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Espalier Fruit Trees

Espalier fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall, making better use of limited space while still being just as productive. Many types of fruit trees can be espaliered, including Apples, Pears, Plums & Cherries.

To espalier your fruit tree, cut back the main stem in Spring to about 40cm, leaving three strong buds. In summer, place two canes at a 45 degree angle and tie two of the branches to form the 'arms'. In the second spring reduce the 'arms' by two-thirds to an upward-facing bud.

All of the below varieties are perfect for espalier training.

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'Discovery' Semi-Dwarf Apple Tree

Easy to grow & super sweet, with a hint of strawberry

1 option from from £60.00
  • Sweet, slightly acidic, with a strawberry fragrance
  • Super juicy, multi-purpose, with a stunning flavour
  • Award winner & a favourite here at Roots too
  • Early season - harvest July to August, keeps for two months
'Stella' Patio Cherry Tree

A familiar old favourite, prized for its flavour

1 option from £42.00
  • A tangy black cherry with a balanced sweet/tart flavour
  • The most popular patio cherry in the UK
  • Pair with vanilla, nuts, herbs or dark chocolate - great with ice cream, too
  • Expertly pruned patio tree perfect for pots
'Worcester Pearmain' Apple Tree

Award winning heirloom dessert apple

1 option from from £50.00
  • Sweet with a slight strawberry flavour
  • Award winner with extra long harvest & stores 'til spring
  • Can be used for eating, juices & cider
  • Early season - harvest July to August
'Old Greengage' Plum Tree

Considered to have the best flavour of any plum or gage

1 option from from £50.00
  • Rich, candy-sweet and tender - one of the best eating plums around
  • The best choice for warmer areas of the UK
  • "Without exception the finest plum in England" - George Lindley, 1831
  • Harvest in August
'Granny Smith' Apple Tree

Versatile favourite with a sharp, juicy taste

1 option from from £50.00
  • Sharp, acidic flavour that really packs a punch
  • A "marmite" apple that everyone knows &.. loves?
  • Can be used for cooking as well as eating
  • Late season - harvest September to October, stores well
'Champion' Quince Tree

Most popular Quince variety, best suited to UK climate

1 option from from £50.00
  • Most reliable Quince, producing bumper crops
  • Excellent for use in jams or jellies
  • Self Fertile - Pollination Group 3
  • Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
'Grenadier' Apple Tree

Ultra reliable, super early cropping cooking apple

1 option from from £50.00
  • Cooks down to a very creamy puree with good flavour
  • Easy growing cooking apple for rich, creamy purees
  • You're guaranteed plenty of apples
  • Early season - harvest July to August
'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree

Improved version of "Braeburn" with better flavour & bigger crop

1 option from from £55.00
  • Excellent flavour with a fresh, aromatic taste.
  • One of the most popular varieties to grow at home
  • Very easy to grow & stores well into the new year
  • Late season - harvest September to October
'Red Windsor®' Apple Tree

Best apple for beginners - easy to grow & super reliable

1 option from from £55.00
  • Good balance of sweet & sharp with nice aromatic qualities
  • Award winning, reliable, heavy cropper
  • Easy to grow & suitable for cold areas
  • Mid season - harvest August to September
'Scrumptious®' Apple Tree

Really exceptional taste & performance

1 option from from £60.00
  • Sweet, honeyed, full of fragrance & aromatic tones
  • We think this is one of the best for flavour & performance
  • Another award winner from legendary breeder H. Ermen
  • Harvest late August to September
'Kordia' Cherry Tree

Huge black cherries that are super easy to grow

1 option from from £50.00
  • Rich and complex - the blackest cherry you can get
  • Found by chance in the Czech Republic - luckily for us!
  • Cherry pie so gorgeous you'll write an epic poem about it
  • Harvest throughout July
Lapins 'Cherokee' Cherry Tree

Late cropping Canadian variety, well suited to the cold

1 option from from £50.00
  • A heavy cropper with bright red cherries and fragrant blossom, good in colder areas
  • Named after expert Latvian cherry breeder Dr Charles Lapins
  • Two words: cherry scones
  • Ready in July, these freeze well
'Stella' Cherry Tree
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'Stella' Cherry Tree

A familiar old favourite, prized for its flavour

0 options from £36.00
  • A tangy black cherry with a balanced sweet/tart flavour
  • The most popular patio cherry in the UK
  • Pair with vanilla, nuts, herbs or dark chocolate - great with ice cream, too
  • Pick them from late July to August
'Cox's Orange Pippin' Apple Tree
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'Cox's Orange Pippin' Apple Tree

A British classic, famous for its flavour

0 options from £36.00
  • Wonderfully aromatic, with sweetness & a sharp edge
  • Compact sized tree, easy to harvest!
  • Tastes 10x better than supermarket bought
  • Late season - harvest September to October
'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree Dwarfing Rootstock
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'Egremont Russet' Apple Tree Dwarfing Rootstock

Apple enthusiasts adore this classic Victorian Russet

0 options from £36.00
  • Dry, soft flesh with a mellow nutty flavour
  • World renowned heritage apple with modern performance
  • A favourite of gourmet chefs & apple geeks
  • Mid season harvest - Sept-Oct, Keeps well.
'Oullins Golden Gage' Plum Tree
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'Oullins Golden Gage' Plum Tree

Easy to grow gage with sweet and juicy golden fruit

0 options from £36.00
  • Award winning heritage gage from 1860s France
  • A great choice for growing in cooler areas
  • "Exquisite flavour and handsome appearance " - Robert Hogg, 19th century expert
  • Harvest from the middle of August
'Katy' Apple Tree
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'Katy' Apple Tree

Attractive, soft, sweet apples with a touch of strawberry

0 options from £36.00
  • Mildly sweet flavour with strawberry notes
  • Easy to grow mild, crisp dual-purpose apple
  • Makes the most delicious juice
  • Early season - harvest July to August, keeps well
'Red Devil' Apple Tree
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'Red Devil' Apple Tree

Red skin, red flesh, & pink juice

0 options from £36.00
  • A good balance of sharp & sweet with subtle strawberry hints.
  • Huge crimson skinned apples with juicy pink flesh
  • Makes the most delicious juice
  • Mid season - harvest August to September
'Bramley's Seedling' Cordon Apple Tree
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'Bramley's Seedling' Cordon Apple Tree

The Nation's Favourite Cooking Apple

0 options from £55.00
  • Sharp, but boils down to a full bodied, rich flavour.
  • If you want apple pies, you've found your match
  • Huge crops so you can make pies for friends & family too
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
'Sunburst' Cordon Cherry Tree
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'Sunburst' Cordon Cherry Tree

A superb dark cherry with a rich, sweet taste

0 options from £55.00
  • Bursting, juicy mouthfeel with a subtle sweetness
  • Our grower's pick for patio pots
  • Soft dark flesh ideal for smoothies and salads
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
'Stella' Cordon Cherry Tree
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'Stella' Cordon Cherry Tree

A familiar old favourite, prized for its flavour

0 options from £55.00
  • A tangy black cherry with a balanced sweet/tart flavour
  • The most popular patio cherry in the UK
  • Pair with vanilla, nuts, herbs or dark chocolate - great with ice cream, too
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
'Victoria' Cordon Plum Tree
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'Victoria' Cordon Plum Tree

The UK's favourite - reliable, versatile and delicious!

0 options from £50.00
  • The iconic British plum tree with a superb flavour
  • Damp, cold or partial shade? No problem
  • Makes the perfect plum frangipane
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape
'Conference' Patio Pear Tree
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'Conference' Patio Pear Tree

The UK's favourite pear - tasty, reliable and easy to grow

0 options from £42.00
  • Superb, aromatic flavour and soft, juicy flesh
  • The nation's favourite Pear tree
  • Expertly pruned patio tree perfect for pots
'Conference' Cordon Pear Tree
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'Conference' Cordon Pear Tree

The UK's favourite pear - tasty, reliable and easy to grow

0 options from £55.00
  • Superb, aromatic flavour and soft, juicy flesh
  • The nation's favourite Pear tree
  • Columnar form - the ultimate space saving shape

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