Description of fruit

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M27- very dwarfing = 1.5m-2m (when mature)
M9 - dwarfing = 2m-3m
M26 - semi-dwarfing = 2.5m-3.5m
MM106 - large/moderate = 4m-5m
M27 and M9 are best for allotments and small gardens. M26 can be ok for small spaces, and good for larger spaces. MM106 is for larger spaces only.

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HOCO favourite, excellent eating and long-keeping

HOCO favourite, excellent eating and long-keeping

Rated by many as the best flavoured apple

Rated by many as the best flavoured apple

Good for growing in small spaces - cider brandy-like flavour when fully ripe

Well-flavoured early season fruit, keeps longer than other earlies

Classic 'nutty' russet

Classic 'nutty' russet

Classic 'nutty' russet

Late Cooker & Dessert

Perhaps arose from a pip and unique to HOCO - bonny and flavoursome fruit

Late Cooker & Dessert

Perhaps arose from a pip and unique to HOCO - bonny and flavoursome fruit

Early/Mid Cooker & Dessert

Hardy, heritage variety - cooks to a froth. This graft is ideal for raising a strong half-standard tree.

Mid/Late Dessert

Juicy, sweet, aromatic fruit - and reliable cropper too!

Mid/Late Dessert

Juicy, sweet, aromatic fruit - and reliable cropper too!

Large fruits cook to a sweet-acid puree

Juicy, citrus & nut flavoured fruit. These grafts are ideal for raising half-standard or espaliered trees.

Famed for fine flavour and handsome fruit. A true tip bearer and a rewarding variety for experienced growers.

Pleasing fruit - good variety for beginners

Mid/Late Dessert

Small fruit that packs a rich punch of honeyed intense flavour. Good variety for container growing.

Mid/Late Dessert

Small fruit that packs a rich punch of honeyed intense flavour. Good variety for container growing.

Light russet, tasty mid-season fruit

Richly flavoured fruit - does best in a warm season or situation e.g. brick wall. A good choice for trained forms.

Richly flavoured fruit - does best in a warm season or situation e.g. brick wall. A good choice for trained forms.

Refreshing, tasty and attractive fruit. Good for growing in small spaces.

Early/Mid Dessert

Strawberry-ish flavour and colour

High quality fruit, first known as Winter King

High quality fruit, first known as Winter King

Apologies for the poor pear choice this year. Our order for Quince C rootstocks did not arrive. Pear grafting is also more prone to failure. We hope to do better in 2026!

Quince C - semi-dwarfing = 2.5m-3.5m

Juicy, rich, sweetness balanced with lemony acidity

Tender, sweet, juicy - a pear supreme