Dwarf SelfPolinating Fruit trees

1jim

I would like to plant a fruit tree in the front garden, the space is very small so I suspect a dwarf variety will be the best option, where I will be putting it is quite near the start of my block paved drive--how likly are the roots to disturb this?

Ideally I would like an apple tree but am open to other suggestions, ideally would be self polinating as I only have room for one tree (a neighbour 5 doors away has an apple tree in her garden but wouldnt want to count on this as a pollinator)

Does anyone have any reccomendations for trees (names and where I can buy from)?

Thanks
Jim

pacemaker

Be Careful! dwarf tree put straight into the ground will grow into Big trees they only stay small in a container.
Anne

Lotus-eater

Blackmoor is good for fruit trees and they are excellent at answering questions.
They do a cordon tree, which if you keep it pruned correctly will stay very small. I am growing some upright cordons (not an an angle) I would suspect this would do for you as well.
I don't think any tree is totally self pollinating, they all benefit from a partner, but something like a conference pear is good.

Or you could get a small plum tree, keep it very well pruned and it will stay small. Very productive small plum trees are.

kissmekate_2

Hi 1jim

The trees will grow to the height designated by what rootstock the fruit tree part is grown on. It is better to buy the correct rootstock first, rather than radicle pruning. Since you will always be cutting off fruiting branches otherwise. Also, dont forget to try and choose self-fertile varieties if you dont have any other same fruit trees flowering at the same time...you will get more fruit!

Here is a short list of rootstocks....


Apples

MM106
Ideal for most situations and forms. Will reach 4-5m (12-15ft). Most of the apple varieties are available on this rootstock.

M26
Produces a semi dwarfing tree reaching 2.5-3.5m (8-12ft). Ideal for smaller gardens. Many apple varieties are available on this rootstock.

M9
Very dwarfing, producing trees of 1.8-3m (6-10ft). Early into bearing fruit. Requires good soil, permanent staking and no vegatation competition.

M27
Very dwarfing. Grows up to 2m (7ft). Good soil and permanent staking required. Suitable for growing in large containers. A smaller range of varieties available on this rootstock.

M25
Vigorous, reaching 6m plus (20'+). Suitable for standards trees, traditional orchards and for grazing beneath.

Plums & Damsons

St. Julien A
Moderate vigour, reaching 4-5.5m (12-18ft). All Plum and Damson varieties are available on this rootstock.

Pixy
Semi dwarfing, up to two thirds the size of St. Julian A. A small number of varieties are available on this rootstock.

I have found here ... to be a good quality and cheaper supplier

http://www.vanmeuwen.com/catalogue/fruit.html

Goodluck
Kissmekate

Canucklehead

1jim wrote: »

I would like to plant a fruit tree in the front garden, the space is very small so I suspect a dwarf variety will be the best option, where I will be putting it is quite near the start of my block paved drive--how likly are the roots to disturb this?

Ideally I would like an apple tree but am open to other suggestions, ideally would be self polinating as I only have room for one tree (a neighbour 5 doors away has an apple tree in her garden but wouldnt want to count on this as a pollinator)

Does anyone have any reccomendations for trees (names and where I can buy from)?

Thanks
Jim

Good morning: I can recommend Keepers down here in the 'garden' of England.;) We took delivery of self-pollinator called 'Sunset' last month.

HTH

Canucklehead