Fruit Trees

Which Fruit Trees Need a Pollination Partner?

Which Fruit Trees Need a Pollination Partner?

Self-fertile trees crop alone, but self-sterile apples, pears, plums and sweet cherries need a compatible partner in a matching flowering group. Here's how to tell...

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Growing Fruit Trees in Containers: A Beginner's Guide

Growing Fruit Trees in Containers: A Beginner's Guide

A practical guide to growing apples, pears, figs and cherries in pots on a UK patio, covering rootstocks, container size, compost, watering and winter care.

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Apple Rootstocks Explained: M27, M9, M26, MM106 and M25 Compared

Apple Rootstocks Explained: M27, M9, M26, MM106 and M25 Compared

Apple rootstocks decide the size, cropping and staking needs of every tree. Here's how M27, M9, M26, MM106 and M25 compare, and which suits your garden.

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