Frank P Matthews
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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Cherrycot
Dark purplish-red round fruits with a wonderful cherry aroma, smaller than an apricot but bigger than a cherry.
Plum
One of the finest, quality desserts. Large, round-oval, red fruit. Strong tree, shy cropping in early years. Partially self-fertile.
Peach
The most resistant variety to 'leaf curl'. Large fruit, red fleshed and maturing mid September. Very vigorous.
Apricot
Large, yellow orange with red blush. Aromatic and sweet. Famous for the French 'Bergeron' jam preserve.
A naturally dwarf peach. Large, juicy, yellow-fleshed, red and yellow skinned fruit. Self-fertile.
Fig
Large brown, pear-shaped fruit with a sugary, rich, red flesh and good compact habit. Reliable and easy to grow.
Cherry
Dark red, large and an excellent eating quality. Ideal for patio growing due to its naturally dwarf compact habit.
A dwarf eating variety perfect for patio or limited spaces. Large crops of juicy, tasty, freestone orange fruit.
Medium, dark purple plum with a sweet yellow flesh. Good for eating, cooking and bottling. Reliable cropper and self-fertile.
Very large green fruit of high quality with attractive foliage. Deep red flesh, that's juicy and sweet.
Very large self fertile cherry, high yields from an early age. Dark red, firm and juicy with a sweet, aromatic, true cherry taste.
Plumcot
Plum x Apricot (Pluot). Red-purple round fruits with red flesh. Spicy, juicy and delicious plum-like tasting.