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Stepover Trees

Stepover apple and pear trees are a beautiful and practical way to grow your own fruit. With their origins in Victorian walled gardens, these charming low-growing trees were once used to line paths and define areas, in the kitchen garden.

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Bush Trees

Bush trees are perfect for small gardens, growing to an ultimate height of around 2–2.5 metres (6–8 feet). They need around 3 metres spacing between each tree.

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Half-Standard Trees

Half-standard fruit trees are a great choice for those with a bit more space, offering both structure and a more abundant crop. They grow typically to an ultimate height of around 4 metres.

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Full-Standard Trees

Full-standard fruit trees are the traditional choice for classic orchards, with a tall, elegant shape and strong structure. These trees grow to an ultimate height of around 4.5–5 metres

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Espalier

Espalier apple trees are a beautiful and practical way to grow fruit, especially in smaller gardens. This formal training method became particularly popular during the Victorian period

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FAN Trained

Fan training is a beautiful and practical way to grow stone fruits like plums, cherries, damsons and gages. We can also offer FAN trained apples and pears to order.

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Family Tree

Fan training is a beautiful and practical way to grow stone fruits like plums, cherries, damsons and gages. We can also offer FAN trained apples and pears to order.

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Grafting Service – Maiden Tree

Our grafting service provides you with a 1-year-old Maiden tree, typically between 3–5 feet tall. At this young stage, the tree has a single, straight trunk without any side branches or "crown".

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