[brittanyjohn]

Good morning all.
I need advice on when to plant fruit trees ( apple / plum / pears ).
I have no experience on the above and will be investing in 2 of each from our local garden centre. they are about 3 ft tall at the moment.* reading about fruit trees and watching the experts on TV,,,,,they all have different opinions on when to plant in the ground !! .
I live in Brittany France and we are slightly warmer than the south west.
Your advice would be very much appreciated  .
thanks
john

[mumofstig]

Bare root trees can be planted at any time when they are dormant, as long as the soil isn't waterlogged.

[Goosegirl]

Ah! Going by the current buckets of rain over the  last week, mine will have to be heeled-in the least waterlogged place I can find!

[Deborah1]

Hello John. I am also in Brittany (borders of 22/29) If you are anywhere near Poullaouen there is a fruit specialist nursery - Pepiniere Ar Stivel. I can't recommend him highly enough. All varieties that are suited to the rather 'particular' Breton climate, tens of different varieties including heritage ones if that's your interest, as well as more common ones. And his prices are generally way cheaper than a garden centre. His trees and other are all sold bare rooted. I think he speaks some English. I've bought around 30 trees from him over the last ten years or so and they've all been excellent. You can pm me if you'd like more information. Deborah

[brittanyjohn]

Hi Deborah .
I am about 30 mins drive from Poullaouen  & will definitely visit him in the next few weeks . looking at the web site it is just what I need . thank you so very much  .
John