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Understanding Fruit Tree Rootstocks: A Beginner's Explainer
FRUIT TREES
Understanding Fruit Tree Rootstocks: A Beginner's Explainer

Rootstocks decide how big your fruit tree grows, how soon it crops and which soils it tolerates. Here's how to choose the right one.

Cordon, Espalier or Fan: Which Trained Fruit Tree Is Right for You?
FRUIT TREES
Cordon, Espalier or Fan: Which Trained Fruit Tree Is Right for You?

Cordon, espalier and fan suit different fruits, sites and gardeners. A practical guide to choosing the right trained fruit tree form for a small UK garden.

Choosing Fruit Trees for a Small UK Garden: A Beginner's Guide
FRUIT TREES
Choosing Fruit Trees for a Small UK Garden: A Beginner's Guide

How to choose fruit trees that suit a small UK garden, by matching size, rootstock, pollination and site conditions so you get fruit rather than a hedge.