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Celebrating the Finest Apples for Scotland

Thank you to all customers who purchased trees over winter 2025/2026. Trees from the nursery are now establishing across Fife, as far north as Buckie and as far south as Newcastle!

I’ll have a selection of potted apple trees available from August 2026 and a very wide range of fruit and ornamental trees available as bareroot from November 2026 (list below)

Whether it’s a home or community garden, a school or commercial orchard or Agroforestry project; I am confident I will be able to provide the most suitable varieties for your needs. Feel free to contact me and I can help you plan your orchard/tree project.

Below is my stocklist for trees available from November 2026. Pre-season orders welcome by email/phone:

CategoryVariety NameUse / PurposeNotesPicking Month/Season of interest
AppleAdam’s PearmainDessertNutty, sweet-sharp flavor; old Victorian favorite.October
AppleArbroath OslinDessertAncient aromatic Scottish eater; heritage variety.August
AppleArthur TurnerCulinaryOutstanding baking apple; produces a good puree.September
AppleAshmead’s KernelDessertConnoisseur eater; intense, pear-like flavor.October
AppleBarnack OrangeDessertRich, sweet, and aromatic; excellent quality.October
AppleBelle de BoskoopDual PurposeClassic European apple; sharp eater, great cooker.October
AppleBeauty of BathDessertVery early season; must be eaten fresh from tree.August
AppleBeauty of MorayCulinaryExceptionally hardy Scottish cooking apple.September
AppleBlenheim OrangeDual PurposeDefinitive classic; nutty flavor and crumbly texture.Sept / Oct
AppleBloody PloughmanDessertDeep red skin; Scottish heritage from Carse of Gowrie.September
AppleBramley’s SeedlingCulinaryThe king of cookers; melts to a fluffy puree.October
AppleBrownlee’s RussetDessertNutty, pear-like flavor with a dense texture.October
AppleCambusnethan PippinDessertOld Scottish favorite; rich, sweet, and hardy.Sept / Oct
AppleCat’s HeadCulinaryOne of the oldest English cookers; distinctive shape.October
AppleCharles RossDual PurposeLarge, sweet; holds shape perfectly when baked.September
AppleChiver’s DelightDessertCrisp, sweet, and very juicy.October
AppleClaygate PearmainDessertClassic late-season russet with a rich, nutty flavor.October
AppleCornish AromaticDessertSpicy, honeyed flavor; old Cornish heritage.October
AppleCoul BlushDessertSweet and mild; originates from Ross-shire.September
AppleCourt Pendu PlatDessert“The Wise Apple”; flowers very late to avoid frost.October
AppleCutler GrieveDessertCrisp and juicy; a sport of James Grieve.September
AppleDiscoveryDessertSweet, crisp, with a distinct hint of strawberry.August
AppleEarly JulyanCulinaryOne of the earliest cookers available; Scottish.August
AppleEast Lothian PippinDessertHardy local Scottish heritage eater.September
AppleEdward VIICulinaryExcellent late cooker; keeps well into spring.October
AppleEgremont RussetDessertThe UK’s most popular russet; nutty and firm.Sept / Oct
AppleEllison’s OrangeDessertFamous for its unique aniseed/liquorice flavor.September
AppleEmneth EarlyCulinaryEarly cooker; produces a sharp, white puree.August
AppleFiestaDessertSweet and crisp; excellent modern garden variety.October
AppleForty ShillingDessertRare heritage variety; sweet and light.September
AppleGalloway PippinCulinaryFantastic Scottish cooker; very hardy and reliable.October
AppleGascoyne’s ScarletDual PurposeBeautiful rose-red skin; sharp and aromatic.Sept / Oct
AppleGeorge CaveDessertVery early eater; juicy, light, and refreshing.August
AppleGolden PippinDessertAncient variety; intensely sweet and rich.October
AppleGolden SpireCulinaryDistinctive tall shape; cooks to a smooth puree.September
AppleGravensteinDual PurposeHighly aromatic; great for juice, cider, or eating.Aug / Sept
AppleGrenadierCulinaryPremier early-season cooking apple.August
AppleHawthorndenCulinaryFamous ancient Scottish cooking apple.September
AppleHowgate WonderCulinaryProduces enormous fruits; excellent for baking.October
AppleIrish PeachDessertEarly season; high quality, sweet flavor.August
AppleJames GrieveDual PurposeSavory and juicy; a staple of Scottish orchards.September
AppleJupiterDessertLarge, robust Cox-style apple; heavy cropper.October
AppleKatyDessertBright red, very juicy; popular with children.September
AppleKeswick CodlinCulinaryClassic Victorian cooker; breaks down perfectly.Aug / Sept
AppleKidd’s Orange RedDessertRich, sweet, and complex aromatic flavor.October
AppleKing of the PippinsDual PurposeGreat for French tarte tatin; firm and sweet.October
AppleLady of WemyssCulinaryHistorical cooking apple from Fife heritage.October
AppleLane’s Prince AlbertCulinaryReliable heavy cropper; cooks to a white puree.October
AppleLass O’ GowrieCulinaryTraditional early-season Scottish cooker.September
AppleLaxton’s SuperbDessertSweet, classic late-season apple; very reliable.October
AppleLord DerbyCulinaryExcellent cooker; turns red when cooked.Sept / Oct
AppleLord LambourneDessertHeavy cropping, sweet, and juicy; very reliable.Sept / Oct
AppleMere de MenageCulinaryMassive, striking dark red cooking apple.October
AppleMerlin’s AppleDessertCrisp, modern, and reliable garden eater.Sept / Oct
AppleNewton WonderCulinaryExcellent late winter cooker; makes great pies.October
ApplePeasgood NonesuchCulinaryBeautiful large fruits; ideal for baking whole.September
ApplePendragonDessertFamous for red-stained flesh; high in antioxidants.September
ApplePitmaston PineappleDessertSmall apples with a unique pineapple flavor.October
ApplePort Allen RussetDessertCrisp, nutty flavored Scottish heritage russet.October
AppleRajkaDessertDisease-resistant; sweet, juicy, and crisp.Sept / Oct
AppleRed DevilDessertStrawberry flavor; produces striking pink juice.September
AppleRed FalstaffDessertExceptionally heavy-cropping and reliable.October
AppleRed WindsorDessertSweet, crisp, and richly colored; very hardy.September
AppleRibston PippinDessertIntense aromatic flavor; parent to Cox.Sept / Oct
AppleScotch DumplingCulinaryLarge, mid-season Scottish cooker; hardy.September
AppleScots BridgetCulinarySharp, firm traditional Scottish cooker.October
AppleSpartanDessertSweet, dark red, and very crisp; wine-like flavor.October
AppleStirling CastleCulinaryFamed Scottish cooker; cooks to a fine froth.September
AppleStobo CastleCulinaryEarly Scottish cooker from Peeblesshire.August
AppleSunsetDessertReliable, disease-resistant alternative to Cox.Sept / Oct
AppleTower of GlamisCulinaryTraditional ginger-flavored Scottish cooker.October
AppleTydeman’s EarlyDessertSweet and very juicy early-season apple.Aug / Sept
AppleTydeman’s Late OrangeDessertRich, complex flavor; excellent for storage.October
AppleWheeler’s RussetDessertOld English russet with a sweet, firm texture.October
AppleWhite JoanetingDessertOne of the oldest known cultivars (pre-1600s).July / Aug
AppleWhite MelroseCulinaryLarge, hardy, ancient Scottish cooking apple.October
AppleWorcester PearmainDessertSweet eater with a distinct strawberry edge.September
AppleYellow IngestrieDessertSmall, bright yellow; sharp and refreshing.September
Cider AppleBlack DabinettBittersweetDarker, more tannin-rich seedling of Dabinett.November
Cider AppleBrown’sSharpHigh acid, low tannin; adds zest to blends.Sept / Oct
Cider AppleDabinettBittersweetThe classic cider apple; reliable and soft tannins.November
Cider AppleFair Maid of DevonSharpTraditional West Country sharp for acidity.October
Cider AppleHarry Masters JerseyBittersweetHigh-quality “vintage” tannins for structure.Oct / Nov
Cider AppleHerefordshire RedstreakBittersweetFamous historical variety; high sugar content.October
Cider AppleJaneSweetLow tannin, low acid; good for bulking blends.October
Cider AppleKingston BlackBittersharpThe ultimate “vintage” cider apple; balanced alone.October
Cider AppleMorgan SweetSweetEarly cider apple; also used for pure juice.September
Cider AppleMichelinBittersweetVery heavy cropping and reliable cider variety.Oct / Nov
Cider ApplePorters PerfectionBittersharpHigh acid/tannins; creates complex cider.November
Cider AppleThomas JeffreyBittersweetHigh-quality bittersweet variety from Somerset.October
Cider AppleThorle PippinSweet / SharpOld Scottish variety used in cider and eating.September
Cider AppleTom PuttSharp / DualVery versatile; good for sharp cider or cooking.Sept / Oct
Cider AppleTremletts BitterBittersweetIntense tannins; adds body and weight to cider.October
Cider AppleStoke RedBittersharpFrost hardy; creates a high-quality sharp cider.November
Cider AppleYarlington MillBittersweetPopular variety; adds spicy, floral notes.Oct / Nov
PearBethDessertEarly, juicy pear; perfect for small gardens.September
PearBeurre HardyDessertLarge, juicy, and rose-scented flesh.September
PearConcordeDessertVery reliable; sweet, firm, and stores well.Sept / Oct
PearConferenceDessertThe UK’s most reliable pear; thrives in Fife.Sept / Oct
PearCraig’s FavouriteDessertFine Scottish variety; hardy, juicy, and sweet.September
PearDoyenne du ComiceDessertThe “best” tasting pear; needs a warm spot.October
PearFlower of MonorganDessertRare Scottish heritage variety; very hardy.September
PearGreen Pear of YairDessertFamous hardy pear from the Scottish Borders.September
PearGrey AuchanDessertAncient Scottish variety; sweet and rich flavor.Sept / Oct
PearGrey BenvieDessertHistorical Perthshire variety; extremely hardy.September
PearHessleDessertSmall, heavy-cropping “hazel” pear; very hardy.September
PearInvincibleDual PurposeReliable cropper; flowers twice to avoid frost.Sept / Oct
PearJargonelleDessertAncient, very early variety; long, juicy fruit.August
PearLindoresDessertLocal Fife heritage; grown at Lindores Abbey.September
PearLouise Bonne of JerseyDessertReliable, sweet, and melts in the mouth.September
PearMaggie DuncanDessertTraditional Scottish variety; sweet and juicy.September
PearOnwardDessertSweet, rich flavor; a great alternative to Comice.September
PearShipovaDessertRare hybrid (Pear x Sorbus); sweet, spicy fruit.September
PearWilliamsDessertThe classic “Bon Chretien”; sweet and buttery.September
Pear (Perry)Blakeney RedPerry PearHeavy cropping; produces a light, pleasant perry.September
Pear (Perry)BrandyPerry PearHigh quality vintage variety; very hardy.October
Pear (Perry)ButtPerry PearClassic variety; produces a clear, dry perry.October
Pear (Perry)GinPerry PearHigh acid/tannin; produces a high-quality perry.October
Pear (Perry)ThornPerry PearDelicate flavor; produces a top-tier perry.September
Pear (Ornamental)Pyrus sal. ‘Pendula’OrnamentalWeeping Silver Pear; stunning silver foliage.Spring Bloom
QuinceChampionCulinaryLarge, pear-shaped fruit; very fragrant.October
QuinceVranjaCulinaryHuge, golden fruits; excellent for marmalade.October
QuinceSerbian GoldCulinaryDisease resistant; heavy crops of aromatic fruit.October
PlumBelle de LouvainCulinaryLarge, dark purple cooker; very hardy.August
PlumBlue TitDessertSweet, juicy blue plum; compact growth.August
PlumCzarDual PurposeReliable dark plum; great cooker or eater.August
PlumExcaliburDessertLarge, sweet, red/yellow plum; high quality.August
PlumGordon CastleDual PurposeScottish variety; large, sweet, and hardy.September
PlumHermanDessertVery early blue plum; sweet and reliable.July
PlumOpalDessertEarly season; beautiful flavor, like a gage.August
PlumRiver’s EarlyDual PurposeVery early, small dark plum; good flavor.July
PlumSatsumaDessertJapanese plum; deep red flesh and sweet taste.August
PlumVictoriaDual PurposeThe definitive plum; heavy crops of sweet fruit.Aug / Sept
DamsonFarleighCulinaryHeavy crops of small, intensely flavored fruit.September
DamsonMerryweatherDual PurposeLarge fruits; can be eaten fresh when ripe.September
DamsonShropshire PruneCulinaryThe best damson for flavor and preserves.September
GageOld Green GageDessertThe gold standard for flavor; honey-sweet.August
GageOullins GoldenDessertLarge, golden gage; reliable and sweet.August
MirabelleGolden SphereDessertLarge, yellow cherry-plum; very sweet.August
MirabelleGypsyDessertRed-skinned mirabelle; heavy cropping.August
ApricotMesch Mesch AmrahDessertSweet, traditional apricot; very aromatic.August
ApricotEarly Moor ParkDessertReliable and sweet; best for sunny walls.August
PeachRed HavenDessertFine flavor; frost hardy for a peach.August
CherryEarly RiversDessertClassic early black cherry; sweet and juicy.June / July
CherryLapinsDessertSelf-fertile; dark, sweet, and split-resistant.July
CherryMorelloCulinaryThe best cherry for jams and cooking.August
CherryStellaDessertSelf-fertile; reliable and very popular.July
CherrySummer SunDessertSweet and crunchy; does well in the North.July
CherrySunburstDessertVery large, sweet black cherries.July
CherrySweetheartDessertLate season; sweet, dark, and heavy cropping.August
MedlarWesterveldCulinaryLarge fruit; rich, spicy flavor when bletted.Nov / Dec
Malus (Crab)ButterballOrnamentalLarge golden fruits; excellent for jelly.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)EveresteOrnamentalWhite flowers; persistent orange fruits.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)GorgeousOrnamentalMasses of glossy red fruits; very showy.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)Harry BakerOrnamentalPink flowers and large, edible red fruits.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)hupehensisOrnamental“Tea Crab”; cloud-like fragrant white flowers.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)Indian MagicOrnamentalRed fruits turn orange and last into winter.Winter Interest
Malus (Crab)Jelly KingDual PurposeStrong white blossom; huge fruit for jelly.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)Molten LavaOrnamentalWeeping habit; cascade of white flowers.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)Pink GlowOrnamentalEdible pink fruits and bright pink flowers.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)Princeton CardinalOrnamentalDeep red flowers and dark purple foliage.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)Red ObeliskOrnamentalColumnar growth; pink flowers and red fruit.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)RosehipOrnamentalSmall fruits that look like rosehips.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)sublobataOrnamentalPale pink flowers; very elegant small tree.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)sargentii ‘Tina’OrnamentalDwarf crab; masses of white flowers.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)toringo ‘Scarlet’OrnamentalDeep pink flowers and purple-cut leaves.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)transitoriaOrnamentalDelicate foliage and tiny yellow fruits.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)trilobataOrnamentalMaple-like leaves; superb autumn color.Autumn Color
Malus (Crab)tschonskiiOrnamentalThe best tree for fiery autumn foliage.Autumn Color
Malus (Crab)Weeping CandiedOrnamentalRed fruits on pendulous branches.Autumn Interest
Malus (Crab)White StarOrnamentalLarge, star-shaped white flowers.Spring Bloom
Malus (Crab)Red JadeOrnamentalWeeping habit with red, glossy fruits.Autumn Interest
Prunus (Cherry)AccoladeOrnamentalProfuse semi-double pink flowers.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)AmanogawaOrnamentalColumnar “Flagpole” cherry; space saver.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)AsanoOrnamentalDense, pom-pom like pink flowers.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)Beni-yutakaOrnamentalFragrant, large semi-double pink blooms.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)KanzanOrnamentalMost popular Japanese cherry; double pink.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)KursarOrnamentalDeep pink flowers; great for early color.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)IchiyoOrnamentalElegant shell-pink double flowers.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)OkameOrnamentalCarmine-pink flowers; early blooming.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)Pink PerfectionOrnamentalMasses of drooping pink flower clusters.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)PandoraOrnamentalPale pink flowers and good autumn color.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)Royal BurgundyOrnamentalPink flowers against dark purple leaves.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)P. serrulaOrnamentalFamous for shiny, mahogany-red peeling bark.Year Round
Prunus (Cherry)ShirofugenOrnamentalWhite flowers turn pink as they age.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)ShirotaeOrnamental“Mount Fuji” cherry; pure white flowers.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)FukubanaOrnamentalDeep pink, frilly-edged flowers.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)TaikhakuOrnamental“Great White Cherry”; huge single flowers.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)P. yedoensisOrnamentalThe classic Yoshino cherry; almond scent.Spring Bloom
Prunus (Cherry)P. yed. ‘Pendula’OrnamentalWeeping Yoshino cherry; very graceful.Spring Bloom
Sorbus (Rowan)White WaxOrnamentalPure white berries and good autumn color.Autumn Interest
Sorbus (Rowan)SheerwaterOrnamentalUpright habit; heavy crops of orange berries.Autumn Interest
Sorbus (Rowan)Cardinal RoyalOrnamentalBright red berries and silvery-green leaves.Autumn Interest
Sorbus (Rowan)Chinese LaceOrnamentalDeeply cut foliage; spectacular autumn color.Autumn Color
Sorbus (Rowan)Olympic FlameOrnamentalFiery orange and red autumn leaves.Autumn Color
Sorbus (Rowan)Pink PagodaOrnamentalLarge clusters of pink berries.Autumn Interest
Sorbus (Rowan)S. vilmoriniiOrnamentalFern-like leaves; berries turn rose to white.Autumn Interest
Sorbus (Rowan)Joseph RockOrnamentalYellow berries and dark purple autumn leaves.Autumn Interest
Crataegus (Haw)C. crus-galliOrnamental“Cockspur Thorn”; great for white blossom.Spring Bloom
Crataegus (Haw)Crimson CloudOrnamentalBright red flowers with a white center.Spring Bloom
Crataegus (Haw)Rosea Flore PlenoOrnamentalDouble pink flowers; very pretty.Spring Bloom
Crataegus (Haw)PrunifoliaOrnamentalGlossy leaves and large red berries.Autumn Interest
Crataegus (Haw)C. phaenopyrumOrnamental“Washington Hawthorn”; late white flowers.Summer Bloom
Crataegus (Haw)Big Golden StarOrnamentalLarge, edible golden fruits.Autumn Interest
Crataegus (Haw)C. schraderianaOrnamentalDeeply cut leaves and dark purple berries.Autumn Interest
Crataegus (Haw)JubileeOrnamentalSelected for heavy flower and fruit crops.Spring Bloom
Crataegus (Haw)Winter KingOrnamentalSilver bark and persistent red berries.Winter Interest
LaburnumL. alp. ‘Pendula’OrnamentalWeeping Golden Rain tree; yellow flowers.Spring Bloom
LaburnumL. x wat. ‘Vossii’OrnamentalLongest flower racemes of all Laburnums.Spring Bloom

For fruit trees, I have used the following rootstocks

Fruit TypeRootstockSize CategoryUltimate HeightDescription & Best Use
AppleM26Semi-Dwarfing2.5m – 3mIdeal for small gardens or large containers. Very productive for its size. Needs permenant staking
AppleM116Semi-Vigorous3m – 4mHigh disease resistance (Phytophthora). Good middle-ground.
AppleMM106Semi-Vigorous3.5m – 4.5mThe most popular UK rootstock. Very reliable, heavy cropping, and self-supporting.
AppleMM111Vigorous4m – 5mExtremely hardy, drought-tolerant and moderately tolerant of waterlogging too. Great for poorer soils or windier sites.
AppleM25Very Vigorous5m+Used for traditional “Standard” orchards. Creates a massive, long-lived tree.
PearQuince ‘Adam’s’Semi-Dwarfing2.5m – 3.5mEarly fruiting and keeps the tree manageable.
PearPyrus communisVigorous5m – 6m+Wild Pear stock. Creates very large, long-lived trees; very cold hardy.
PlumKrymsk 2Dwarfing2.5m – 3mPerfect for small gardens. Increases fruit size and is very cold-tolerant.
PlumSt. Julian ASemi-Vigorous3.5m – 4.5mThe industry standard. Compatible with plums, gages, and apricots.
CherryGisela 5Semi-Dwarfing2.5m – 3mGreat for small gardens. Encourages very early fruiting (often in year 2).
CherryColtSemi-Vigorous3.5m – 5mRobust and productive. Tolerates poorer soils better than Gisela.

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