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Fruit trees for a north-facing wall

Fruit tree varieties that will tolerate the low-light and cold of a north-facing wall, which can allow you to get a crop of fresh fruit even in this difficult situation.

Apple trees

Grenadier apple tree

Grenadier is an early-season cooking apple, and one of the most foolproof apple varieties.
Cherry trees

Morello cherry tree

Morello is a traditional late-season acid or sour-cherry, and can be grown in north-facing situations.
Damson trees

Merryweather damson tree

Will tolerate a north-facing situation, but would welcome a bit of direct sunlight.
Damson trees

Shropshire Prune damson tree

Can tolerate a north-facing situation, but would welcome a bit of direct sunlight.
Plum trees

Belle de Louvain plum tree

A strong self-fertile plum variety, frost-resistant blossom, and capable of producing a good crop even in a north-facing situation.
Plum trees

Czar plum tree

A reliable self-fertile plum variety, with some frost resistance. A good choice for a north-facing situation.



More about Fruit trees for a north-facing wall

In temperate climates the best place to grow fruit trees is in a sheltered south-facing situation, since sunlight and warmth help to maximise the quantity, colour and flavour of the fruit. However there are some varieties that will tolerate the low-light and cold of a north-facing wall, which can allow you to get a crop of fresh fruit even in this difficult situation.

Several of these collections are available to buy - see our Orchard Packs.