Ordering & Delivery

Our trees

  • Are between 1.2 and 1.5m long.
  • Trees over 1.5m long will be pruned to a bud-point to fit into the packaging.
  • We grow our Trees in living soil our in the field not pots.
  • This method allows the root systems to develop well, and better than they would if grown in pots.
  • This means the trees are more resilient, hardy and less prone to disease.
  • Trees grown this way, can only be lifted and despatched during the dormancy season, November-March.
  • The trees would die if we did this any other time.
  • Trees are sent as bareroot, with the roots soaked and protected in robust packaging.

When to order 

Because we grown our Trees seasonally in the soil out in the field & despatch bareroot, our Trees are available for purchase August-March. Our of season, you can pre-order for lifting and despatch the following Winter.

Please note that you will receive your trees during the dormant season, November-March.  NB. we send out in batches, in order of priority of when purchases were made.

We recommend you order as early as possible,

  • to ensure you get the varieties you want,
  • the earlier your order the trees the sooner you'll receive them & the earlier you can get them in the ground,
  • the sooner they are planted, the more time roots have to establish before the trees come into leaf in March.

You can browse the available trees in Our Shop. 

How To order

  • Browse our collections pages. Do you want a dessert (eating), cooking or cider apple tree or a non-fruit tree?
  • Select the variety of tree you want - this will determine the type of apple you get.
  • You will need 2 or more trees to ensure Pollination. Check our guide for more information on this
  • Chose the rootstock you require - this will determine the size and vigour of the tree. Please refer to our Rootstock Guide. And we can offer you advice on tree and rootstock selection should you need it.
  • Select your product, add to cart & pay. Postage will be worked out before payment.
  • We offer a service to graft trees to bespoke order for the following season. Contact us to discuss.

Advice and help

  • Should you require any advice or help to make your selections get in touch.
  • We also offer a Consultancy service for help with orchard design and tree spacing & layouts, site assessments etc.

Despatch & Delivery

Please note we do not post to Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Our trees are grown in the soil and not in pots. They are lifted and despatched bareroot, seasonally between November & March. 

  • Bareroot trees are easier to plant, establish faster & grow more vigorously than those grown in pots.
  • Trees are lifted to order in the dormant season, November-March. despatched as barefoot Trees in sturdy packaging.
  • Trees are delivered via Parcelforce Next Day service, and are tracked and insured.
  • NB. Trees going to Scottish Islands, are via 48-hr delivery. Trees going to Scotland are via 36-hr delivery.

Postage costs

  • £15 for orders of £0 - £50, equivalent to 1 or 2 Trees
  • £20 for orders of £51 - £300, equivalent to 3-12 trees
  • £30 for orders of £301 - £450, equivalent to 13-18 trees
  • £40 for orders of £451 - £600, equivalent to 19-24 trees
  • £60 for orders of £601 - £750, equivalent to 25-30 trees
  • Free postage for orders £751+, equivalent to 30+ trees

If you’re local to us, trees can be collected from the nursery by prior arrangement. We will let you know when your trees will be available.

If you’re looking to place a large order as a commercial or other organisation, get in touch as delivery prices may vary.

When the trees arrive

  • Unbox and inspect the trees. Please let us know immediately if there is any damage, ideally with photos too.
  • The trees will be fine for 2 or 3 days in the packaging, but you don't want to the roots to dry out. Make sure to keep them in a cool, frost free place.
  • Plant them out or if you aren't ready to do that you can “heel them” temporarily.
  • To heel in a tree means to temporarily plant its roots in a trench of soil, compost, or sand to protect them from drying out and from frost until you can plant it permanently.
  • Find a spot with well-drained soil and dig a trench deep enough to cover the roots. Lay the tree(s) in the trench at an angle, covering the roots completely with soil and firming it gently. Water the roots to keep them moist and prevent air pockets
  • The sooner you plant the better to allow the roots as much time as possible to establish before the dormant season ends.
  • Make sure you plant them out in their final destination by early-mid March before they come into leaf. 

Any questions?

please get in touch