Fruit Tree Guidance
All newly planted fruit trees must be of Extreme Dwarf, Dwarfing and Semi Dwarfing types only.
And must be maintained below 2.4m (8ft) high and not overhang paths or other plots.
When buying fruit trees in store or online you will often see a rootstock described by a name or code such as
M6. This can be particularly important when deciding what sized tree is most suitable for the space available.
Take a look at the table of fruit trees to check that you have the right fruit rootstock for your plot before
buying it. If you are unable to identify the rootstock don’t take a chance leave it..
Note trees count as part of the 25% non-cultivated area, unless under planted with fruit bushers or vegetables but not flowers or grass.
| Fruit Rootstock. | Rootstock name. | Allowed/Not allowed | Rootstock type. | Ultimate Height if not properly maintained. |
| Apple. | M27 (Similar to: P9) | Allowed. | Extreme dwarf. | 1.2m (48″) |
| M9 (Similar to: Pajam 2, Pajam 9, P2) | Allowed. | Dwarfing. | 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft) | |
| M26 | Allowed. | Dwarfing. | 2.4-3m (8-10ft) | |
| M6 Allowed. | Allowed. | Semi Dwarfing | 3m (10ft) | |
| M106 | Prohibited. | Semi Dwarfing | 3-4m (10-13ft) | |
| Cherry. | Gisella 5 | Allowed | Semi Dwarfing | 2.4-3m (8-10ft) |
| Gisella 6 Prohibited. Semi Vigorous. 3-4m (10-13ft) | Prohibited. | Semi Vigorous | 3-4m (10-13ft) | |
| Colt Prohibited. Semi Vigorous. 5m (16ft) | Prohibited. | Semi Vigorous | 5m (16ft) | |
| Peach, Plum, Apricot Nectarine, some nuts. | St. Julien or St. Julien A Prohibited. Semi Vigorous. 4.5 (14ft) | Prohibited. | Semi Vigorous | 4.5 (14ft) |
| VVA1 Allowed. Semi Dwarfing. 2.5m (8ft) | Allowed. | Semi Dwarfing | 2.5m (8ft) | |
| Torrinel 24 Allowed. Semi Dwarfing. 2.4-3m (6-10ft) | Allowed. | Semi Dwarfing | 2.4-3m (6-10ft) | |
| Myrobalan Prohibited. Semi Vigorous. 5m (16ft) | Prohibited. | Semi Vigorous | 5m (16ft) | |
| Ferlenain Allowed. Semi Dwarfing. 3m (10ft) | Allowed. | Semi Dwarfing | 3m (10ft) | |
| Mont Clare Allowed. Semi Dwarfing. 3m (10ft) | Allowed. | Semi Dwarfing | 3m (10ft) | |
| Pear. | A | Prohibited. | Semi Vigorous | 3-4m (10-13ft) |
| Quince | C | Allowed. | Semi Dwarfing | 2.4-3m (8-10ft) |
| Quince | Adams | Allowed. | Semi Dwarfing | 2.4-3m (8-10ft) |
| Citrus. | PS | Allowed. | Dwarfing | 2.4-3m (8-10ft) |
| Walnut. | Juglans regia | Prohibited. | Vigorous | Over 6m (over 20ft) |
- Note the same rules apply to non fruit trees like Hazel, Cob, Filbert, Almond, Olive etc.
- All newly planted fruit trees must be of Extreme Dwarf, Dwarfing and Semi Dwarfing types
only. - Trees must be maintained below 2.4 m (8ft) in height
- Trees must not overhang paths or other plots, and should be planted away from paths