Buying an apple tree: taste, style and self-sufficiency in your garden

An apple tree is a classic in any (vegetable) garden: attractive, fruitful, and versatile. At Plukkers.com, you'll find carefully selected apple trees – beautiful, strong, and perfect for your outdoor space. From compact, low-stemmed trees to elegant columnar shapes: we have the perfect match for your gardening needs.

Why an apple tree in your garden?

• Fresh fruit : Apples are packed with vitamins and taste delicious straight from the tree.
• Aesthetic and functional : Blossoms in spring, colour in autumn, shade in summer.
• Educational & healthy : Fun for children who learn to harvest themselves.
• Space-efficient : Low-stem and columnar trees also fit on a balcony or patio.
• Sustainable plant-based : One tree yields a harvest for years – with little maintenance.

Our favorite apple trees from the collection

• Apple tree 'Elstar' (low trunk)
  Red-yellow striped apples with a sweet, refreshing flavor. An all-rounder for the kitchen and orchard.
• Apple tree 'Gala' (low trunk)
  Sweet, juicy, medium-sized apples with a reddish-yellow appearance. Harvest early in September and perfect for all ages.
• Apple tree 'Jonagold' (low trunk)
  Large, juicy apples with a fresh flavor. Suitable for direct consumption and processing into applesauce or pie.
• Columnar apple 'Pillar Apple'
  A neat, columnar shape, perfect for balconies or small gardens. Produces crunchy fruit in late summer.

Plant & Care Tips

1. Planting time – Autumn or early spring, outside periods of frost.
2. Location – Prefers full sun and airy, well-drained soil.
3. Cross-pollination – Not all varieties are self-pollinating; combine varieties for a full harvest.
4. Pruning – Winter pruning keeps the crown open and stimulates fruit formation.
5. Water and fertilize – Extra during dry spells; annual organic feed in spring.

When to harvest & how to store?

• Harvest time :
• Uses : Fresh, in pie, applesauce or salad.
• Storage : Cool, dry and dark – keeps for up to several months.

Your apple tree makes the difference

With an apple tree, you add more than just fruit. You bring a piece of nature into your home, stimulate garden life, and literally reap your own harvest every autumn. Whether you choose an orchard, balcony pot, or espalier – your apple tree will grow with you, season after season.