Fruit Trees & Bushes...
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Apple Trees
The apple tree is one of the most widely cultivated of fruit trees. They are deciduous (they shed their leaves in the autumn) and are small reaching just 5-12 m tall....
Cherry Trees
The cherry tree belongs to the same family (Rosaceae) as almonds, peaches, plums and apricots. There are many varieties growing across the world, ranging from Europe to...
Exotic Fruits to Grow in the UK
Kiwi fruit used to be considered easy to grow – and the tree or vine is – but actually getting viable fruit from a plant is a more complex issue. If you have an...
Growing Apricots
Growing apricots in the UK is a relatively new phenomenon but it’s one that’s not impossible. There are now a few apricot cultivars that have been specially developed to...
Growing Avocados
While avocados are a tropical fruit more suited to the humid regions of Mexico and Central America, it doesn’t mean they can not be grown successfully in the UK. The...
Growing Berries
Berries are some of the easiest fruits to grow in the UK. They require very little attention, produce abundant masses of fruit each year, and the only pests you’re...
Growing Currants
The health benefits of eating currants are huge. Blackcurrants for example, are especially rich in Vitamin C, and are said to prevent such ailments as joint inf...
Growing Goji Berries
They’re the latest ‘must have’ miracle berry in celebrity circles. Said to banish cellulite, boost your immune system, contain more vitamin C than oranges and more iron...
Growing Rhubarb
Rhubarb is technically a herb and dates back hundreds of years in the UK. It is easy to grow and produces delicate, sweet stems that can be steamed or blanched and eaten...
Kiwi Fruit Bushes
While it is not native to the UK the kiwi fruit can be grown with ease in this climate. The compact bushes provide delicious, sweet furry brown fruit, with delicate...
Orange Trees
Orange trees originally come from China but have been grown in Europe and North America for over 100 years. Orange trees are now grown all over the world for their...
Peach Trees
The peach tree originates in China and is now widely grown throughout the Mediterranean. The trees require a sunny sheltered site and are therefore not suited to every...
Pear Trees
The pear tree is widely cultivated across the world. Its fruit is juicier than that of apple trees and it is generally softer in texture. The fruits can be eaten raw,...
Plum Trees
Plum trees are regularly grown in gardens in the UK and their fruit is traditionally made into jam and eaten on its own. They can also be made into a fruity wine or...
