{"title":"Fig Trees","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"half-standard-fig-tree","title":"Half-Standard Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith their clear trunk and ball-like crown of foliage, half-standard fig trees (often also called lollipop trees) make an eye-catching addition to whichever garden they grace. Perfect for both container planting on a patio and growing in the open ground, your own delectable figs are just a hop, skip and a computer click away…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e‘Brown Turkey’\u003c\/b\u003e is a true powerhouse of the fig world. Brilliantly suited to the UK climate, highly reliable and yielding succulent, honeyed fruit, the only other thing this tree could do with is an RHS award – oh wait, it has one!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFancy a bushier fig that grows compact and lower to the ground? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rootsplants.co.uk\/products\/brown-turkey-fig-tree\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStep this way...\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo ensure your half-standard tree retains its shape, give it a light prune in summer with a pair of secateurs, trimming back overly zealous shoots to around five or six leaves long, and an additional tidy in winter being recommended if you notice any dead, damaged or congested branches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out our article, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rootsplants.co.uk\/blogs\/features\/pruning-fig-trees\"\u003ePruning Fig Trees: An Expert Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, for more information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Brown Turkey' Mini-Standard Tree in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53709758791953,"sku":"FRU0951","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quarter Standard Tree in a 9L Pot","offer_id":53709758824721,"sku":"FRU0845","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"'Brown Turkey' Half-Standard Tree in a 10L Pot","offer_id":53709758857489,"sku":"FRU0879","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"'Brown Turkey' Half-Standard Tree in a 15L Pot","offer_id":53709758890257,"sku":"FRU0880","price":226.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/visi21333_1_75b09bd4-1c9d-47d8-a674-41cb7e04475a.jpg?v=1782483194"},{"product_id":"gift-wrapped-trees","title":"The Best Tree Gifts","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou know what's even better than receiving one of our happy, healthy plants as a gift? Receiving it wrapped in a delightful hessian bag, tied with a glorious bow!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you're looking for the perfect family Christmas gift, a thoughtful wedding present for friends or simply a little something for yourself – because, frankly, you've earned it – our gift wrapped plants provide the answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour plant will be painstakingly selected at the nursery, lovingly wrapped by one of our team and shipped out with the utmost care, ready to gift immediately upon arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe're delighted to currently offer our wrapping service on a range of our favourite plants, including a variety of \u003cb\u003ecitrus\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efig\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eornamental willow\u003c\/b\u003e trees!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Gift Wrapped Patio Lemon Tree in a 5L Pot","offer_id":53709762658577,"sku":"FRUCOL118","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapped Flamingo Willow Tree in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53709762691345,"sku":"ORNCOL120","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapped 'Brown Turkey' Fig Tree in a 4.5L Pot","offer_id":53709762724113,"sku":"FRUCOL119","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapped 'Kilmarnock' Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree in a 4L Pot","offer_id":53709762756881,"sku":"ORNCOL121","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapped Calamondin Orange Tree in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53709762789649,"sku":"FRUCOL120","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapped Patio Orange Tree in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53709762822417,"sku":"FRUCOL121","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift Wrapped 'Tahiti' Patio Lime Tree in a 5L Pot","offer_id":53709762855185,"sku":"FRUCOL122","price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/Gift_wrapped_patio_trees.jpg?v=1782483266"},{"product_id":"ficus-little-miss-figgy-patio-tree","title":"Ficus 'Little Miss Figgy' Patio Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus Little Miss Figgy is a dwarf patio tree, very similar to its larger counterparts but with a much more compact size, perfect for smaller gardens. Beautiful, green lobed leaves are the focal point of this plant, perfect for adding brightness and leafy texture to the patio. In late summer, deep purple, juicy figs begin to ripen and can be picked and eaten or used in various recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the weather is mild enough, these shrubs can even produce a second crop of fruits in the spring, which can also be used to make jams, tarts and other desserts! An excellent plant with stunning, leafy foliage which grows well in containers and would also grow well in a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":53709783826705,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_PATIO_FICLMF_50CM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/0-Ficus_20carica_20Little_20Miss_20Figgy.jpg?v=1782483521"},{"product_id":"ficus-brown-turkey-patio-tree","title":"Ficus 'Brown Turkey' Patio Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus 'Brown Turkey' ornamental trees present nutritious figs which can grow up to 10cm in length - at first green, then purple when ripe. These trees are perfect to situate in vibrant borders, patios or small gardens. Optimum height and spread will vary, but generally can reach up to 300cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to plant in a full sun location with sand, chalk or loam, well-drained and moist soils. These bushy trees should be sheltered for protection and make sure to prune back during Spring to ensure stronger growth rates for years to come. During the Winter months, it is recommended to cover the tree with a blanket or frost fleece - this will keep them warm and safe throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":53709789528337,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_PATIO_FICBTU_50CM","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/ficus-brown-turkey-0-new_d1d5980a-c79c-40b4-a7a3-17cdfadb15e3.jpg?v=1782483731"},{"product_id":"brunswick-fig-tree","title":"'Brunswick' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large pear-shaped fruit with a greenish yellow skin, tinged brown in the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flesh is yellow and red in the centre, and sweet to the taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeally suited to growing in a container on your patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with amateur gardeners for its particularly heavy cropping and hardiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its hardy nature, it's particularly well suited to growing in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts birds, bees and other beneficial insects to your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Plant in a 9cm Pot","offer_id":53710067204369,"sku":"FRU0147","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plant in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710067237137,"sku":"FRU0158","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0147-1.jpg?v=1782487844"},{"product_id":"rouge-de-bordeaux-fig-tree","title":"'Rouge De Bordeaux' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces attractive purple figs with red flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese sweet, tasty figs can be harvested around late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenturies old gourmet French Fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile, meaning it doesn't require another tree to produce fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in a greenhouse, producing up to two crops per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese figs are perfect for eating fresh or to use to make jam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Plant in a 9cm Pot","offer_id":53710072250641,"sku":"FRU0149","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plant in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710072283409,"sku":"FRU0150","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0149-1.jpg?v=1782487916"},{"product_id":"ice-crystal-fig-tree","title":"'Ice Crystal' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of RHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly ornamental and easily recognised by its deeply divided foliage that turns to buttery gold in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis self fertile tree produces small fruits that have a sweet flavour, but is most commonly grown for its looks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small size makes it an ideal candidate for smaller gardens or in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy and perfect for the UK climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Plant in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710072938769,"sku":"FRU0156","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plant in a 9cm Pot","offer_id":53710072971537,"sku":"FRU0369","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mature Half Standard Tree in a 15L Pot","offer_id":53710073004305,"sku":"FRU0920","price":146.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/ice-crystal-2.jpg?v=1782487842"},{"product_id":"panachee-fig-tree","title":"'Panachée' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as the 'tiger' fig due to its beautiful stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces an abundance of gorgeous crimson figs with a very sweet centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese figs have a rich raspberry flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest eaten fresh, or dried out to create a well-preserved fruity snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded in history as far back as 1668 in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis self fertile tree produces deeply lobed, dark green summer leaves that turn yellow in autumn before falling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Plant in a 9cm Pot","offer_id":53710073037073,"sku":"FRU0151","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plant in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710073069841,"sku":"FRU0152","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bush in a 10L Pot","offer_id":53710073102609,"sku":"FRU0919","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0151-1.jpg?v=1782487841"},{"product_id":"madeleine-des-deux-saisons-fig-tree","title":"'Madeleine Des Deux Saisons' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Madeleine of Two Seasons\", as the name suggests, produces two crops per season during hot UK summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDating back to Versailles in the reign of Louis IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly hardy and prized for its abundant fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese fruits are delicious eaten freshly picked with an exceptionally sweet flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown outside throughout the UK with great success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures large foliage of deeply lobed deep green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Plant in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710073299217,"sku":"FRU0155","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0155-1.jpg?v=1782487844"},{"product_id":"brown-turkey-fig-tree","title":"UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Turkey is fully hardy so will produce baskets full of figs in the UK and won't need winter protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plump, sweet fruits develop in spring and ripen from August to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis gourmet variety produces large crops of sweet, juicy figs with deep red flesh under their brown skins. Ridiculous money in the shops, free on your patio!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fantastic foliage plant in its own right, Brown Turkey has attractive, deep green lobed leaves which lend a Mediterranean look to your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for beginners, our top grower Josh put this in their top 3 of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Josh says \"Brown Turkey is far and away the best fig tree to grow in the UK. \u003cspan\u003eYou'll get reliable, fresh figs that taste so much better than shop bought and it's easy to look after\" \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit winner (unsurprisingly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance, minimal pruning and maximum fruit returns = the perfect gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a taller fig tree? Check out our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rootsplants.co.uk\/products\/half-standard-fig-tree\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehalf-standard 'Brown Turkey'\u003c\/a\u003e for that extra height you're looking for...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Bush in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710073692433,"sku":"FRU0161","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini Standard Tree in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710073725201,"sku":"ORN0631","price":63.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bush in a 4.5L Pot","offer_id":53710073757969,"sku":"FRU00998","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quarter Standard Tree in a 9L Pot","offer_id":53710073790737,"sku":"ORN0322","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Standard Tree in a 10L Pot","offer_id":53710073823505,"sku":"ORN0321","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bush in a 10L Pot","offer_id":53710073856273,"sku":"FRU0918","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mature Half Standard Tree in a 15L Pot","offer_id":53710073889041,"sku":"ORN0365","price":226.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/turnkey-brown-fig.jpg?v=1782487935"},{"product_id":"dalmatie-fig-tree","title":"'Dalmatie' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA popular fig tree with large green fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the best figs for the British climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrops reliably in the UK given a sunny sheltered spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces a heavy crop of very large, green fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapable of producing two crops a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fruit has deep red flesh that's juicy and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat and compact making it excellent for smaller spaces in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Plant in a 2L Pot","offer_id":53710074216721,"sku":"FRU0157","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRU0157-2real.jpg?v=1782487938"},{"product_id":"osbornes-prolific-fig-tree","title":"'Osborn's Prolific' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most heavily fruiting varieties of fig tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for a cooler UK climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan grow in partial shade and is easy to prune and maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat tasting fig with cream coloured flesh and purplish-brown striped skin appearing in late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures rounded, deeply lobed, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Plant in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710074478865,"sku":"FRU0153","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plant in a 9cm Pot","offer_id":53710074511633,"sku":"FRU0154","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/visi218973.jpg?v=1782487941"},{"product_id":"best-fruit-trees-for-beginners","title":"3 Super Easy to Grow Fruit Trees | Apple, Fig \u0026 Plum","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe asked our expert fruit tree growers what they would recommend as the easiest three fruit trees anyone should be able to grow right here in the UK. John and Josh grow over 250,000 trees every year so they should know and this is what they picked:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Discovery' apple tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is Josh's favourite. He says it's the easiest to grow, crops well and tastes super sweet. It's also a compact apple, perfect for smaller gardens, easier to maintain and easier to pick from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Victoria' plum tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended by John as \"the best plum by quite some way\". It produces bumper crops from an early age and the fruits are plump, tasty and ideal for making jams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Brown Turkey' fig\u003c\/strong\u003e is by far and away the best fig to grow in the UK according to Josh. It is much more hardy and can be grown in a pot on a patio or even inside. You'll get reliable, fresh figs that taste so much better than shop bought. It's a compact tree which is easily manageable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three are \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit winners, fully hardy \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for any size of garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple and plum trees boast spectacular spring blossom and are highly beneficial to pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease see individual tree pages for sizes, harvest times and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. \u003cspan class=\"expanded\"\u003e This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Fig in a 3L Pot + 2 Tall Bare Root Trees","offer_id":53710232224017,"sku":"FRUCOL10","price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fig in a 3L Pot + 2 Trees in 9L Pots","offer_id":53710232256785,"sku":"FRUCOL24","price":181.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fig in a 3L Pot + 2 Bare Root Trees","offer_id":53710232289553,"sku":"FRUCOL66","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRUCOL10-1.jpg?v=1782489006"},{"product_id":"best-fruits-to-grow-in-pots","title":"The 3 Best Fruits to Grow in Pots | Nectarine, Fig \u0026 Blueberry","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe get asked all the time: \"What fruit can I grow in pots\". The answer is: \"Not many, if you want an easy life and good crops\". In pots, some species don't like their roots being constricted, some will need constant watering and some don't like the variation in soil temperature. So, we asked our trusted trusted fruit growers which they would recommend and they have three they would swear by:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Bluecrop' blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of John's favourite blueberries, which are just perfect for growing in pots. They're actually easier to grow in pots, because they prefer slightly ericaceous soil to perform best. You'll get a dense shrub, with buckets full of fruit. Nothing better than picking them fresh from your patio first thing in the morning for your cereal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Lord Napier' nectarine,\u003c\/strong\u003e which was a surprise hit with both growers - \"Growing in a pot means you can overwinter them indoors, but also you avoid one of the main problems with peach trees which is leaf curl. 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This can stop the tree becoming \"leggy\", and promote stronger, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"expand\"\u003eMORE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"2ft Potted Shrubs \u0026 a 4-5ft Bare Root Tree","offer_id":53710232355089,"sku":"FRUCOL13","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2ft Potted Shrubs \u0026 a 4-5ft Tree in 4.5L Pot","offer_id":53710232387857,"sku":"FRUCOL26","price":144.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/FRUCOL13_newmain1.jpg?v=1782489007"},{"product_id":"best-fruits-trees-for-small-gardens","title":"The 3 Best Fruit Trees for Small Gardens | Apple, Cherry \u0026 Fig","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe asked our expert fruit tree growers which fruits are best trees to grow in smaller gardens or pots and these are their top choices.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDanielle and Josh grow hundreds of thousands of fruit trees each year, so it’s fair to say they know their \u003cs\u003eonions\u003c\/s\u003e apples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Discovery' apple tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is Josh's favourite. It's the easiest to grow, crops well and tastes super sweet. It’s highly compact, growing to barely three metres tall, and can be kept even smaller with annual trimming.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5ce83d50-7fff-e256-ddc1-14ab1f18d59c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5ce83d50-7fff-e256-ddc1-14ab1f18d59c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Brown Turkey' fig\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning variety and you can easily see why. It’s a doddle to grow, fits easily in a patio pot and has arguably the best taste of any fig out there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e 'Morello'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echerry tree is up there with the best cooking cherry varieties, proudly boasting an RHS Award of Garden Merit and fruiting even in north-facing positions. 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You can even grow it indoors!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe foliage is some of the best we've ever seen - lush, green and plentiful with that unmistakable lobed leaf shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought resistant once established, this is a low-maintenance, high-reward plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy down to -15°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"Bush in a 3L Pot","offer_id":53710335279377,"sku":"FRU0502","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plant in a 9cm pot","offer_id":53710335312145,"sku":"FRU0727","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9853\/0065\/files\/visi216802sq.jpg?v=1782489626"},{"product_id":"bornholms-diamond-fig-tree","title":"'Bornholm's Diamond' Fig Tree","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot all fig varieties are particularly cold hardy, but this one certainly is! 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