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Fragrant, white flowers open from pink buds in mid-spring, followed by long-lasting, pea-sized, red fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM26 Dwarf ~ top-worked at 1.2 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators | RHS Award for Garden Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"treesdirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394306855239,"sku":"FNT-CRAB.AP-TINA-TW","price":77.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/heikiwi-apple-blossom-9546064_1920.jpg?v=1784566930"},{"product_id":"apple-tree-scrumptious","title":"Apple Tree 'Scrumptious'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn British Native apple with a good taste and texture. A self-fertile tree with bright red apples with a good taste and texture and a thin skin makes it easier to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale pink blossom in late spring with good autumn foliage and apples appearing earlier than some cultivars. An arching spreading tree that can be kept in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have two varieties: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM27 ~ Very Dwarf (1-2 metres when fully grown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM.106 ~ Semi Vigorous (3-5 metres when fully grown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrumptious prefer full sun and fertile well drained soil of clay, loam or sand. Easy to grow and helpful to wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"treesdirect","offers":[{"title":"1.2 - 1.5 metres ~11.5L pot (M27)","offer_id":54394307477831,"sku":"FNT-APPLE.SCRUM-11.5L-M27","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 - 1.75 metres ~ 12L pot (MM106)","offer_id":54394307510599,"sku":"FNT-APPLE.SCRUM-12L-MM106","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/apple_scrumptious_blue_skies.jpg?v=1787142759"},{"product_id":"cherry-stella-tree","title":"Cherry Stella Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stella Cherry Tree produces big, dark red and delicious fruit. An all time favourite sweet cherry tree. Self fertile with a glorious array of white blossom followed by brilliant dark red fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStella is a long lived medium sized self fertile spreading tree, hardy and suitable for growing in the North \u0026amp; Scotland. With its beautiful blossom covering the tree like snow, it is a glory to behold. Fruiting in July, you have to be quick as the cherries are greatly loved by birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, well drained aerated fertile soil is essential for good performance. Any pruning should be done early in the growing season and then only to remove dead or diseased growth. They do love mulch and spray seaweed solution monthly for to make them really happy. Grown on a Colt rootstock makes for a better sized tree for many gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"treesdirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394307903815,"sku":"FNT-CHERRY-STELLA-10L","price":77.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/Cherry_Stella-150x150.jpg?v=1784566945"},{"product_id":"mulberry-tree-king-james-1st","title":"Mulberry Tree 'King James 1st'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mulberry Tree is a very long-lived medium sized tree known for its beautiful heart shaped bright green leaves. Rich purple black fruit is loved by both children and the birds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is rightly loved for its heart shaped serrated green leaves. The bark is gnarled, giving even younger trees an old and historic appearance. The berries emerge throughout the summer time, ripening to deep purple, luscious and juicy fruit in September. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spring, cut grass and spray with seaweed solution, come summer collect the fruit as they drop and enjoy the leafy glade of its leaves. Not much pruning is necessary but thin and remove any dead or diseased growth in early winter. This tree will tolerate most soil conditions, preferring a lighter well drained soil and a warm aspect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"treesdirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394309181767,"sku":"FNT-MULBERRY-KJ1","price":87.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/mulberry_king_james.jpg?v=1784566962"},{"product_id":"sweet-chestnut-tree","title":"Sweet Chestnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eA native to warmer climates, Sweet Chestnuts are a sun-loving large deciduous tree with a vigorous growth. Care must be taken to avoid frost hollows as Sweet chestnuts are susceptible to frost and won’t produce nuts without warmth and sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong shiny green serrate leaves appear in spring with catkins in late spring followed by the fruit encased in spiky burs in June-July. 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Small edible plum like fruit appear in mid to late summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeed and mulch in spring, and in winter only prune if necessary to clear dead or diseased wood or gently prune to restrict growth. They can also be used in hedging. Cherry Plums are easy to grow, prefer sun and fertile well drained soil avoiding over dry, clay or waterlogged area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54529170538823,"sku":"N-CHERRY-PLUM-10L","price":77.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/CherryPlumPrunuscerasifera.jpg?v=1785948780"},{"product_id":"crab-apple","title":"Crab Apple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crab Apple Tree is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with showy pink flowers in spring which ripen to little green apples in autumn. These apples can be used for cooking and jellies, as they have been for hundreds of years. Small and stocky, they are easy-contented trees which like sun or partial shade. These trees are beloved by all wildlife from spring blossoms attracting bees to birds eating their fruit in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct Limited","offers":[{"title":"1 - 1.2 metres ~ 5L Pot","offer_id":54529523482951,"sku":"N-CRAB.APPLE-5L","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 - 1.75 metres ~ 10L Pot","offer_id":54529523515719,"sku":"N-CRAB.APPLE-10L","price":67.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/CrabApple.jpg?v=1785962972"},{"product_id":"crab-apple-royalty","title":"Crab Apple 'Royalty'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA decorative crab apple Royalty is known for its lovely dark purple foliage with velvety red flowers that appear in April-May, creating a striking contrast. 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In late summer, clusters of translucent dark red fruit appear which remain until well into December. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a haven for wildlife, from pollinating insects in spring to birds who feast on the Crab Apples in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54529702035783,"sku":"N-CRAB-APPLE-WED.BOQUET","price":77.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/WeddingBdetail.jpg?v=1785964433"},{"product_id":"crab-apple-red-sentinel","title":"Crab Apple 'Red Sentinel'","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Crab Apple 'Red Sentinel' is a tree that offers something special in every season. Clusters of white blossom, flushed with the faintest blush of pink, open in spring, providing an early feast for pollinating insects. Glossy dark green leaves follow, giving way in autumn to a fine golden colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's the fruit, though, that gives 'Red Sentinel' its name and its charm. Small, bright red crab apples form in autumn and — unlike many varieties — hang on right through winter, long after the leaves have fallen, giving months of colour in the garden and a valuable food source for birds when they need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a compact, hardy crab apple, well suited to smaller gardens and happy in chalk, clay, loam, or sand. Plant in moist, well-drained, acid to alkaline or neutral soil in full sun or partial shade, in a north, south, east, or west-facing spot. Crab Apple 'Red Sentinel' will tolerate some drought and is a reliably robust choice for gardens of most sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn excellent specimen tree, 'Red Sentinel' also works beautifully in a mixed border or as part of a wildlife-friendly planting scheme, bringing blossom, colour, and birdlife to the garden across every season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54529806958919,"sku":"N-CRAB-APPLE-RED.SENTINEL","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/crab-apple-red-sentinel-tree-in-autumn-close-up-of-leaves.png?v=1786661220"},{"product_id":"flowering-almond-spring-glow","title":"Flowering Almond 'Spring Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Flowering Almond tree: Spring Glow is a beautiful self-fertile tree giving much pleasure on cold grey days in early to mid-spring. A spreading deciduous tree it has a glorious display of long-lasting deep pink single flowers on bare purple branches followed by lance-shaped, tapered green leaves which develop into wine red and golden orange colour well into autumn. This almond blossom has insignificant small spherical fruit that appears in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534707544391,"sku":"O-FC-ALMOND.SG-10L","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/angeleses-almond-blossoms-3442280_1920.jpg?v=1786055071"},{"product_id":"apple-christmas-pippin","title":"Apple 'Christmas Pippin'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Christmas Pippin is a superb eating apple with a sweet crisp juicy flavour. A round-shaped apple flushed scarlet over pale green \u0026amp; yellow skin with heavy cropping in October. 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Resistant to canker and splitting, this cherry is grown on Gisela 5 and is perfect for a small space or pot. Plant is sunny sheltered position and get years of pleasure from this little tree. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward of Garden Merit from RHS in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"1.5 - 1.75 metres ~ Colt Rootstock","offer_id":54579568378183,"sku":"FNT-CHERRY.KORDIA-COLT","price":75.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75 - 2 metres ~ Gisela 5 Rootstock","offer_id":54579568410951,"sku":"FNT-CHERRY.KORDIA-GISELA-5","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/cherry-kordia-tree.png?v=1786631682"},{"product_id":"bare-root-cherry-sweetheart","title":"Bare Root ~ Cherry Sweetheart","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sweet fruit are nice and firm, with a refreshing touch of acidity. 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If your order contains other plants or trees available now, please get in touch if you would like the other trees sooner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other cherries, it should be pruned in summer to avoid silver leaf disease which should be done early in the growing season and then only to remove dead or diseased growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful named tree is a favourite gift to someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54591812206919,"sku":"BARE-ROOT-CHERRY.SWEETHEART","price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/cherry-sweetheart-tree-medium-age-not-too-many-flowers.png?v=1786461401"},{"product_id":"bare-root-wild-cherry-tree","title":"Bare Root ~ Wild Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favourite native trees. 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