TREE FORMS
"MAIDENS" are also known as ‘One
Year’ trees, most are single
stem, some varieties are feathered.
"BUSH TREES" are generally 2 or 3 year old trees, they have a 2’6” clear stem and trained head.
"STRAIGHT LEAD" a 'Two Year' tree grown on a vigorous rootstock, ideal for growing on into a 'Standard'
"HALF
STANDARDS" are similar to bush trees, except they have a longer stem,
normally about 4 feet, and a trained head.
"STANDARDS"
For centuries orchard fruit has been grown on large standard trees. These
were typically planted at least 30 feet apart, in orchards all over the South West.
All trees are field grown, and therefore are lifted from the ground prior to collection. Almost all trees that I supply are sold bare rooted, and therefore should be planted within a couple of days.