Traditional orchards: a summary (TIN012)

This note provides a summary of the key information contained in the series of Information Notes on traditional orchards. These provide guidance on site and tree selection, planting and establishing fruit trees, general pruning, formative pruning, maintenance pruning, the restoration of neglected orchards, tree health and wildlife. Traditional orchards include apple, pear, cherry, plum and damson orchards, and cobnut plats.