Grow your own fruit with a tree suited to your space, soil and preferred crop. This range covers apple and pear fruit trees in traditional orchard and patio sizes, stone fruit including cherry and plum, citrus for sheltered or indoor growing, fig trees, nut trees and a selection of exotic fruit. Many varieties are self-fertile, removing the need for a pollination partner. Patio fruit trees on dwarfing rootstocks remain under 2m and crop reliably in large containers, making productive fruit growing accessible to gardeners without conventional planting space. Browse by fruit type using the categories below.
Rootstock determines final size more reliably than variety name, so check each product page before buying: the same variety on M27 (very dwarf) suits a container, while on MM106 it will reach 3–4m and suit an open garden. Our cherry tree masterclass covers choosing, planting and caring for fruit trees in detail. The FAQs below address self-fertility, pollination groups, growing in containers and harvesting timing.
Self-fertile fruit trees set fruit without needing a pollination partner. Cherry 'Sylvia', Cherry 'Stella' and Plum 'Black Amber' are reliably self-fertile. Among apples, 'Greensleeves' and 'Scrumptious' set good crops on their own, though yield improves with a compatible partner nearby. Always check individual product pages, as self-fertility varies between cultivars.
The best fruit trees for small gardens are patio varieties on dwarfing rootstocks, which stay under 2m and grow well in large containers or compact borders. Cherry 'Sylvia' Mini Fruit Tree, Pear 'Mini Conference' and Plum 'Black Amber' are all compact, self-fertile and well suited to restricted spaces.
Yes, fruit trees on dwarfing rootstocks grow well in containers of at least 45cm diameter using a loam-based compost. Water regularly throughout the growing season, feed with a balanced fertiliser from spring through to late summer and re-pot every two to three years to maintain fertility.
Most fruit trees begin cropping two to four years after planting, depending on rootstock, variety and conditions. Trees on very dwarfing rootstocks tend to crop earlier. Buying a larger, more established tree reduces the wait.
Yes, fruit trees benefit from annual pruning to maintain shape and encourage productive new growth. Prune apples and pears in winter during dormancy. Prune cherries and plums in late spring or early summer to minimise the risk of silver leaf disease. Our winter pruning guide covers the technique in detail.
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