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The Mother Tree at

Schumacher College

Fruit and nut trees ecologically grown for the orchards of tomorrow

Based in Dartington, South Devon

A new range of Devon and SW apples, soft fruit, interesting edibles and more! Bare-root plants will be available from November, pot-grown plants available from September.

We have limited stock this year, so please get in contact if you wish to place an order

Apple Trees

Image of 'Bright Future' variety slightly russeted red apples growing on a branch of an apple tree.

Our Range of Heritage & Southwest UK Apple Varieties

Other Fruit Trees

Image of plump brown medlar fruit growing on a medlar tree, with large, green leaves

Pears, Medlars & Figs – Web-page coming soon

Nut Trees

Hazels, Walnuts, Heartnuts, Pine Nuts & Monkey Puzzles

Soft Fruit Bushes

Blackcurrants, Gooseberries, & Hybrid Berries

Interesting edibles

Szechuan Pepper, Chinese Quince, Sea Buckthorn & more

About The Mother Tree

The Mother Tree is a partnership between Richard Lewis and Schumacher College, a department of The Dartington Hall Trust, which is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee (no. 1485560) and a charity (no. 279756).

Registered office: The Elmhirst Centre, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL.  VAT no. 402196875

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hello@themothertree.uk

We are usually in Henri’s Field (opposite Schumacher College & Parsonage Farm) Thursday 2-5pm. Pop in and say hi or drop us a line to check our schedule this week.

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