We're offering you a 4 Potted Dwarf Patio Fruit Trees for £28.99, saving you up to 42% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £49.99 (correct as of 22.05.2025).

Compact Fruit Trees

Create a mini orchard on your patio with this space-saving Dwarf Patio Fruit Tree Collection!

• This set includes four potted trees: Apple 'Gala', Apple 'Golden Delicious', Cherry 'Sylvia', and Pear 'Conference'—all renowned for compact growth, reliable cropping, and outstanding flavour.
• Bred on dwarfing rootstocks, each tree matures at just 1–1.5m (39–59") tall—perfect for containers, patios, or small gardens.
• Enjoy ornamental spring blossom before harvesting sweet apples, juicy pears, and delicious cherries throughout the season.

Plant Benefits & Variety Information

• Apple 'Gala' (M27 rootstock): Crisp, red-flushed apples with excellent flavour. Pollination Group 4.
• Apple 'Golden Delicious' (P22 rootstock): Yellow-skinned fruit suitable for eating fresh or cooking. Partially self-fertile.
• Pear 'Conference' (Quince A rootstock): Britain's favourite pear; self-fertile with firm, juicy fruit ideal for fresh eating or cooking.
• Cherry 'Sylvia' (Gisela 6 rootstock): Compact, self-fertile tree producing sweet cherries—no pollinator needed.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting: Best planted between autumn and early spring when trees are dormant. Suitable for USDA zones 5–8.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0).
• Light: Thrives in full sun; ensure at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruiting.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—especially during establishment and fruiting.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth; remove dead or crossing branches as needed.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support vigorous growth and cropping.

Usage Ideas & Design Tips

• Create an attractive patio display by grouping these trees in decorative containers alongside herbs like chives or thyme.
• Add visual interest by underplanting with spring bulbs such as crocus or narcissus.
• Iideal for urban gardens where space is limited but fresh home-grown fruit is desired!

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these trees?
  The best time to plant is from autumn to early spring while trees are dormant. Avoid planting during frosty periods.
• How quickly will I see fruit?
  Dwarf trees often produce their first crop within 1–2 years after planting if well cared for.
• Do I need more than one tree for pollination?
  No—Cherry 'Sylvia' and Pear 'Conference' are self-fertile. The apple varieties benefit from being planted together or near other apple trees for best yields.