Old Speckled Hen Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Aldi had them on offer on the 3rd. There may still be some left. There are at my Aldi http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_17423.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thank you OSH - didn't see any when I was there today, and I have a keen eye for bargains as a rule. Hmmm, maybe next time? That is a great price though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wish I had seen this sooner! I bought Lidl fruit trees a few years ago, around a fiver each I think and they were great trees. A cherry, pear and a couple of apples trees. I moved last year and had to leave the trees, but am after an espalier pear tree for my new (much smaller) garden. Would definitely recommend the Lidl trees to anyone. My local garden centre (family run) which I like to support, just can't compete. Their trees start at around £15 each, which I still think is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 My Aldi still had loads in last weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I don't have an Aldi near me Cinnamon, only Lidl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 £15 is a reasonable price, other garden specialists begin at £18.99 for a bare rooted specimen. Don't know quite how easily the trees could be espaliered, or if it needs to be a particular strain? Tesco have some bare rooted trees, not quite as good value as Aldi/Lidl, but definately cheaper than your local garden centre (and they are the very same bare rooted trees - including labels - as the Aldi/Lidl ones. You may still be able to get a half decent bargain there? (Even though I am anti-Tesco ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Re the espaliers - I just look for a tree that has evenly spaced branches and that makes it easier to wire to the fence. 'Proper' espaliers cost a fortune. My Mum has an Aldi near her, so is on the lookout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Potts Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Does anyone know what rootstock they are? I put the tags in the garage and they have blown off the shelf and slipped down the back of the fridge freezer. Do you think I could grow them in a pot? I bought a Stella cherry, a Comice pear and a Victoria plum and an apple? Mrs Potts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I bought the pear and cherry 5 years ago and they didn't grow into massive trees! The pear was maybe 9 foot in 5 years, the cherry much smaller. Wouldn't say dwarf rootstock, but not huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Potts Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thank you, Christian. It sounds as it they could fit in the border or be restricted to a pot. Might I ask how wide the branch canopy was (not sure it is a canopy if the tree is only 9ft, but you know what I mean?). Mrs Potts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I planted the pear in the ground and I would say 3 ft across after 5 years......I didn't prune it Mine was the Comice pear I think and it produced so much fruit I had to tie the branches to stakes to stop them snapping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Lidl had 4 fruit bushes for a fiver recently - I got a blueberry, blackcurrant, red currant and gooseberry. At that price if they die you've not wasted money - as you can see I am an optimistic little soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Aldi had fruit bushes on special this Thursday - my email didn't come,but I went there anyhow today & got 3 Gooseberries & a nice thornless BlackBerry for £2.99 each There were also Red & Black currants & red fruited Gooseberries,but they had all gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I popped into Aldi on Thursday ....just by chance & picked up a gooseberry, blackberry & blackcurrent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 We love Gooseberries here,so I am hoping that my 3 bushes will give a nice crop As it happens I found a bare spot in my autumn raspberry bed yesterday & was thinking about what to put there - it can be my dedicated fruit bed now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I got three different variety blueberries £3.99 I had a bush from my mum two years ago and it was laden with fruit. Last year zilch. I have since discovered that they are not self fertile so here's hoping the new additions will help. Bloomin good price too. Bushes the same size were £11.00 at Homebase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 My gooseberry bushes I got have taken well & have lots of big shoots on them. It must be the cow muck I put round the roots. The Raspberries also have shoots coming up. I'm pleased for such bargain fruit bushes / canes. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 It is Clematis day today - I got another Montana Rubens,because I love them & a nice hot pink one too. They also had patio roses,so I got a pink one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Mum says they have fruit trees in Poundstretchers! Apple, Plum, Cherry & Pear...£5.99 each. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
