Top Fruit
Updated: 22 Jan. Note: stock numbers may not be accurate. UK grown in peat free compost. Collection or local delivery only
| Product Detail | Price List GBP | Stock Availability | |||
| Plant Name | Common Name | Pot Size | Full description of plant | Retail Price | In Stock |
| Apple ‘Bardsey’ | Eating / Cooking | 12Lt | Found growing on Bardsey Island and introduced in 1998, this dual purpose, creamy-pink apple has a fine, refreshing flavour and also cooks well without need of sugar. Hardy with excellent disease resistance. Harvest mid September. Pollination Gp: 2. Bush on MM106. | £49.50 | 1.00 |
| Apple ‘Bountiful’ | 12Lt | (Cox x Lanes Prince Albert) Heavy crops of large, pale green striped red, juicy fruit – quite sweet for a cooker; stores until Jan. Slices hold when cooked. Compact, disease resistant variety where Bramley could be too large. Bush on MM 106. Pollination Gp: 2 | £53.00 | 2.00 | |
| Apple ‘Bramley’s Seedling’ Clone 20 | Cooking Apple | 12Lt | A compact form of the very popular cooking apple. Although 20% less vigorous it usually has heavier crops of large, green-yellow fruit with a strong acidic flavour; Sept-Oct. Stores well. Pollination Gp:3 – triploid so best with 2 pollinators. Bush on MM106. | £53.00 | 3.00 |
| Apple ‘Christmas Pippin’ | Eating Apple | 12Lt | A superb, new, Cox-like apple with a thin red-russet skin and crisp, juicy, melting flesh – sweet honeyed flavour with a crisp tang. Harvest October, stores until January. Pollination Gp: 2 Bush on MM 106 | £54.95 | 1.00 |
| Apple ‘Egremont Russet’ (AGM) | Eating Apple | 12Lt | (Eating) Unique variety with small to medium size fruit with a rough textured golden-russet skin. Flesh is crisp with a sweet, nutty flavour. Pick late September for eating October-December. Pollination Gp:1 Bush on MM106 | £53.00 | 2.00 |
| Apple ‘Fiesta’ (AGM) | Eating Apple | 12Lt | Excellent & easier ‘Cox’ derivative with medium-large, firm, yellow-flushed, bright red fruit of good flavour & the aroma & nuttiness of its parent. Reliable & heavy cropper. Pick early October for October-March use. Pollination GROUP 2. Bush on MM106 | £53.00 | 1.00 |
| Apple ‘Herefordshire Russset’ | Eating Apple | 12Lt | Acclaimed new variety best described as a russet with a ‘Cox’ flavour. Pick late September – stores well until late January. Heavy crops of small to medium size fruit of good texture. Appears to need little cross pollination. Bush on MM106 Pollination Gp: 3 | £52.75 | 2.00 |
| Apple ‘Katja’ | 12Lt | (Eating) Early variety producing regular, heavy crops of oval, red, crisp & juicy fruit. Eats well from tree, Sept-Oct., but does not store. Now considered better than its parent ‘Worcester Pearmain’. Pollination GROUP 2. Bush on MM106 | £52.75 | 2.00 | |
| Apple ‘Laxton’s Superb’ | Eating Apple | 12Lt | Popular late variety bearing medium-large, greenish-yellow flushed red fruit of good flavour & storing well. Pick early October for Nov-Feb use. May be a biennial cropper. Vigorous habit. Pollination GROUP 3. Bush on MM106 | £52.75 | 1.00 |
| Apple ‘Paradice Gold’ | Dessert Apple | 12Lt | Excellent new red flushed russet dessert apple of superb flavour with crisp, sweet flesh; harvest October. Planted in the Olympic Park to commemorate the London Paralympic Legacy. Fertile soil in sun. Recommend staking. Bush form on MM106. Polliniation Gp: 3 | £51.50 | 1.00 |
| Apple ‘Red Windsor’ | Eating Apple | 12Lt | Very heavy crops of glowing rich-red fruit with a superb Cox type flavour; Sept. Ideal garden variety, very compact, good disease resistance and some blossom frost resistance. Bush on MM106. Pollination Gp: 2 – self fertile. | £53.00 | 1.00 |
| Apple ‘Scotch Bridget’ | Cooking / Eating | 12Lt | A reliabl;e, tough variety very popular in Scotland and northern areas. Largish, red flushed orange fruit with an acid tangy flavour. Can be used as a desert apple when stored. Cooks well keeping shape. Pollination Gp: 3 – triploid requires 2 pollinators. Bush on MM106. | £45.00 | 1.00 |
| Apricot ‘Robada’ | 12Lt | Large, High quality, attractive fruit with red blush and bright orange flesh of pleasant balanced flavour, aromatic and freestone; mid July. A reliable robust variety for the UK climate. For a sheltered, sunny site with free draining fertile soil. Avoid frost pockets. Bush on St Julian A. Self fertile. | £67.50 | 1.00 | |
| Aprium ‘Aprisali’ | 12Lt | A complex apricot x plum hybrid producing sweet, crimson fruits with a beautiful taste and aroma suitable for eating or cooking; early July. Single white, scented flowers; April – May. Self fertile but benefits from pollination from other plums. Fertile, reasonably drained soil in sun avoiding frost pockets. Bush on WavitA | £64.50 | 2.00 | |
| Cherry ‘Stella’ (AGM) | Sweet Cherry | 12Lt | Excellent self-fertile variety with large, sweet, dark red or near black fruit of good flavour, late July. Makes a good pollinator for other cherries. Upright habit at first then spreading later. Any reasonable soil in sun. Bush on Colt | £54.95 | 2.00 |
| Cherry ‘Stella’ Half Standard AGM) | Sweet Cherry | 12Lt | £59.95 | 1.00 | |
| Cherry ‘Sweetheart’ | Eating cherry | 12Lt | A later fruiting / flowering variety producing good crops of sweet, dark red fruit over a long period in late summer into early autumn.from an early age. Clusters of fragrant, single white flowers in early spring. For a reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun. Bush form on Colt. Self fertile. | £54.95 | 2.00 |
| Cydonia japonica ‘Meeches Prolific’ – Half Standard | Quince | 12Lt | (Self fertile) Very large, very fragrant, yellow, pear shaped fruit; late October. Large, fragrant, pink-white, single flowers in late April – May. Excellent for quince jelly and many other culinary purposes. Fertile. deep, reasonably drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Half Standard on Quince A | £58.00 | 1.00 |
| Cydonia oblonga ‘Vranja’ | Edible Quince | 12Lt | Very reliable, long established, hardy variety bearing large, pear shaped, pale green-yellow fruit; October. Makes excellent quince jelly etc. Clusters of pale pink flowers in spring. Any reasonable soil in sun. Ht: 5m+.Half standard on Quince A | £58.00 | 1.00 |
| Damson ‘Merryweather’ | Damson | 12Lt | Large blue-black fruit with yellow, juicy, acidic flesh. Excellent all-rounder. Requires space. Any reasonable soil in a sunny position. Self fertile. Bush on St JulianA | £59.95 | 1.00 |
| Damson ‘Shropshire Prune’ | Damson | 12Lt | Classic ‘hedgerow’ damson bearing glowing purple, oval fruit with a seriously astringent tang when fresh but cooks to a delicious, fresh tasting dessert. Harvest September on. Superb for many culinary dishes including damson gin. Clouds of fragrant, single white flowers in spring. Reasonably drained soil in sun. Bush on StJulianA | £59.95 | 1.00 |
| Ficus afghanistanica ‘Silver Lyre’ | 3Lt | Hardy deciduous fig from the Iran & Afghanistan with heavily dissected, handsome silver-green foliage. The small dark fruit are sweet and commonly eaten. (There anyhow!) Slowly forms a large shrub in the shelter of a warm wall in sun. 4.0×3.0mtrs. | £13.95 | 4.00 | |
| Ficus carica ‘Little Miss Figgy’ | Fig | 3Lt | A compact, bushy deciduous shrub or tree to around 1.8m in height, with rounded, lobed dark green leaves and insignificant summer flowers which are followed by rounded, brownish-green edible fruits in the autumn. An ideal variety for patio containers | £14.50 | 1.00 |
| Fig ‘Ice Crystal’ (Fig) | Fig | 3Lt | (Ficus carica – Female) Very hardy form with very attractive finely cut leaves looking like snow crystals turning yellow in autumn. Self fertile with tasty reddish-brown fruit – can be shy to fruit when young. Well drained, sheltered site in sun. To: 4x4m. | £11.95 | 1.00 |
| Greengage ‘Early Transparent Gage’ | 12Lt | Rounded yellow fruits with red spotting & golden, melting flesh of excellent flavour – juicy & sweet. Regular & reliable cropper. Any reasonable soil in a sunny position. Self-fertile. Bush on StJulianA | £59.50 | 2.00 | |
| Greengage ‘Old English Gage’ | Greengage | 12Lt | Clusters of rounded, green fruits maturing to a lovely yellow-green mottled red. Very juicy, sweet, greenish-yellow flesh of wonderful flavour. Pick: late August to early September. Cultivated over many hundreds of years. Bush on St Julian A | £59.50 | 2.00 |
| Greengage ‘Willingham’ | Greengage | 12Lt | Found growing wild around Willingham, Cambs, this gage is regarded as being of the best eating varieties. Reliable crops of green-russet fruit, juicy and of superb flavour; mid August. Self fertile but better crops if cross pollinated. Bush on VVA1 | £61.50 | 2.00 |
| Mirabelle ‘Countess’ | Mirabelle plum | 12Lt | ((Prunus domestica syriaca) ‘Countess’ is a new dual-purpose variety. Superb, round, dark red-purple plummy fruit with a lovely flavour. The flesh is red to yellow with a wonderful melting texture, juicy, sweet and rich in flavour. Excellent eating quality but can also be used in cooking. Freestone, the stone comes alway from the flesh when fully ripe. Stunning white blossom in the spring. Fertile soil in sun. Self fertile. 3m Ukraine 1950. Bush on St Julian AHistory: | £58.00 | 1.00 |
| Mirabelle ‘Gypsy’ | 12Lt | Modern variety, produces heavy crops of large, bright red fruits with a sweet orange flesh; sugary rich and juicy in flavour. Best for eating fresh but can also be used for cooking. Stunning white, fragrant blossom early in the spring. Large dark green leaves. Pollination gp:1. Bush on St Julian A. Ukraine 1995. | £56.50 | 1.00 | |
| Miracot ‘Aprimira’ | Miracot | 12Lt | A Mirabelle – Apricot cross. Heavy crops of delicious, extra sweet, medium size, yellow red speckled, freestone fruit over a long period from mid August. For a fertile, reasonably drained soil in sun. Self fertile, pollination group 1. Bush form on St Julian A. | £56.50 | 1.00 |
| Morus alba | White Mulberry | 12Lt | Small to medium sized spreading deciduous tree with large, heart-shaped, lobed, glossy bright-green leaves with a rough texture. Old specimens become gnarled & rugged. Insipid white fruit turn reddish-pink when ripe in late summer. Silk-worms feed on leaves. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To: 10x10mtrs. | £59.95 | 2.00 |
| Morus nigra ‘Chelsea’ | Black Mulberry | 12Lt | (syn. King James) Derived from a tree that grew in Swan Walk, London, in the 17th Cent. Unusually large, red-black, succulent fruit of intensely rich flavour produced early in the life of the tree; August. A handsome. gnarled, small tree with age. 1/2 standard | £69.50 | 1.00 |
| Morus Pendula | Weeping Mulberry | 12Lt | Small, mushroom headed, deciduous tree with stiffly weeping branches. Large.heart-shaped, glossy bright green leaves, turning butter-yellow in autumn. Insignificant flowers followed by small white fruit, ripening pink-red, on mature plants during August.. Fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered sunny spot. To: 3x5m. | £64.95 | 1.00 |
| Nectarine ‘Lord Napier’ | 7.5lt | Suitable for outdoor growing the fruits have smooth, dark crimson skin flecked yellow. Creamy-white, sweet & juicy flesh that falls easily off the stone; early August. Attractive flowers in April – pollinated by bees. Self fertile. Introduced 1860 by nursery in Sawbridgeworth. Reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun. Bush on St Julian A. | £51.50 | 1.00 | |
| Nectarine ‘Pineapple’ | Nectarine | 7.5lt | Good crops of clean pale skinned fruit with yellow melting flesh and rich aromatic flavours, slightly reminiscent of a sprightly pineapple which is where it’s name comes from. An early ripening nectarine & best eaten straight off the tree. Early flowering so not ideal to plant outdoors. Fertile soil in sun. Self fertile but insects may be lacking at flowering time. Bush on St Julian A. .Rivers Nursery, Sawbridgeworth late 18thC | £49.95 | 2.00 |
| Peach ‘Gorgeous’ | 7.5lt | A yellow fleshed peach with attractive purple-red striped skin. Delicious, juicy fresh flavours which make this the perfect eating variety. Discovered in Kent and well adapted to the UK climate. For a reasonably drained, fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Self fertile. Bush on St Julian A. | £51.50 | 1.00 | |
| Pear ‘Beth’ (AGM) | Eating Pear | 12Lt | High yields of medium-size, pale yellow fruits the white flesh sweet & juicy; late August into September. Upright grower soon coming into fruit. Any reasonable soil in sun. Pollination group: 2 Bush on Quince A | £54.95 | 2.00 |
| Pear ‘Concorde’ (AGM) | Eating Pear | 12Lt | A new variety with juicy fruit of excellent flavour & similar to ‘Conference’. Stores until January. Pollinate with Beurre Hardy, Conference, Doyenne du Commice or Williams Bon Chretien. Bush on Quince A | £55.00 | 2.00 |
| Pear ‘Conference’ (AGM) | Eating Pear | 12Lt | Ever popular variety the long, narrow fruit becoming juicy, yet firm, when ripe. Reliable & heavy cropper. Pick late September – use October-November. Self fertile. Pollination GROUP 2. Bush on Quince A | £57.50 | 1.00 |
| Pear ‘Doyenne du Comice’ (AGM) | Eating Pear | 12Lt | A rounded, golden-yellow pear – probably the best for flavour & texture – eat November-December. Only crops reliably under favourable sunny, sheltered, well drained conditions. Pollinate with Buerre Hardy or Concorde. Bush on Quince A. | £55.00 | 1.00 |
| Pear ‘Obelisk’ | Dessert | 12Lt | (Eating / cooking) Forms a small tree of upright, columnar habit ideal for the small garden / patio. Shiny, typical pear shaped fruit with a slight flush. Crunchy, sweet, delicate taste; October & stores well. For a fertile, reasonably drained soil in sun. Self fertile. Polliination gp: 3. Bush on Quince A | £55.00 | 1.00 |
| Pear ‘Onward’ | Pear – eating | 12Lt | Medium to large yellowish green fruit with variable patches of brown russet and a pinkish red flush. Melting, creamy white, juicy flesh with an excellent flavour; mid-late September. Pollination Gp: 4. Bush on Quince A. | £55.00 | 3.00 |
| Pear ‘Sensation’ | Eating Pear | 12Lt | A ‘sport’ from Williams Bon Chretien the very sweet and juicy, red skinned fruit having good texture. Matures in August. Red tinted foliage in spring. Pollinates with Comice, Conference & Winter Nellis. Pollination Gp: 2. Bush on Quince A. | £57.50 | 4.00 |
| Pear ‘Williams’ Bon Chretien’ (AGM) | Eating Pear | 12Lt | Popular old English variety with oval, smooth-skinned, very juicy fruit – sweet & of good flavour. Pick/eat September – does not store. Pollinate with Buerre Hardy, Conference. Half standard on Quince A. | £55.00 | 1.00 |
| Pistacia lentiscus | Chios mastic | 5Lt | A tender evergreen shrub or small tree with aromatic, ash-like, leathery, pinnate green leaves Male plants have small, dense clusters of reddidh flowers, female plants have looser clusters of brownish green flowers; late spring.. If pollinated, these are followed on by small round reddish fruits ripenening to black.Reasonably drained soil in sun. To 3m. | £14.95 | 1.00 |
| Plum ‘Jubilee’ | Eating | 12Lt | A superb eating variety, similar to Victoria but larger and picks 1 week earlier. Pick: Mid August. Strong growing variety. Bush on St Julian A.. Self fertile. Pollination Gp: 3 | £59.75 | 1.00 |
| Vitis vinifera ‘Carbernet Sauviignon’ | Grape | 3Lt | Classic claret variety grown commercially across the world. Late fruiting bearing large clusters of sweet, small, black grapes – best if grown under protection. Large, soft green leaves. Prune regularly for best fruit production. For a free draining, protected site in full sun. 4x4m+ | £11.50 | 2.00 |
| Vitis vinifera ‘Crimson Seedless’ | Eating Grape | 3Lt | A popular red seedless Californian variety producing heavy crops of slightly elongated pinkish-red, sweet and juicy fruits with a good crisp texture in late summer. Dual purpose eating / wine making variety. Suitable for outdoors on a warm sunny aspect in warmer areas in the south else a cold greenhouse recommended. Prune regularly for best fruit production. Large, deciduous green leaves. For a free draining, protected site in full sun. 4m+ | £12.25 | 1.00 |
| Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Blanc (Vitis) | Grape | 3Lt | (Grape) Vigorous, woody, twining climber producing reliable crops of green, seeded grapes suitable for wine making. Ornate, large,, lobed, fresh green leaves. For a free draining site in sun. Prune regularly to produce the best crops. Mid season variety | £12.72 | 6.00 |
