The apple tree (Malus), peach tree (Prunus persica) and plum tree (Prunus domestica) all fit perfectly with consumers’ growing desire to know where their food comes from and the ongoing enthusiasm for pick-your-own food plants. It is also educational and fun for children to see an apple, plum or peach develop. Blossom trees are available for gardens that have room for an entire orchard, but there are also small compact blossom trees that fit perfectly on a patio or balcony.
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Origin
All Blossom Trees are grown in temperate regions in the northern hemisphere. The apple tree and plum tree originate from central Asia, whilst the peach tree comes from north-west China and were brought to the West along the old Silk Road. They have all been part of humans’ surroundings - and diet - in Eurasia for centuries.
Range
Blossom trees are offered in many different cultivars. As a tree they are very similar: a fairly short trunk, blossom, followed by a full crown with fairly pointy dark green foliage and then the fruit. There is plenty of choice - there are dozens of apple, plum and peach varieties to choose from. Anyone who doesn’t have space in their bedding area, has the choice between espalier, half-standard, standard and patio tree. There are also ‘family trees’ available where different varieties of apple, plum or peach appear on a single tree.
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