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  1. Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Choosing The Perfect Cherry Fruit Tree

     When deciding on a cherry fruit tree, you have to decide on how big you want your tree. Rootstocks determine the size of you tree with dwarfing rootstocks producing smaller […]
    Posted On: 25/03/19
  2. How To, Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Pear/Quince Rootstock Guide

     Both pears and quinces are grafted onto quince rootstocks, such as “Quince A”, “Quince C”, and “Quince Eline”. The rootstocks that exert the greatest dwarfing effect will produce a 2.5-3m […]
    Posted On: 24/03/19
  3. Current Issues, Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Why Can’t I Buy A Pink Lady Apple Tree?

     It is illegal to sell ‘Pink Lady’ apple trees as the variety can only be grown under license, and the license holder – Apple and Pear Australia – refuses to […]
    Posted On: 15/03/19
  4. How To, Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Pear Tree Pollination Guide

     Just like apples, pears are predominantly self-sterile and need to be paired with a pollination partner to produce fruit. There are a few partially self-fertile varieties that will crop without […]
    Posted On: 11/03/19
  5. Jorge, Plants, Trees, Wildlife

    What’s The Best Tree For Attracting Wildlife?

     Although crabapples and rowans are the best choice for attracting bees and birds to your garden, the trees that sustain the most wildlife are all native trees – oak, willow […]
    Posted On: 25/02/19
  6. Jorge, Plants, Trees

    10 Stunning Trees For Small Gardens

     Thanks to breeding programmes and the occasional sport in the nursery, there are now more trees for small gardens than ever before, perfect for your patio pot or as a […]
    Posted On: 22/02/19