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19 free UK plant care guides

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  • Apple (Malus domestica): These deciduous trees offer spring blossom, summer shade, and autumn harvests, making them a cornerstone of the traditional

    Apple

    Malus domestica

    The apple is Britain's most beloved fruit tree, producing crisp, sweet fruit from late summer through autumn. Descended …

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  • Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus): The plant features white or pale pink flowers in early summer and attractive palmate leaves that often turn reddish

    Blackberry

    Rubus fruticosus

    Blackberry is a vigorous, thorny perennial shrub native to the UK, producing arching canes that bear clusters of sweet, …

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  • Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum): Growing 1.2–1.8 metres tall, it bears aromatic leaves and small greenish flowers in spring, followed by glossy black

    Blackcurrant

    Ribes nigrum

    Blackcurrant is a deciduous shrub native to northern Europe and Asia, producing clusters of tart, vitamin C-rich berries…

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  • Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum): Growing 1.2–1.8 metres tall, it produces clusters of white or pale pink bell-shaped flowers in spring, followed by

    Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum

    Blueberry is a deciduous shrub native to North America, prized for its delicious, antioxidant-rich berries and attractiv…

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  • Cherry (Prunus avium): Growing 8–15 metres tall, it produces clusters of white flowers in April followed by glossy red to dark purple cherries in

    Cherry

    Prunus avium

    Cherry is a deciduous fruit tree native to Europe and western Asia, prized for its delicious sweet fruit and beautiful s…

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  • Fig (Ficus carica): The fig is a deciduous shrub or small tree with distinctive lobed leaves and sweet, teardrop-shaped fruits that ripen in late

    Fig

    Ficus carica

    The fig is a deciduous shrub or small tree with distinctive lobed leaves and sweet, teardrop-shaped fruits that ripen in…

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  • Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa): The thorny bushes produce tart, translucent berries in shades of green, yellow, red or white, perfect for traditional

    Gooseberry

    Ribes uva-crispa

    Gooseberry is a deciduous fruiting shrub native to Europe and widely cultivated in British gardens for centuries. The th…

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  • Grape Vine is a vigorous, deciduous climbing plant native to the Mediterranean and central Europe, prized for its sweet, edible fruit and attractive

    Grape Vine

    Vitis vinifera

    Grape Vine is a vigorous, deciduous climbing plant native to the Mediterranean and central Europe, prized for its sweet,…

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  • Kiwi is a vigorous, deciduous climbing vine native to China, prized for its fuzzy brown fruits containing bright green, tangy flesh

    Kiwi

    Actinidia deliciosa

    Kiwi is a vigorous, deciduous climbing vine native to China, prized for its fuzzy brown fruits containing bright green, …

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  • Lemon is an evergreen citrus tree native to Asia, prized for its fragrant white flowers and bright yellow, acidic fruit

    Lemon

    Citrus limon

    Lemon is an evergreen citrus tree native to Asia, prized for its fragrant white flowers and bright yellow, acidic fruit.…

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  • Lime (Citrus aurantiifolia): The glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers make it an attractive ornamental as well as a productive

    Lime

    Citrus aurantiifolia

    Lime is a tender evergreen citrus tree native to Southeast Asia, prized for its aromatic, acidic green fruits used exten…

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  • Peach is a deciduous fruit tree native to China, prized for its sweet, juicy fruits and attractive pink spring blossom

    Peach

    Prunus persica

    Peach is a deciduous fruit tree native to China, prized for its sweet, juicy fruits and attractive pink spring blossom. …

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  • Pear (Pyrus communis): The pear is a deciduous fruit tree producing sweet, juicy fruits with distinctive bell shapes and smooth skin ranging from

    Pear

    Pyrus communis

    The pear is a deciduous fruit tree producing sweet, juicy fruits with distinctive bell shapes and smooth skin ranging fr…

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  • Plum is a deciduous fruit tree bearing sweet or tart stone fruits in shades of purple, red, yellow, or green, with white blossom appearing in early

    Plum

    Prunus domestica

    Plum is a deciduous fruit tree bearing sweet or tart stone fruits in shades of purple, red, yellow, or green, with white…

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  • Raspberry is a deciduous fruiting cane native to Europe and northern Asia, producing delicious red (or occasionally yellow) berries from early summer

    Raspberry

    Rubus idaeus

    Raspberry is a deciduous fruiting cane native to Europe and northern Asia, producing delicious red (or occasionally yell…

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  • Redcurrant is a deciduous fruiting shrub producing clusters of translucent, jewel-like red berries in midsummer

    Redcurrant

    Ribes rubrum

    Redcurrant is a deciduous fruiting shrub producing clusters of translucent, jewel-like red berries in midsummer. Native …

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  • Rhubarb (Rheum × hybridum): The plant produces large, dramatic leaves atop thick pink or red stalks from spring through early summer

    Rhubarb

    Rheum × hybridum

    Rhubarb is a hardy perennial vegetable grown for its tart, edible stalks, which are technically a vegetable but treated …

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  • Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa): The garden strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species prized for its sweet, aromatic red fruit and attractive

    Strawberry

    Fragaria × ananassa

    The garden strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species prized for its sweet, aromatic red fruit and attractive white flo…

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  • White currant is a deciduous fruiting shrub producing translucent, pale yellow to white berries in elegant drooping clusters during summer

    White Currant

    Ribes rubrum

    White currant is a deciduous fruiting shrub producing translucent, pale yellow to white berries in elegant drooping clus…

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