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Choosing Apple Trees We offer over 60 different varieties of apple tree and with so much choice, we recommend taking a few moments to narrow your choice down. Broadly speaking, apples are suited to either eating or cooking, but there are apples suited to both (known as dual purpose) or other uses such as juicing or cider making. Flavours have varying levels of sweet or sharp and there are also more subtle complexities including hints of strawberry, pear, pineapple or nuts. Consider your location and if you are in a northern area of the UK, hardier varieties such as Discovery, Fiesta, Blenheim Orange and Charles Ross are most suitable. Most neighbourhoods have other apple trees for pollination, but if you live in a very remote location and are only planting one then we would recommend a self-fertile variety as these do not require a pollination partner. When growing several varieties of apple tree, you can choose varieties that flower at the same time to aid pollination or you can choose those that fruit at different times to extend your harvesting right through from late summer to early autumn. Most varieties prefer full sun, though some such as Malus domestica 'James Grieve' and 'Egremont Russet' still produce fruit in partial shade. If space for growing fruit trees is limited, there are several options. Ideally, choose a dwarf rootstock in this situation, as the final height and spread of the tree depends on both the rootstock and variety. However, all apple trees require at least one pruning every year to encourage a good crop, so they can be kept smaller if desired. We also offer patio cordon apple trees that are perfect for keeping in a pot. Planting & Growing Apple Trees Apple trees are among the easiest of fruit trees to grow in the UK and do well in most free draining soils with a sunny position (see Choosing Apple Trees for the best varieties to cope with less than ideal conditions). All the fruit trees on the website are pot grown so can be planted at