The practical use of fruit trees has always had a place in the garden. The Victorians embraced this and generated many new varieties of apple and pear for example many of which are still available today through Seed Savers in Ireland and other sellers both here and in the UK. Most houses had an orchard near the house of some kind which supplied the owners with fresh fruit such as Apples, Pears and Cherries in season to name a few. Training fruit trees in espallier form along walled garden walls to avail of the heat and shelter was very common and promoted an abundance of fruit.
We can help you source and plant the most suitable heritage varieties of fruit trees for your garden and aspect. We can also advise on planting patterns and pruning methods in keeping with period gardens.